Archive for September, 2009
Some slow starts by the likes of first round picks Matt Forte, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Steve Slaton have left many fantasy squads at 0-2 after two weeks of play, while other fantasy owners have enjoyed the luxuries of big games from the likes of Adrian Peterson, Chris Johnson, and Frank Gore, helping to propel then to a solid 2-0 start. However, whether 0-2 or 2-0, remember, the past is the ...
Ahh kickers. FootballÆs private joke; the under-appreciated; the short time victors; the long-term losers. The truth is, most fantasy football owners donÆt put too much stock in them and rightfully so. After all, the Bruno Boys did advise that you wait until the last round to pick up your kicker as there are always plenty of solid options to pick up on a waiver wire later on if needed. Plus, ...
Fantasy Football Week Three Rankings: Tight Ends
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Michael Whooley in NFL
Another exciting week of NFL action was capped off by another fourth quarter comeback by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on Monday night against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins dominated the time of possession in the game, but Manning and the Colts' big play offense did enough to win the game 27-23. No one played bigger in this game then ColtsÆtight end Dallas Clark, who started the game with ...
After today, the Dodgers have clinched at least a playoff for a playoff berth, but nothing short of a division title should satisfy them.
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Matt Kemp On The Verge Of HistoryIf he manages to keep his .300 batting average over the next nine games, Kemp will be the first player in Dodger history to put up a line of .300 AVG/25 HR/100 RBI/30 SB. Hell, he even has an outside ...
Once again, taking on the task of identifying those over performers and under performers from the previous week of fantasy football is Ryan Hallam, creator of Fighting Chance Fantasy. So, join Ryan as he takes us through the Week Two Duds and in case you missed it you can check out Week Two Studs by clicking the link. And if you have any questions for him, email rhallam@brunoboys.net for Week ...
Oktoberfest Two, NBA League Awards: And the Nominees Are…
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Scott Duncanson in NBA
Another NBA season starts in a month. Fans have to wonder if Lebron is going to come back more focused due to the way the Cavs season ended? Will A.I. resurrect his career in Memphis. Can Trevor Ariza step up and become the number 2 scorer, either with T-Mac or Yao? Will Shaq be enough in his last year to get Lebron over that playoff hump. After all the Cavs ...
Weakly Football Forecast Week Three: Empty Stadiums, to Be or Not to Be?
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Gene Chamberlain in NFL
The Bard would have loved the past week in the NFL.
True to Hamlet, it was a case of "to thine own self be true" throughout the league.
Of course Chad Ochocinco would stage his Lambeau Leap by purchasing tickets for friendly Bengals fans in order to have a place to land.
Why should he do any type of end zone celebration that wasn't rehearsed, planned or staged in some way? He never ...
Weakly Football Forecast, Week Three: Empty Stadiums, to Be or Not to Be?
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Gene Chamberlain in NFL
The Bard would have loved the past week in the NFL.
True to Hamlet, it was a case of "to thine own self be true" throughout the league.
Of course Chad Ochocinco would stage his Lambeau Leap by purchasing tickets for friendly Bengals fans in order to have a place to land.
Why should he do any type of end zone celebration that wasn't rehearsed, planned or staged in some way? He never ...
Raiders v Broncos Game û Five Key Matchups to Watch
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Howard Hopper in NFL
The Oakland Raiders û Denver Broncos game this Sunday renews one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in the NFL. In two games this year the Broncos have posted more impressive offensive and defensive statistics than the silver and black, but the Raiders should get a boost by playing at home in front of the Raider Nation.
However, in games like this statistics are thrown out the window, and the ...
Minnesota Twins Can Wave Goodbye as Tiger Fangs are Too Brutal
Posted: 25th September 2009 by Jonathan Mathis in MLB
As the postseason looms, it brings back memories of the annual fall classic grasping our awareness on which team is worthy of winning the pennant or teams that are bust. As the season unfolds, it captivates our senses seeing which team survives the finish, after withstanding a bleak and shameful season for all the treacherous steroid scandals.
It involved a mysterious list that has taunted the game of baseball, leaving ...