Joe Giglio
It All Starts Up Front: Eagles 17, Giants 10
Vince Young was clutch, DeSean Jackson was electric again, and the Philadelphia Eagles wanted it more on Sunday Night in MetLife Stadium. But the biggest reason for victory last evening? The dominant play of Philadelphia's defensive line.
Goldie Locks: Week 11 NFL Picks
Want to know how things are going to go down in the NFL this week? In that case, you should probably go look another set of picks. These are good enough to win you a few bucks, though.
Kershaw Deserves Cy Young Over Phils Aces
Continuing a debate posed on the 97.3 ESPN FM facebook page in September, I believe Clayton Kershaw should be named the 2011 National League Cy Young Award winner at 2 PM on Tuesday when the announcement comes down from the Baseball Writers' Association of America. As great as the Phillies aces were in 2011, Kershaw slightly edges them out on my ballot:
Could Philadelphia Trade Cole Hamels?
The most interesting rumor of the Major League Baseball off-season isn't a big contract being offered in Miami, the lack of urgency after a non-championship season in New York, or where the best player in the sport will land. The big, intriguing idea brought forth thus far? Ruben Amaro Jr. pulling the trigger on a deal that would send Cole Hamels out of Philadelphia.
Mike Krzyzewski Passes Bobby Knight
Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski passed Bobby Knight on the all-time wins list Tuesday night with a 74-69 win over Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic. He now has 903 wins in his coaching career, 830 of those coming as a Blue Devil. Here is a breakdown of Coach K's 903 victories:
Unnecessary Roughness: Week 10
Here are my NFL reflections, scrutiny, assessment, and hopefully some perceptiveness from the around the league:
Always An Excuse: The Career Of Mike Vick
Mike Vick is the most uniquely gifted athlete I have ever watched. The speed, the arm strength, the ability to improvise. His gifts have jumped off the television screen since his time at Virgina Tech. His teams are always exciting to watch, a high wire act of improbability and aggressive, fun football.
But from the his two fumble performance in the Sugar Bowl against Florida State to his two inte
Football Friday: Week 10 NFL Picks
It's hard being anymore mediocre than I am at picking these games. If you pick the right have to use in Vegas, I'll expect a hearty thank you early next week. If you pick the wrong half, I'm sorry.
Hope In Sight For Ramos
This has been one of the biggest weeks in the history of sports media for all of the wrong reasons. The Penn State child sex scandal has rocked the foundation of what we are paid to talk about on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many outlets, including Just a Bit Outside, failed to mention the continuing injustice that reared it's ugly head again in Central and Latin America.
What If?
What if it's all true? What if it's even worse than we thought?