Monthly Archives: October, 2009
NFL Quick Hits (October 1): Turf toe troubles Steelers’ Parker, Chargers’ Tomlinson practices, Seahawks’ Hasselbeck likely out for Week 4, and more
Willie Parker “Iffy” With Turf Toe One decent game, and everyone gets up in a whirl over Parker’s foot. While he “seems” to be back on track, this injury could either keep him out of week four, or also slow him down. If he plays, he’s sure to split carries with both Rashard Mendenhall and [...]
Matt Gentile’s 2009 NFL Power Rankings: Week 4
1. New York Giants (3-0) The Giants are hands down the most complete team in the NFC. What’s amazing is they’re doing it despite some key injuries. 2. Baltimore Ravens (3-0) This team is more like 1-a than number two. Joe Flacco has complete control of the offense. 3. Minnesota Vikings (3-0) Brett Favre showed [...]
Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile’s Week 3 NFL Awards
Don’t you just hate it when you can’t separate the contenders from the pretenders after week three? Of course, it’s too early. But you always feel like 15 teams have a shot to make a deep playoff run. Maybe 10 have a chance to get back into the playoff picture, and the rest should just [...]
2009 Heisman Trophy Watch: Sept 24-26
1. Case Keenum, QB, Houston: Will he win it? Likely not. But as of right now, he’s #1 in my book. He followed up the win at Oklahoma State by leading the Cougars 95 yards for a last-minute score to beat another national name in Texas Tech. Last Game (29-28 W vs. Texas Tech): 38-58, [...]
