Posts Tagged ‘Eli Manning’

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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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 first three letters of elite spell your New York Giants quarterback

November 11th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

e·lite

   [ih-leet, ey-leet] 

adjective

1.      representing the most choice or select; best: an elite group of authors.

 

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The NFL Playoffs: A study in poor sportsmanship

January 12th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

* I wrote this piece three years ago after attending the Buccaneers’ first round playoff game against the New York Giants.  Things were different back then.  Jon Gruden roamed the Tampa sidelines, Jeff Garcia was still taking snaps and the Giants were about to become Super Bowl champions.  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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SACRILEGE!!! Reasons why the NBA Draft is better than the NFL Draft

June 26th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

Shaq to the Cavs!  Vinsanity to the Magic!  Jefferson to the Spurs!  THAT is why I love the NBA come draft time.

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