Posts Tagged ‘Adrian Peterson’

Heisman Trophy winners or runners-up: Who made the better pros?

November 18th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

A buddy and I were recently discussing past Heisman Trophy winners.  After all, it is that time of year.

As we all know, bringing home the most coveted, individual award in college athletics doesn’t necessarily guarantee success in the NFL. Read the rest of this entry »

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The NFL Network announces its best of the best: The top 100 players of 2011

July 5th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

In the midst of a season-threatening lockout, the NFL Network recently compiled its list of the league’s best 100 players, as voted on by the players.  It’s a dastardly and devious attempt to take our minds off the lockout, while simultaneously reminding us how much we miss the sport.  Cunning move, Monsieur Goodell. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hail or Rail Scale Christmas Edition: Big Ten, Falcons, Tom Brady, Gene Chizik, Greg Oden, Tony Parker, Kyle Brotzman and the Vikings

December 24th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Welcome to edition three of our Hail or Rail Scale.  In the past, we’ve honored (and dishonored) Steve Spurrier, Zenyatta, Cecil Newton and Randy Moss among others.

This time around we’ve compiled a brand new list of inductees who will either be opening freshly-wrapped presents under the SportsChump Channukah bush or receiving their very own bag of coal. Read the rest of this entry »

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Chumpservations, Vol. 16 Wishful Thinking Edition: Randy Couture takes out Brett Favre, Roger Goodell AND fantasy football

September 2nd, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

UFC sells out

Did anyone else find last weekend’s Randy Couture-James Toney match gimmicky Read the rest of this entry »

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What to watch this weekend (Oct. 24-25)

October 23rd, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

This Saturday’s college slate gives us a quick breather from the top-ranked, head-to-head matchups we’ve seen so much of lately. The weekend features only one contest between ranked teams and a number of distinct favorites squaring off against theoretically lesser opponents. That doesn’t mean we won’t see our fair share of surprises. Read the rest of this entry »

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What to watch this weekend (Oct 17-18)

October 16th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

If you thought last weekend featured the only big-time tussle in the bayou, think again. While this weekend’s college slate might at first glance pale in comparison to Florida-LSU, don’t be fooled. Three of the top-five teams in the nation square off against ranked opponents. Read the rest of this entry »

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The good, the bad and the fugly: An NFL quarterly

October 7th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

What have we learned in the first four weeks of this NFL season other than we’re damn glad football is finally back?  We know there are a number of quality teams that are playing some really good football.  Then there are those teams you wouldn’t bring home to mother.

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A woman’s guide to coping with fantasy football addicts

August 19th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

I was sitting at a local watering hole when the gentleman beside me started going on and on about his fantasy football team.  Like I had nothing else better to do than listen to him discuss how he drafted the Redskins defense in the 7th round. Read the rest of this entry »

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