NFL Quick Hits (September 15): Former Pro Bowler Andrews out for season, Indy’s Gonzalez to return in ’09, QB Garcia returns to Philly, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, September 15th 2009. Under NFL
Eagles Lose Tackle Shawn Andrews For Season
Stars are dropping like flies in week one, and the joke is getting old in Philadelphia. After already losing Stewart Bradley in the off-season and seeing Donovan McNabb go down on Sunday, the Eagles take a huge blow to their offensive line.
Winston Justice is ... Continue Reading
This week’s caption contest featuring Jim Tressel, Terrelle Pryor and Serena Williams
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Tuesday, September 15th 2009. Under NCAA Football Tags: Jim Tressel, Ohio State Buckeyes, Serena Williams, Terrelle Pryor
Due to the overwhelming response of our last caption contest, SportsChump.net has decided to host yet another. Get your imaginations ready.
This week’s caption contest features images from two of last weekend’s most riveting sporting events: Jim Tressel and Terrelle Pryor of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Serena Williams from the U.S. ... Continue Reading
Don’t Kill The Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 1 Review
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, September 15th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Brett Favre, Carnell Williams, Darren McFadden, Greg Jennings, Jay Cutler, jeremy shockey, kevin curtis, Larry Johnson, mark sanchez, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Bell, Pierre Thomas, Ray Rice, Willie Parker
Forgive me for playing Nirvana's "All Apologies" to the max level. But I can't rid my shame. The guilt, dear God, the guilt.
Actually, that's a lie, but it's not for a lack of sorrow that some of my predicted "starts" didn't pan out. After all, I tend to follow the ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (September 14): Bears’ Urlacher out for season, Eagles’ McNabb a doubt for Week 2, Colts’ Gonzalez out for up to six weeks, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, September 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Anthony Gonzalez, Brian Urlacher, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Donovan McNabb, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, Hakeem Nicks, Indianapolis Colts, Jake Delhomme, Jay Cutler, Kevin Kolb, Mike Bell, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Thomas, Ramses Barden, Sinorice Moss
Chicago's Brian Urlacher Expected to Miss Rest of Season
Urlacher dislocated his wrist in Sunday night's battle with the Green Bay Packers, and watched the Bears blow the game while standing on the sidelines.
After surgery to repair the damage, it appears Urlacher will spend the next 15 games doing the same, ... Continue Reading
Random chumpservations about workout clothes and dress socks, poker tournaments and college football, solving the unemployment problem and sports and the proverbial we.
Since the inception of sportschump.net in April of 2009, I’ve written countless narratives about the world of sports. Yet the one piece that people remember most was not my detailed breakdown of the NBA Finals, the wild card races or my football season previews, but rather… the fact that, when ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (September 12): Seymour to report to Raiders, Pats’ Welker questionable, Chiefs’ Cassel a game-time decision, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, September 13th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Bernard Berrian, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Walter, mark sanchez, Matt Cassel, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Richard Seymour, San Diego Chargers, Shawne Merriman, Wes Welker
Richard Seymour to Report to Oakland
Despite reports suggesting he wouldn't be reporting to the Raiders, Seymour will be flying to Oakland to meet with his team and coaches, although he is not expected to suit up in week one.
Seymour expressed the move of his family being more important than football, ... Continue Reading
Sportschump.net presents… What to watch this weekend
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, September 11th 2009. Under NCAA Football, NFL Tags: Carolina Panthers, Charlie Weis, Florida Gators, Fresno State Bulldogs, Lane Kiffin, Michigan Wolverines, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Philadelphia Eagles, Rich Rodriguez, Tennessee Volunteers, Tim Tebow, UCLA Bruins football, USC, wisconsin football
Can you smell that, sports fans? The freshly cut grass? The grill at the tailgate loaded up with low-sodium, turkey kielbasa? The stumbling guy with matching hat and jersey who has had way too much to drink hours before tip-off? That’s right. It’s that time of year again and we ... Continue Reading
NFL Quick Hits (September 11): Steelers beat Titans but lose Polamalu, McFadden named Raiders’ starting RB, and more
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, September 11th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Darren McFadden, Jammal Brown, Justin Fargas, Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, Pat Williams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Troy Polamalu, Willie Parker
Steelers Troy Polamalu Possibly Out With Sprained MCL
Coach Mike Tomlin wouldn't give a definite on the injury or how much time his star saftey would miss, but it's not looking good.
This isn't good for Pittsburgh, though, as Polamalu was all over the field before the injury, while their pass defense ... Continue Reading
NFL Week 1 Schedule And Writers’ Picks
Posted By Eddie Griffin On Thursday, September 10th 2009. Under NFL
NFL Week 1 Schedule
Thursday, Sep. 10
Tennessee at Pittsburgh (8:30 pm, NBC)
Sunday, Sep. 13
Kansas City at Baltimore (1:00 pm, CBS)
Philadelphia at Carolina (1:00 pm, FOX)
Minnesota at Cleveland (1:00 pm, FOX)
Miami at Atlanta (1:00 pm, CBS)
Detroit at New Orleans (1:00 pm, FOX)
Jacksonville at Indianapolis (1:00 pm, CBS)
Denver at Cincinnati (1:00 pm, CBS)
Dallas at Tampa Bay (1:00 ... Continue Reading
Matt Gentile’s NFL Power Rankings: Pre-Week 1 Edition
Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, September 10th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
1. Pittsburgh Steelers: Basically the same team that went to the Super Bowl in the 2008 season. Yes, they didn't have to beat the Patriots to get to the top of the AFC, but the Steelers are defending champs and are number one in my book.
2. New England Patriots: Tom ... Continue Reading



