After Tennessee Titans’ running back Derrick Henry was limited to 58 yards rushing against the Arizona Cardinals, vindication coursed through the veins of all the math nerds who never miss a chance to diminish a running back’s worth in today’s… Read More ›
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The Jags win and Blake Bortles becomes a hero
Conventional wisdom says that the Jacksonville Jaguars shouldn’t bother playing this weekend against the mighty New England Patriots. After all, the Patriots employ the best head coach, maybe even the best of all time, along with possibly the greatest quarterback… Read More ›
2017 Week 11 College Football “Six Pack” Predictions
Due to unforeseen circumstances, week 10’s “Six Pack” game predictions did not make it to press time last week. That was unfortunate, but we are back this week. Are we back and better than before? Let’s find out – bring… Read More ›
2017 Week 9 College Football “Six Pack” Predictions
Things are so much better coming off a successful weekend of predictions. The sky looks a little more blue, the cold doesn’t seem to bite as much – well, let’s be honest here.. the weather where I live isn’t cold…. Read More ›
2017 Week 8 College Football “Six Pack” Predictions
Here we are at week 8 of the college football season, and my prognosticating results haven’t exactly improved. Unfortunately, this is real life, so I can’t just magically pencil in an undefeated round, either. If I could, I would definitely… Read More ›
2017 Week 7 College Football “Six Pack” Predictions
Just when I thought I was over my fear of picking teams to cover large point spreads, Auburn allows too many fourth quarter points last week to cover the spread, which (of course) pasted another L on my record since… Read More ›
2017 Week 6 College Football “Six Pack” Predictions
Do you believe that momentum exists in sports? Can teams capture and harness this force? What about momentum for prognosticators – is it possible to build upon good results from last week? If so, then this week should turn out… Read More ›
Evidence supporting the Chiefs’ first round selection of Patrick Mahomes
The Kansas City Chiefs moved up in the draft to select Patrick Mahomes, making him their quarterback of the future, and since Alex Smith adequately fills the position at the moment, Mahomes will get to progress without the added pressure… Read More ›
Shooting spitballs at the Death Star: Why we hate the Patriots
By MIKE HERNDON Score another one for the Evil Empire. Sith Lord Brady slew the young, developing Jedi from Atlanta and Pittsburgh — forget the Texans, mere mortals that they are — and the Emperor Belichick rules the NFL galaxy once… Read More ›
Five reasons the Atlanta Falcons can beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 51
All of the attention for Super Bowl 51 is on the New England Patriots as they have the legendary quarterback who is supposedly on his revenge tour (my gosh, maybe this story will die by next season), the genius coach,… Read More ›