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By kroberts, Section NFL
Seasons come and go in today's sports world, as do predictions and opinions. I, for one have made my fair share of, well, incorrect predictions. I said the Celtics' big trades for Ray Allen and KG would not amount to a title, and only cripple their franchise down the road. And quite frankly, those things both could still very well happen. I also predicted the Packers would meet the Indianapolis Colts in the Super Bowl, with Green Bay prevailing, sending Favre off into the sunset with one last championship. Obviously, the New York Giants ended that thought. But what would sports be without competition on top of competition? That's why we write about, argue about, and watch these games. That's why fantasy sports is so compelling. We get to compete without actually ever working for it. Some might say, however, that there is a lot of work that goes into it. And if it's not work, it's at least knowledge combined with intelligent guesses. I know what you're thinking. That's what Vegas is for. But I'm willing to let the dice roll, to be damned if I'm right or be damned if I'm wrong. So, without further hesitance, here are my 25 bold predictions for the 2008 NFL season. (3 comments, 1139 words in story) Full Story By teekay, Section NFL
The NBA Playoffs have, in some ways, been very similar to years past. The Spurs stole away the Suns hopes of glory with methodical, albeit boring, execution. Tracy McGrady and the Rockets were once again ousted in the first round (will someone please tell this guy to stop walking under ladders while spilling salt and kicking black cats). The Pistons steady D led them through a surprisingly tough series. But this year, the playoffs also have something they have lacked in recent years; the buzz of an exciting, young, and effective team. It's the buzz of a team that plays the game unselfishly, and goes all out on every play. It's the buzz of a team that is high-flying and entertaining, but also has the capacity to actually make a championship run. It's the buzz of the Hornets. (760 words in story) Full Story By ClevelandWill, Section NFL
The Cleveland Browns are set to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002. Will Burge explains why taking them lightly is not in their potential opponents' best interest. (736 words in story) Full Story By Jake Brown, Section MLB
If you had the distinct un-pleasure of being down at Citizens Bank Park for the only two Phillies home playoff games in the last 14 years, then you got to witness the superb play of perhaps the quietest MVP candidate of all time. Matt Holliday. (775 words in story) Full Story By YankTank, Section MLB
"How did you go bankrupt?" Thank you, Queens. Thank you for doing the impossible. Thank you for flooding the headlines and monopolizing the morning news. Thank you for securing your own special spot in history and diluting ours. Thank for liberating us from the stigma that has been emblazoned on our psyches since October 21, 2004.
And mostly, thank you for finally disencumbering us from the toxic ownership of "the biggest collapse in Major League Baseball history." (9 comments, 2336 words in story) Full Story By jcave, Section Journals
(2 comments, 487 words in story) Full Story By ClassicRocker06, Section NFL
By Billy Fellin Mr. Edward R. Murrow, a famous CBS newscaster who brought Joseph McCarthy to his knees in the Red Scare of the 50's always signed off by saying "Good Night, and Good Luck", hence the movie bearing this phrase as it's title. Flip it around and you have yourself a good playoff slogan for twelve teams vying for the Lombardi Trophy. In this article, let's focus on the New York Giants. (580 words in story) Full Story By ClassicRocker06, Section NFL
By Billy Fellin First off, I would like to give a hearty hey in my first article back here on Sportscolumn. College is crazy, and it's a lot of fun, too bad the classes get in the way. But I am back and woe-weary of the New York Giants. My head is spinning at how fast downhill the Giants have gone. Eli's confidence is shot, there is discord in the locker room and players are making stupid mistakes. But does this team still have a shot in the NFC? (2 comments, 784 words in story) Full Story By Zachooo, Section NFL
by Zach Richardson
(5 comments, 2593 words in story) Full Story By kroberts, Section NBA
With the NBA season quickly coming upon us, it is up to every sports writer to offer his or her expert opinion on what exactly will come of the 2006-2007 season. Their answer? They have no idea. The Heat retain all the same players from the team that defeated the Mavericks in 6 games a year ago, but they also are one of the oldest teams in the league. Teams such as the Bucks, Bulls, Clippers, and Grizzlies are being questioned whether or not their "promising" youth can lead them further into the playoffs. On the other side are teams like the Cavaliers, Suns, Nets, and Mavericks; teams that have been hanging around the past few years around the entrance to the NBA Finals, only to be turned down like the dorky kid at a dance. And before I go on and mention every NBA team, let us not forget about the talented but chemistry lacking squads such as the Knicks, Blazers, and Raptors. All your questions will be answered, starting with the Eastern Conference: (956 words in story) Full Story
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The first week of the 2006-07 NFL Playoffs went mostly as expected. This week promises to be different though, we have four intriguing matchups to watch, each with a different story- line. Can the Patriots and Bill Belicheck keep their championship hopes alive against the red-hot San Diego Super Chargers and stars like LaDanian Thomlinson and Shawn Merriman? Will the improbable run of the Saints continue, or will veteran Jeff Garcia continue to carry Philly? Does the motto, offense sells tickets, defense wins championships apply to the Colts- Ravens clash? Can 'Da Bears' return to early season form and hold of the surging and dangerous Seahawks? Before the weekend and drama arrives, I would like to make some picks.
