Bracketology 101: Atoning for Last Year’s Sins
Not only did things not go well for me last year prognosticating the enigma known as “March Madness,” I was downright embarrassed. I granted myself a mulligan, of course, given that I do not profess…
“Epic” Super Bowl Caps a Year’s Worth of Championship-Caliber Title Games
I refuse to apologize for air-quoting the word epic to describe Super Bowl LI. It was, is, and should forever be seen as the worst choke-job of all time rather than a heroic comeback. That…
Despite Unlucky Super Bowl LI, Pats Haters Lucky it Hasn’t Been Worse Over Last 15 Years
It would have been hard to imagine entering Super Bowl LI that for those out there sick of the New England Patriots’ reign of terror for a decade-and-a-half, the worst was yet to come. But…
Super Bowl Thoughts? Thank Goodness Baseball is Just Around the Corner
It’s been impossible for me to watch any sports channels or late-night talk shows, or read any articles regarding Super Bowl LI. It’s been too painful and, frankly, I’m not sure I can get past…
DraftAmerica Podcast: January 30, 2017
With Super Bowl LI less than a week away, it’s time to discuss Patriots-Falcons on a preliminary basis, as well as examine the greatness of Bill Belichick and how he stacks up to other coaches,…
Super Bowl LI Preview: Patriots High-5
I’ve gone back and forth for nearly two weeks on this game. At first glance, I figured the New England Patriots would easily dispatch of the we’re-just-happy-to-be-here Atlanta Falcons. Then, I started to believe in…
Final 4: NFL Gets Wish With AFC Matchup
You got your wish, Roger Goodell & Co. 12 years later, finally, FINALLY, you got your Tom Brady-Ben Roethlisberger, Patriots-Steelers AFC Championship Game that had narrowly eluded you on five previous occasions since 2004. But…
Revealing the Magician’s Secrets – How I’m Acing the NFL Landscape in 2016
I’m not a bookie, and I don’t play one on TV. I’m not perfect, and I don’t pretend to be perfect in real life. But when it comes to picking NFL games for the 2016…
3 Teams Coming off Byes, Pats Get Another
Chris Berman used to call this “the best weekend in all of sports.” The NFL’s divisional round of the playoffs features the top two teams in each conference, well rested off a bye week. But…
Playoff Picks Time: Streaking into January
What a run I finished the regular season on: 23-4 over my last 27 games (against the spread, that is), including a perfect 6-for-6 in Week 17. So I’m looking to stay sizzling hot as…