It appears that 2011′s luster has lingered into 2013 for the Detroit Lions, as Vegas has rated them with a kind 7.5 regular-season win total. After watching the Lions fall behind by multiple scores in nearly every contest last season, it’s hard to view Detroit going .500 or above as a winning proposition. Perhaps no [...]
Ten years to the date since he announced his retirement, Patrick Roy was back in the same restaurant at the Pepsi Center in Denver to be introduced as the newest head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Spirits were high, and Avalanche fans are no doubt hopeful that things are well on their way to turning [...]
It was the same situations, different day for the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The only change, a rather significant one, was that this time the Rockies finished the game on top of the Houston Astros. Struggling recently with the ability to capitalize on opportunities from the plate, Colorado came through when it mattered most on [...]
Although the Memphis Grizzlies were surprisingly swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the series wasn’t a total loss. Memphis discovered that reserve small forward Quincy Pondexter can potentially be a steady source of perimeter scoring, and for this reason he should be a larger part of their game plan for [...]
Well, did he or didn’t he? This has been the question that has been taking up most of the time in the college football world for the majority of the day. Today, during the SEC meetings, Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban was discussing the lately enormously-hot topic of a possible nine-game conference schedule. [...]
The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kansas Jayhawks will enter the 2013-14 college basketball season as the favorites in the Big 12 Conference. For what it is worth, these two teams split the season series this past season. Oddly enough, the Cowboys won on the road and the Jayhawks won on the road. Although Kansas will [...]
How does the “Man of Steel” shave? In this hotly debated topic, Gillette helps cut through the clutter with HowDoesHeShave.com, a website dedicated to uncovering the truth behind Superman’s grooming routine. Director Kevin Smith; TV hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman; scientist and comedian Bill Nye; and Mayim Bialik, actress and real-life neuroscientist, share their [...]
At first, when the NBA decided to make the act of flopping illegal, the reaction was that it would eliminate players from manipulating the officials. However, players across the league continue to flail at times when their is hardly a foul. Perhaps the most annoying part of a game, referees are forced to make a [...]
The most exciting aspect of fantasy baseball is obviously home runs. There is nothing better than hearing the crack of the bat and seeing a ball go sailing over the fence. However, seeing a speedy player dash the 90 feet from first to second in an attempt to steal the base has to be the [...]
After leading Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in scoring and to their first Dutch Cup Championship since 1982, transfer rumors have surrounded U.S. Men’s National Team forward Jozy Altidore. For a player that scored 26 goals in 26 games for Alkmaar in all competitions, there will be clubs all over the world that are scrambling to sign [...]
Often times when a new head coach is hired in the NFL, he shares a long, drawn out a master plan from the opening press conference all the way into training camp. Well, whenever you ask Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly, you’re better off talking to a brick wall. Yes, it would be unreasonable for [...]
It may be safe to say that the last big Philadelphia Eagles threat in their red zone offense was wide receiver Terrell Owens in 2004. Owens was certainly great while he lasted, but we all know how that marriage ended. Ever since then, the Eagles have been trying to fill the void left by the [...]
The need for a franchise quarterback in the NFL has become a desperate measure. Teams are relentlessly searching for the player to be their organization’s cornerstone for the next decade and beyond. Money has been blown around like autumn leaves on countless signal callers over the years. If that money was spent on one less [...]
Last week, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to have their summer workouts in the city limits the first time since World War II. Team officials announced that Eagles training camp will be held at the Nova Care Complex, the franchise’s practice facility located in South Philadelphia. In each of the previous 17 seasons, training camp was held [...]
In an ongoing effort to sign players from winning environments, the Philadelphia Eagles added to their defensive front seven by acquiring former Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin. Barwin agreed to a six-year, $36 million deal that can max out to $40 million if every incentive is reached. As it is well known, the Eagles [...]
They may not be all big names and superstars, but the Philadelphia Eagles seem to be very serious about overhauling their defense with good, veteran, character based players. It appears that they’ll have four new starting defensive backs going into the 2013 season. Bradley Fletcher and Patrick Chung who were singed on day one of [...]
The Philadelphia Eagles were far from spectators on day one of NFL free agency. Their activity yielded five new players to their roster. Tight End James Casey from the Houston Texans, defensive lineman Isaac Sopoaga of the San Francisco 49ers, safety Patrick Chung of the New England Patriots, former St. Louis Rams cornerback Bradley Fletcher [...]
The one thing we know about new Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is that he puts a lot of stock into the quarterback position. Kelly restructured Michael Vick’s contract when most people were convinced that he would be released or traded and it appears as of now Vick will be the starter come September. [...]
When a team ends a season at 4-12, there’s a room for improvement in every aspect of the game. The Philadelphia Eagles fit this description, especially on defense. It will be a quite a challenge to get what was once a proud defensive unit back to prominence and to one that opponents may fear on [...]
Despite grumblings from some Philadelphia Eagles fans and certain media about what head coach Chip Kelly’s philosophy will be, it’s just a waste of time to speculate otherwise than what’s painfully obvious. Kelly will indeed run his read option offense in the NFL. Yes, Kelly is playing it close to the vest by not revealing much [...]
