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The Case For Troy Polamalu Winning The NFL MVP.

Posted: 23rd November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Before any of you start to tell me how crazy I am, at least hear me out. I know that the award always goes to an offensive player. This year, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees are fighting it out, and one of them are going to win.áI know this. Next, you will probably say something to the effect, Polamalu has missed too many games to be considered the MVP. How can ...

Every AFC North Team Falls, Race for the Conference Title Still On

Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Sunday was supposed to be a day where the AFC North dominated the NFL. Beginning the day, the Ravens were taking on the NFL leading Indianapolis Colts. Even though the Colts were undefeated heading into the game, the Ravens, with their dominating defense, were still one and a half point favorites to win the game. The Steelers were traveling to Kansas City, in a game where they were supposed to dominate the ...

Why Bruce Arians Needs To Be Fired

Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
With Sundays loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, there are a few things that have become abundantly clear to me. 1ùThere is too much talent on this Steelers offense to not be putting at least 30 points per game on the score board. 2ùAs long as Bruce Arians is calling the plays, this team will never accomplish that feat. In over time, when Charlie Batch came in for the injured Ben Roethlisberger, the ...

Steelers-Chiefs: Poor Play Calling Costs Steelers Win Again

Posted: 22nd November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
For the second week in a row, coaching blunders have cost the Pittsburgh Steelers a victory, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. While the players on the field made mental mistakes, from the opening kickoff, the coaching decisions have put the Steelers in the hole they may not be able to overcome once December starts. The Steelers special teams remained a joke, allowing ANOTHER kickoff to be returned for a touchdown, their ...

Proof That Some ESPN Reporters Have No Clue What They’re Talking About!

Posted: 18th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Bleacher Report is a great site for aspiring journalists. Some of us already have our journalism degree, and are waiting for their "big break", while others do this because we love to write. It is obvious, to me at least, that the journalism degree does not mean that the reporter has any idea what he is talking about. I have never called out a professional writer, but there is a first ...

If It Ain’t Broke…: Are the Cincinnati Bengals Ruining Their Team?

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Prior to the 2009 NFL season, HBO featured the Cincinnati Bengals on their yearly show "Hard Knocks." It is a show that follows a team from the beginning of training camp until the end of preseason. What the Bengals have done since is nothing short of remarkable. After a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos in their opener, Cincinnati has dominated the AFC North, defeating the Browns in the last seconds ...

Is the Bandwagon Broken? Steelers and Bengals Fans Prepare!

Posted: 17th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
There are three different types of fans in the NFL. One, the true fan. The true fan is there through the thick and thin, the good and the bad, the ups and the downs. Cincy fans that have been Cincy fans for their lives, or at least the last 10 years, are currently having the time of their lives.áCongrats to all of you, enjoy the ride, you deserve it! Two, the spectator ...

Bruce Arians Needs to Be Fired: Today!

Posted: 16th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Wondering why I used a picture of the Cleveland Browns in this article about the Steelers?á You guessed it, that man in the middle is none other than Bruce Arians, the Steelers current offensive coordinator. Arians got his start in Cleveland, and the man to his left? That is right, Tim Couch. The Browns first selection coming back into the NFL. What did Arians do for his career? Ruined it! Sundays game against ...

Why The Bengals Will Not Beat the Steelers On Sunday

Posted: 13th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
There was a question posted by B. Clifton Burke, asking, "Why Not ", about the chances of the Bengals winning in Pittsburgh this Sunday, for sole position of first place in the AFC North. Instead of simply commenting to him, which I started, but it was WAY too long, I decided to write my reply in an article. And I promise not to use,á a) because they're the Bengals, b) because it's ...

NFL Week 10 Picks and Preview: Thursday Edition

Posted: 12th November 2009 by Nick Signorelli in NFL
Last week: 9-4 Overall: 65-36 Good news, and bad news NFL fans. The good news, the NFL will now have a game every Thursday through the end of the year. The bad news is, we are now in Week 10, so there are only seven games left in the regular season. á Five Star Picks of the Week New Orleans at St. Louis Poor Rams. I am trying to think if there is anything that the ...