Archive for the ‘Pigskin’ Category

Are we in the middle of an image change? A closer look at the Peyton Manning saga

February 8th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Now that the 2011-12 NFL season is behind us, we can finally discuss things that really matter.  Like Peyton Manning.  Read the rest of this entry »

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And your Super Bowl Contest Winner is…

February 6th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

It’s been quite a run for the man they call “The Gun.”

Not only did he (well… not he)  just give birth to his first child, beautiful Baby Chase, not only did his Giants emerge victorious in Super Bowl XVLI, but he is also the winner of this year’s AFC/NFC Championship and Super Bowl pick ‘em contest! Read the rest of this entry »

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Who needs heavyweight boxing when we have Federer, Nadal and Djokovic?

January 30th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Soon after his retirement, basketball junkies everywhere craved the second coming of Michael, so much so that we dubbed every player after him who could jump out of the gym “The Next Jordan.”  Read the rest of this entry »

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Kyle Williams and Billy Cundiff go back to school: Another work of complete and total fiction

January 26th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Professor Buckner stands at the head of the classroom as his students file in.  The school bell rings, papers shuffle, pencils get sharpened, class is ready to begin. Read the rest of this entry »

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Counterpoint: An American football fan talks Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Glazer family and ownership in professional sport

January 24th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

At the end of every NFL season, only one fan base is truly happy, leaving 31 others to wallow in the memory of what could have been.  Those feelings are compounded exponentially if you root for a team which never had a chance to begin with. Read the rest of this entry »

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Point: A Scottish football fan talks Manchester United, the Glazer family and ownership in professional sport

January 24th, 2012 by Alan Dymock

Soccer teams, at least in the UK, come under financial threat with worrying regularity. Money turns your club inside out, guts it of its most valuable assets –which are what the fans tend to identify with most –and see what can turn a profit while the show still kicks on. Read the rest of this entry »

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Thoughts from AFC/NFC Championship Weekend complete with updated contest standings

January 23rd, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Wow, what a Sunday of football! Read the rest of this entry »

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Second Annual NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Pick Em Contest

January 18th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

We had so much fun with this contest last year that we’re hosting it again in 2012.

Plus I like giving stuff away. Read the rest of this entry »

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One man’s quest to become Packer Fan of the Year

January 13th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to introduce you to Gary Green. Read the rest of this entry »

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A Blogosphere Q&A… with me? Ballhyped interviews their Sports Blogger of the Year

January 6th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

BALLHYPED: Chris, first of all, congrats on winning the 2011 Sports Blog of the Year Tournament. How’s that new crown fit? Read the rest of this entry »

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