December Chumpservations, Vol. 2: The injured Greg Oden, Tracy McGrady and Troy Polamalu
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Under Basketball, NFL Tags: Greg Oden, Houston Rockets, NBA, NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, Portland Trail Blazers, Tracy McGrady, Troy Polamalu
Portland’s Kneed
Two and a half years ago, Ohio State’s Greg Oden was the consensus number one draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers. It was hoped the seven-footer would bring the franchise back to prosperity. Since that day, Oden has been a mainstay on injured reserve.
Unfortunately for the ... Continue Reading
The good, the bad and the fugly: An NFL quarterly
What have we learned in the first four weeks of this NFL season other than we’re damn glad football is finally back? We know there are a number of quality teams that are playing some really good football. Then there are those teams you wouldn’t bring home to mother.
Picking a ... Continue Reading
What to watch this weekend (Oct 3-5)
Posted By Chris Humpherys On Friday, October 2nd 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: ABC, ACC, AFC, Baltimore, Baltimore Ravens, Big Ten, Bob Stoops, Brett Favre, Cal, California, CBS, Drew Brees, ESPN, Florida, football, Georgia, Green Bay, Greg Lewis, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Jacory Harris, Jahvid Best, Joe Flacco, Knowshon Moreno, Landry Jones, Les Miles, LSU, mark sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, packers, Patriots, Penn State, Rex Ryan, Rich Rodriguez, Sam Bradford, Sean Payton, SEC, Stafon Johnson, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech
Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion. While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle ... Continue Reading
Eli Manning to agree to six-year extension
Posted By Matt Gentile On Thursday, August 6th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger, Brandon Jacobs, Carson Palmer, Eli Manning, giants, Jay Cutler, Jerry Reese, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, Patriots, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Plaxico Burress, Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLII, Tom Brady
Multiple media outlets are reporting that Eli Manning will become one of the richest player in the NFL. Manning and the New York Giants have reportedly agreed on a six-year, $97.5 million contract extension. $35 million will be guaranteed.
The 28-year old quarterback was entering the final year of his rookie ... Continue Reading
Arena Football League closed indefinitely
Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, August 4th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Arena Football League, Kurt Warner, NFL, UFL
Looming financial problems have forced the Arena Football League to cease operations indefinitely.
On Monday, Brett Bouchy, owner of the Arizona Rattlers, told the Orlando Sentinel that AFL owners voted to suspend operations indefinitely and declare for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation.
"It's just unfortunate we're in this situation," Bouchy said. "Everyone knows ... Continue Reading
Favre continues to work out despite retirement
Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, NFL
Despite reports from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and ESPN that Brett Favre is staying retired, NFL Network's Scott Hanson is reporting that Favre will continue throwing and working out, just in case he gets "the itch" to play again.
Well, that might be the first logical thing we've seen out of ... Continue Reading
Michael Vick reinstated by NFL
Posted By Matt Gentile On Monday, July 27th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Jim Haslett, Michael Vick, NFL, Orlando, Roger Goodell, UFL
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell officially reinstated former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick earlier today.
Vick's reinstatement is conditional, meaning he could be suspended for a certain period of time. It is being reported that he could play in regular-season games as early as October.
However, he can still participate in preseason practices ... Continue Reading
Five possible destinations for Michael Vick
Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 21st 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Bill Belichick, Chad Henne, Chad Pennington, Damon Huard, deion sanders, Derrick Brooks, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Jay Cutler, Jim Haslett, Joey Galloway, Kordell Stewart, Marques Colston, Michael Vick, Mike Singletary, NFL, Orlando, Pat White, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Reggie Bush, Roger Goodell, Scot McCloughan, Sean Payton, Shaun Hill, Tom Brady, UFL, Warrick Dunn, Wes Welker
So the ankle bracelet is now off Michael Vick and teams will start training camp as soon as next week. That doesn't make it easy for Vick to find a new team.
Apparently, he has been staying in-shape despite an 18-month stay in prison and an additional two months under house ... Continue Reading
Matt Cassel signs new deal - is he worth it?
Posted By Matt Gentile On Tuesday, July 14th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Charlie Batch, Dan Marino, Detroit, Detroit Lions, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel, Miami, Miami Dolphins, Mike Vrabel, New England, New England Patriots, NFL, Randy Moss, Scott Mitchell, Tom Brady, Wes Welker
The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up quarterback Matt Cassel in a long-term deal today, according to the Kansas City Star.
ESPN senior football writer John Clayton reported that Cassel agreed to a six-yeal deal worth $63 million, with $28 million guaranteed and will earn over $10 million a season. He ... Continue Reading
Former Titans and Ravens QB Steve McNair dead at 36
This is the last news that I ever like posting, but according to confirmed news reports, former Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed in Nashville. He was 36.
Not a lot of information is available right now, but a female victim ... Continue Reading












