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Chad Ochocinco Appears On History’s Greatest Reality Shows

Posted: 18th March 2010 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco will be a contestant on Dancing With The Stars when the hit ABC shows graces the airwaves for season ten on Mar. 22. Is this another indication that Ochocinco’s relevance is defined more by his media presence than by his football skills? And, how would he fare on other famous reality shows? Even on the football field, Ochocinco’s relevance is defined more by his media ...

Ben Roethlisberger’s “Pass” Judgment

Posted: 12th March 2010 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger is facing his second sexual assault allegation after an incident at a Georgia nightclub last Friday. Is this alarming pattern of behavior a function of Roethlisberger’s immorality, or simply a product of gold-digging floozies preying on Big Ben’s fame? Uh oh. Did the two-time Super Bowl champion go and give somebody the "ring finger" without their consent? Maybe, maybe not. But something, or someone, ...

Putting The “Arenas” In “Arsenal”

Posted: 8th January 2010 by Jeffrey Boswell in NBA
Washington Wizards players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittendon allegedly drew guns in a "standoff" in the Wizards locker room, an incident that the NBA, as well as federal and state officials, are investigating. Arenas claims the incident was all in good fun, and accounts of the situation have been blown out of proportion. What's the real story, and what fate awaits Arenas, as well as the NBA? Usually, when someone recounts ...

NFL Week 17 Predictions: Ins and Outs

Posted: 1st January 2010 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: the quotes in this article are fictional. San Francisco @ St. Louis (+7) With a win in St. Louis, the 49ers would finish 8-8, with a winning percentage just slightly lower than Alex Smith's completion percentage, but much higher than the typical percentage fee charged by bail bondsmen, or, as known to Michael Crabtree, "agent responsible for negotiating my financial security." "Hey, I've learned a lot this year," says Crabtree. "Most ...

Dolphins Vs Titans Preview: Chris Johnson Adds Soul To MVP Race

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. While Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Brett Favre have dominated the MVP talk this year, Chris Johnson has made a case that he should be in the discussion as well. Johnson leads the NFL in rushing with 1,626 yards, 347 more than his closest pursuer. "Who says the MVP should be limited to aging white quarterbacks," says Johnson. "Besides the aging white voters? I'm ...

Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints Preview: Bigger and Easier

Posted: 18th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
The Saints are 13-0 and well on their way to capturing home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. The Cowboys are 8-5 and looking for their first win in December after losing to the Chargers 20-17 in Dallas. Are the chips falling neatly into place for the Saints to move to 14-0? "We try not to mention the term 'perfect storm' here in New Orleans," says Reggie Bush. "But playing Dallas in ...

Colts vs. Jaguars Preview: Colts Have “Blinders” On

Posted: 17th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. Indianapolis @ Jacksonville (+4) With their 28-16 win over the Broncos last week, the Colts broke the NFL record for consecutive regular-season wins. IndyÆs 22nd straight win eclipsed the Patriots number of 21, set last year. On Thursday, the Colts will face a Jacksonville team fighting to hold on to a wild-card playoff berth. ôWeÆre one of the few barriers standing between the Colts ...

Jets Vs Buccaneers Preview: Jets Leg Out Playoff Push

Posted: 10th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. Last Thursday's win over Buffalo, coupled win New England's loss to Miami last Sunday, breathed new life into the Jets' playoff aspirations. New York is 6-6 and trails the Patriots by one game, with Sunday's visit to 1-11 Tampa a must-win on their remaining schedule. "And we'll need a healthy Mark Sanchez to even have a chance," say Rex Ryan. "And that means he'll ...

Steelers vs. Browns Preview: Check Your Head

Posted: 10th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. After a stunning loss to the Raiders in Pittsburgh, the Steelers have lost four in a row and now stand at 6-6, and their hopes for a wild-card berth rest on dangerous footing. With seven teams in the wild-card mix, Pittsburgh will likely need to win out to have even a chance at securing a berth, and the chase begins Thursday in the ...

Eagles Vs Falcons Preview: The “Woof” Is On Fire

Posted: 4th December 2009 by Jeffrey Boswell in NFL
Note: The quotes in this article are fictional . Don't expect any being in the Michael Vick welcoming committee to be standing on four legs. Vick makes his return to Atlanta as a Philadelphia Eagle when the 7-4 Eagles face the 6-5 Falcons in a game both teams need in order to to stay firmly in the playoff hunt. "Of course, dogs will be on everyone's minds because of Michael's situation," says ...