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2008 NFL Draft Needs: NFC West
The NFC West, at least in its current incarnation, has never produced a Super Bowl champion, and the last team in the division to win the Big Game was the St. Louis Rams in 2000. Needless to say, the division has been fighting for respectability for nearly a decade.
2008 NFL Draft Needs: AFC West
The four teams in the AFC West range from Super Bowl contenders (San Diego) to a franchise re-writing the blueprint (Kansas City). The Broncos could be on the verge of returning to their regular position among the league’s best and the Oakland Raiders are putting the pieces together to compete, at least within the next [...]
Who is ‘Linebacker U?’
When Penn State’s Dan Connor and USC’s Keith Rivers are chosen in this year’s NFL Draft, they will continue a tradition that has entrenched their schools as two of the preeminent linebacker-producing schools in the country.
Progress and Prosperity: Big-spending Browns taking city’s motto to heart
The New England Patriots are yesterday’s news. The Dallas Cowboys? Spare me the soap opera. The Green Bay Packers suddenly became much less interesting and this year’s draft class, at least at this point, lacks a true can’t-miss superstar. So, what’s THE story for the 2008 NFL season?
2008 NFL Draft Analysis: LBs – Rivers and Connor lead the way.
In this year’s class of linebackers, top prospects Keith Rivers and Dan Connor are sure-fire first round draft picks. But after those two, things drop off significantly.
Pre-Combine Draft Risers: Talented corners making noise, signal-callers slinging their way up.
Players who see their draft stock rise after the season ends come from all walks of college football life. Sometimes they are the big name quarterback who had a disappointing season. Sometimes they are the solid, but unspectacular middle linebacker for a MAC school. And sometimes the names are so obscure, scouts have to pull [...]
Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Super Sunday Bash.
Super Bowl Sunday, without a doubt, is one of the biggest days for parties and social gatherings. And, as with any party, there are always some things that can make or break your big-game bash. Brian Walzel gives some suggestions on what can help make your Super Sunday get-together really super.
Will history repeat itself for the Patriots or Giants on Sunday?
Someone somewhere once said something to effect of “Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it.” So, as the New England Patriots and New York Giants prepare to face off in Super Bowl XLII, what can the two teams learn from their past experiences? That it’s a good idea to have [...]
Super spread a stretch, or is it spot on?
Eli Manning barely had gotten through his first post game interview after his New York Giants upset the Green Bay Packers 23-20 in the NFC Championship game last weekend when Las Vegas odds makers installed the New England Patriots as 13.5 point favorites for Super Bowl XLII. After going 18-0, it was certainly no surprise [...]
