Archive for November, 2009
NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: The Saints Go Marching In
Posted: 30th November 2009 by kevin roberts in NFL
The Colts and Saints are yet again in the top two spots after the Colts wiped away an early deficit to dismantle the Texans and the Saints plowed past the Patriots.
Both teams seem to be clicking at exactly the right time, forcing us all to truly wonder if we can see two teams go 16-0 in the regular season.
Possibly a more important question: are either of them even the best ...
NFL Teams Rising Above or Falling Below Expectations
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Paul Preibisius in NFL
This year many teams have put together seasons that pundits (and fans) did not necessarily expect. Some have put together far better results than expected while others have fallen flat in the midst of high anticipation. Here are just a few of those teams that have either exceded what was expected of them, or found that their seasons have been derailed with results far below par:Begin Slideshow
New Orleans Defense Has Saints Marching Towards Perfection
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Will Holt in NFL
We have grown accustomed to the Patriots making big plays in clutch situations.
On Monday Night Football with the entire country glued to the television, it was the Saints defense that made big plays and came up clutch.
Let me repeat that for those who didn’t pay their cable or Internet bill and missed the game.
It was the Saints defense that made big plays and came up clutch.
The Patriots took their ...
Well, it's December and we still have two undefeated teams (for the first time in NFL history). The Saints remained unbeaten by blowing out the Patriots, 38-17, a much more convincing victory than the Colts' 35-34 win over New England in Week 10.
Because of that, New Orleans jumps ahead of Indy in the Power Rankings. Could we be headed for a 'perfect' Super Bowl? Still two months to go.
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A list of the best in the NFL over the last decade. From quarterback to punt returner and some backups, the players who have performed above and beyond their peers.
Many of the players listed will be making their way to Canton, Ohio on the first ballot their name is printed on. Others may not. But in the 2000s, no players have done it better than these guys.Begin ...
At the end of October, we looked ahead to a November schedule that looked like it would provide a rough test for the Chicago Blackhawks . With most of the top teams in the Western Conference on the schedule, and the annual Circus Trip taking the Hawks on the road for two weeks, it was clear that November would provide an opportunity for the Hawks to gauge their play against the ...
Looking Ahead to 2010: Buffalo Bills Free Agency and Draft Possibilities
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Robert Quinn in NFL
After a promising outlook on the 2009 Buffalo Bills, a series of injuries, tough losses, and a coaching change has left Bills fans wondering, "Where do we go from here?"
Coaching Situation
After coach Dick Jauron was fired, defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was promoted to interim head coach. Instantly, there were rumors speculating on the courting of Mike Shanahan to Buffalo. However, Fewell quickly instilled an intense passion within the players, ...
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan suffered a turf toe injury in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, yesterday, and will not play this week.
The Falcons are three point underdogs for their home game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. According to various reports, Ryan will not play because of the injury, which was suffered during the first series of the game vs. the Bucs.
Atlanta came away with a 20-17 ...
Some things are so right, so true, so meant to be, that there is no conceivable way they can play out other than expected.
Warm chocolate chip cookies go with milk.
Sunflower seeds cater to the word "spit."
City-defining athletes should remain home.
For our purposes here, that last one is the most important. Without living in Minneapolis or having any connection to the Minnesota Twins or their fans, I'm going to say that ...
Vokoun’s Head Injury Sends a Chill Down Panthers’ Spine
Posted: 30th November 2009 by Eric LaForge in NHL
I’m sure by now, you have heard about the head injury to Tomas Vokoun. If you haven’t, the head injury was from a slash to the head from Keith Ballard (one of his own teammates).
In case you didn’t hear what happened, I’ll break it down for you. If you want to see the hit, you can check it out on youtube . They ended up taking him out on a stretcher.
I ...