NFL

The End of Tanking

February 28, 2022

The NBA has the lottery.  Check that, they not only have the lottery but have had the lottery for almost 40 years.   The NFL, MLB and the NHL have all decided that is too unfair to its worst teams so they don’t have one.   Instead, they have organizations who just bail on seasons and decide…


Juwan’s Jab, Specialness Sidelined & A Worthy Boycott

February 21, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the Jawaan Howard’s and Greg Gard’s altercation following Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin. If you are the B1G there is only one reaction you can have to this. We discussed the Olympics and how their fate along with the Pro Sports All-Star games seem to be linked. We wrapped by talking about the potential NFL combine boycott and why this one makes sense.


Minority Misfire, Steroid Stoppage & Olympic Outage

February 9, 2022

In “The Bar” we discuss the NFL’s Minority Head Coaching Misfires and how the Draft is the solution. We looked at Baseball’s decision to stop steroid testing and why it’s not a huge deal at this time. We also talked about American’s lack of interest in the Winter Olympics and why Team USA doesn’t matter to Americans anymore.


Dougie Fresh, Tanking Ticket & CBB Renaissance

February 5, 2022

In “The Bar” we look at the Jaguars hire of Doug Pederson as their new head coach. We discuss how he can really set the tone with his OC and DC hires. The Brian Flores Saga has set the NFL ablaze and has opened up “tanking” as a concern. We told you how the NFL and NBA can end tanking in the blink of an eye. What’s old is new again and why College Basketball is experiencing a Renaissance.


NFL Legacy Weekend, Super Bowl Petition Black Hole & Rays & Rays Renewed Vows

January 21, 2022

In “The Bar” we examined the players that have the most to gain and most to lose in the NFL Divisional Round. Four of the Five are QBs. There is a petition circulating that is asking the NFL to move the Super Bowl from Sunday to Saturday. We told you why this is just a bad idea from a business stand point. Rays ownership was dealt a big blow when MLB nixed their dual city plan. We looked at what is next to baseball in the city of Tampa/St Pete.


Playoffs With Purpose, Tyson Time & Novak No Mas

January 17, 2022

In “The Bar” we looked at the NFL Post-Season and how college football can solve their player opt out problem and player compensation problem by paying attention to the NFL. With rumors now heating up that Jake Paul and Mike Tyson may be closing in on a deal to fight we told you why this would be the biggest fight in since Mayweather vs Pacquiao. We wrapped by discussing Novak Djokovic’s decision to not get vaccinated and why it will cost him historically.


NFL Post-Season Predictions, Who’s Due in CFB & MLB’s Misfire

January 14, 2022

In the Bar we laid out our Post-Season Predictions and what hour Super Bowl Hierarchy looks like. Now that Georgia’s 41 year drought is over we explored the next three teams that are now due. We wrapped by looking at misfire that the MLB Owners and PA have when it comes to priorities.


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FIVE “NFL” Offseason trades the NEED to Happen

January 12, 2022

The off-season is officially here for 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams and after this weekend 75% of the League will be looking forward to free agency and the NFL Draft. When you need something you go and get it. We have put together FIVE trades featuring TEN teams that are realistic and make sense…


Saban’s Singularity, NFL Redux & Coaching Call Sheet

January 10, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the CFB Playoff Title Game and why with another Championship Saban leaves little doubt he is the greatest coach ever, in any sport. We looked back on our NFL Pre-Season predictions and glanced ahead to the post-season. We also ranked the potential NFL Head Coaching openings.


CFB Kingdom, The Last Brown Scout & Jags Bottomless Pit

January 2, 2022

In “The Bar” we discussed the CFB Playoff and how we now need to treat the SEC as a monopoly. It’s time to cut five scholarships per CFB Program. We looked at the Antonio Brown spectacle and why it more frightening than scary and we wrapped by looking at the Jaguars as the franchise hits rock bottom.