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The 10 Fantasy All Stars You Never Heard of Before 2009
Posted: 30th December 2009 by Alex Guy in NFL
Every year as the summer draws to a close, groups of friends around the country get together for their annual fantasy draft. The top few selections and rounds tend to go by without too many surprises.
But as time passes and everyone gets sick of sitting in front of a computer screen, selections are made that could decide the league champion.
Often these players are either unknown or unproven. These ...
For Redskins’ Zorn, Albert Haynesworth’s Comments Are Especially Scrooge-Like
Posted: 26th December 2009 by Alex Guy in NFL
For an organization and coach trying to point the Washington Redskins in the right direction this holiday season, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is playing the part of Scrooge.
After arriving late to a team meeting, Redskins coach Jim Zorn sent the combustible Haynesworth home Friday in the most recent event in a trouble season for the highly paid All-Pro.áThe day after Christmas, Haynesworth decided to speak out against his coaches ...
I know. Brandon Jennings had 55 points in a game this year.
But before you say the rookie of the year race is over, take some time to consider a few other options.
While Jennings grabbed headlines and turned heads early, I am not totally convinced he has been the best rookie thus far.
Here's a list of my Top 10. Enjoy.Begin Slideshow
In Crowded AFC, Ravens Seek Clarity in NFL Playoff Scenario
Posted: 22nd December 2009 by Alex Guy in NFL
At the conclusion of an up and down regular season, it all comes down to this for the Baltimore Ravens: Two more wins.
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the Ravens find themselves in the driver's seat, and in complete control over their playoff future. In week 15 with a chance to solidify their playoff destiny, they face their hated rival in the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Ravens got a ...
Of all the "Big Four" American professional leagues, the NFL commands the most respect form me. It's the most efficiently run league, has the most stupefyingly athletic players, and, since no other country's play football, is quintessentially "American."
Because my obsession with anything in the NFL, I wanted to set in stone why I think the National Football League and Roger Goodell make Bettman, Stern, and Selig look like ...
Baltimore Ravens and Joe Flacco Fall a Mile in a Game of Inches
Posted: 8th December 2009 by Alex Guy in NFL
It was all there for the Ravens on a frigid Monday night at Lambeau Field. A chance to separate themselves from an increasingly clogged AFC wild card picture. A chance to break away from their hated rival Pittsburgh Steelers. And most importantly a chance to prove to all doubters that they belong with the NFL's elite. Unfortunately, they're just not good enough.
With everything to play for, Joe Flacco, a battered ...