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Cleveland Browns Did It Right
Whew! The NFL Draft has finally begun. The drama filled soap opera that has been the Cleveland Brown’s lead up to the draft has finally climaxed. Analysts and fans alike knew the Browns were in the best position to take a step forward in the 2017–18 NFL season. However in the back of our minds, we all worried the Browns would mess up again. But after declaring they would choose Myles Garrett as the No. 1 pick, the story was clearer: the Browns can do it right.
By Kenneth Wilson9 years ago in Unbalanced
Someone, Anyone Trade for Richard Sherman
The saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But apparently the Seattle Seahawks didn’t get that memo. The last few weeks of the offseason have been littered with talk that the Seahawks are fielding offers for their All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman.
By Kenan Goyette9 years ago in Unbalanced
The Straw That Broke Romo’s Back
On Tuesday, the news broke that former Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Tony Romo would be released from the team. As the rumors have pointed to for quite a few days now Romo has secured a cushy job in the broadcast booth, taking over for Phil Simms as the ‘No. 1’ color commentator for CBS Football. Looking back on Romo’s football career, what does it all mean? Should he have come back another year? Was this just the right time? Is he a Hall of Famer? Some of these questions can only be answered by the man himself, but others are up for debate.
By Kenneth Wilson9 years ago in Unbalanced
College Football Spotlight: Part I
If you are a college football enthusiast like myself, chances are you know kickoff for this season is a mere 73 days away. Tailgate Saturdays and prime matchups are so close you can almost taste it. However, this season will be without the big named prospects such as Leonard Fournette and Deshaun Watson, names that millions of fans have grown to love. So, who is going to dominate the spotlight this year? In this article we will take a look at quarterbacks and a few running backs to keep an eye on this fall.
By Zach Gothard9 years ago in Unbalanced
Eastern Illinois’ Finest: Tony Romo or Jimmy G?
Only a day removed from our first Sunday without football for a while, you are probably already starving for your next dose of pigskin. Well, you won’t have to wait that long as the NFL offseason is starting to pick up.
By Kenneth Wilson9 years ago in Unbalanced
New England Patriots: Record Breakers & Dynasty Makers
Down 28–3 in the third quarter, facing a white hot Atlanta Falcons offense, they did the unthinkable. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick became two men on a mission to shatter the record books and stun Matt Ryan and Julio Jones in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history in as dramatic fashion as it gets.
By Kenan Goyette9 years ago in Unbalanced
The Worst Bracket Breakdown on the Internet
I’m a dope. I get far too excited for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament each and every year. I treat the opening weekend like bacchanalia and neglect all adult duties. I inevitably end up with basketball fatigue if *my team* is eliminated. Yet here I am again. Like a virgin on prom night (and thousands of nights after because I’m the type of guy who has a tendency to become obsessively enthralled with all measure of nerd-dom) full of a fervor that can only be described as hormonal.
By Jared Wheeler9 years ago in Unbalanced
Why Andrew Luck’s Window for “Greatness” Might Be Closing
A few short years ago, ahead of the 2012 NFL Draft, there was one name that was all the rage. This name was none other than prize quarterbacking prodigy Andrew Luck out of Stanford. Not only was the pedigree supposedly there, being the offspring of another former NFL quarterback Oliver Luck, but according to every scout, pundit, coach, and analyst that salivated over the prospect, the talent and natural ability was there also. This football player, this man, this quarterbacking “GOD” was sure to be the next big thing in the NFL and surely the best quarterback in the league someday.
By Kenneth Wilson9 years ago in Unbalanced
Who Is This Year’s Dark Horse of College Football?
There is nothing — and I mean nothing — like college football. If you have ever been on a college campus around the time of a big rivalry game (or any big game in general), you know exactly what I’m talking about. Hopes of the playoffs can be dashed in one game. I need some Jim Harbaugh khakis in my life now. Which had me thinking: who are some teams that can make 2017 their magical season? To make the playoffs you need a lot of luck, but that's not the only thing. You need a decent schedule (not too hard because two losses basically takes you out of it), you need to stay healthy, and you need to pass the eye exam (how much fun is this team to watch). This year should be fun. Teams like Auburn and Georgia should raise the SEC back to the level we are all used to; Florida State could be a legit opponent to Clemson in the ACC; Penn State is going to battle with Michigan and Ohio State for the Big 10 title. But who are the actual dark horses for the 2017 college football season?
By Zach Gothard9 years ago in Unbalanced
Making a Case for an 8-Team College Football Playoff
To begin, I must note an author disclaimer. In no way, shape, or form am I suggesting my personal beliefs about the system of the College Football Playoff. I am simply making a case for something different. With this in mind, let’s begin.
By Harrison Wier9 years ago in Unbalanced
