Posts Tagged ‘Mark Sanchez’

Ripping paper/laughing baby: A metaphor for modern sports

March 30th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

Aside from being possibly the cutest thing you’ve ever seen on the internet, it occurred to me that the following video serves as the perfect metaphor for sports today. Read the rest of this entry »

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Understanding our obsession with quarterbacks

October 22nd, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

There sure has been a lot of talk about quarterbacks these days.  In Minnesota, Donovan McNabb is out, Christian Ponder is in. In Washington, Rex Grossman is out, John Beck is in.  In Oakland, Jason Campbell is hurt, Carson Palmer is in.  And then of course, there’s Tim Tebow. Read the rest of this entry »

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Is the NFL ready to name Michael Vick its MVP?

November 30th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

It’s funny how things change over time, how things we never thought would happen turn out to be true.

Two years ago, who would have thought an ostracized, dog-murdering Michael Vick could return to the NFL to become the league’s MVP.

Guess what, people.  The unthinkable just might happen. Read the rest of this entry »

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Things we would like to see in sports, Part 1: Pacquaio-Mayweather, Brett Favre making a decision, Tiger Woods winning a Major, Cubs in the World Series

May 14th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Pacquiao-Mayweather

Imagine, after both completing successful seasons, the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts make it to the Super Bowl.  Or imagine the Yankees and Phillies get to the World Series or the Lakers and Magic both reach the NBA Finals.  Then… they simply decide not to play one another.  Read the rest of this entry »

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What to watch this weekend (Oct. 10-12)

October 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

It’s always a spectacle in the South when football kicks into full gear but this weekend is particularly big.  And by big, I mean HUGE!  Read the rest of this entry »

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What to watch this weekend (Oct. 3-5)

October 2nd, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

Last week, college football fans saw four top ten teams (Ole Miss, Penn State, Cal and Miami) lose in disheartening fashion.  While the upsets this weekend will likely not be as poll-shattering, Saturday’s slate features three crucial contests between ranked teams that will continue to add pieces to the puzzle that is college football. Read the rest of this entry »

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What to watch this weekend (Sept. 26-27)

September 25th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

This week in college and professional football might finally shed some light on who’s good and who’s not, putting some distance between the contenders and the pretenders.  Below are some of the games you should be watching…

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The Last Draft Recap You’ll Ever Need

April 30th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

The NFL Draft is a sporting event unlike any other.  Where else can you see thousands of football fans cheer for their teams without a single pass being thrown or a single yard gained.  Every April, thirty-two NFL teams gather in Radio City Music Hall, huddle within their war rooms and make decisions that will dramatically affect the direction of their franchise. Read the rest of this entry »

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