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NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Setting the Records Straight
Posted: 20th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
By this point, you should all know how I feel about NFL Power Rankings--they are ridiculous. However, last week was a pretty good success, and some good conversation was generated. It was another great week in the NFL this week, so here is my second set of Power Rankings for this NFL season. Here is how I base my rankings: 1. Record/Win Percentage (6-0>5-0, ...
Broncos 34, Chargers 23: Unbeaten Denver Looks Royal in AFC West Clash
Posted: 20th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
There simply are not enough game balls to go around.á
The Denver Broncos are off to a 6-0 start after going on the road and defeating the San Diego Chargers 34-23 in a prime time matchup on Monday Night Football.
The Broncos made a huge statement with this win, putting on their most complete performance of the season so far in front of a national audience as they increased their lead in ...
Early Thoughts on Broncos-Chargers NFL Week 6 Matchup
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
How quickly Denver Broncos fans have forgotten about Jay Cutler and Mike Shanahan.á
Winning heals a lot, apparently.
The Broncos are off to a hot 5-0 start, and fans' memories of the old days when Shanahan called playsáfor Cutler have been erased.á
Gone are the days of Brandon Marshall demanding trades and holding out.
Gone are the days of Swiss-cheese defense.
Nobody remembers Kyle Orton getting booed in a scrimmage at Invesco Field earlier this ...
NFL Power Rankings Week Six: Setting the Records Straight
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
I have never been a fan of "Power Rankings" and I do not expect to be converted any time soon.
I think ranking NFL teams is just free reign for people to say "You were wrong about this" or "You were wrong about that."
Still, I think the rankings system that is put in place by the mainstream media is atrocious, so I decided to put my own spin on ...
Broncos-Patriots Preview: Keys to Victory For Denver in Week Five
Posted: 9th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
The Denver Broncos (4-0, First Place AFC West) are set to play host to the Boston Patriots (3-1, Second Place AFC East) in an old-school style AFL matchup. The Broncos will be wearing an odd shade of yellow and brown while the Patriots will be wearing their old uniforms as well.
Denver is coming off of a huge win at home last week against the Dallas Cowboys when wide receiver Brandon ...
Early Thoughts on the Broncos-Patriots Week Five Matchup
Posted: 6th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
The first quarter of the Denver Broncos' season has been nothing short of magical.
A team that was expected to struggle mightily by many has vaulted itself into the NFL's elite in only a short four weeks.
They won on the longest game-winning play in NFL history against the now 3-1 Cincinnati Bengals on the road in week one.á They continued their storied dominance over the Cleveland Browns in week two with ...
Broncos 17, Cowboys 10: Denver Defense, Marshall Lead Way to 4-0
Posted: 4th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
No one could script a more exciting way to prove wrong a world full of doubt.
For the first time since 2003, the Broncos have gone through the first four games of the season unblemished as they defeated the Dallas Cowboys 17-10 at Invesco Field at Mile High.
After trailing for most of the game, Denver was able to come back in the fourth quarter in dramatic fashion to defeat the Cowboys ...
Broncos-Cowboys Preview: Keys to Victory For Denver In Week Four
Posted: 3rd October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
For the first time in 2009, the new-look "Orange Crush" will be on display when the 3-0 Denver Broncos host the 2-1 Dallas Cowboys wearing their popular alternate orange uniforms.
The Broncos are looking to start 4-0 for the first time since 2003, and the Cowboys are trying to keep pace with the New York Giants who also face an AFC West opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Denver's potential ...
Matt Prater To Be Honored As AFC Special Teams Player Of The Month
Posted: 30th September 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFL
On Wednesday, the Denver Broncos announced that kicker Matt Prater will be named the AFC special teams player of the month after his fantastic start to the 2009 season.
Broncos fans remember the Prater from early last season who seemed well on his way to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl only to self-destruct as the season wore on.
Prater has arguably the strongest leg I have ever seen, one that has earned ...
2009-10 Chicago Preview: Can Derrick Rose’s Team Prove Last Year Wasn’t Bull?
Posted: 29th September 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NBA
It was March Madness in April.
Seven games.á Seven overtimes.á Clutch shot after clutch shot.á In a word, the Chicago Bulls' 2008-09 finish was simply...classic.
Unfortunately for the 41-41 Bulls, it did not finish as they expected. Their season, along with the grueling seven game series, ended against the then defending champion Boston Celtics with a 10 point loss on the road.
Still, the Bulls and their fans remain optimistic that budding star ...