Posts Tagged ‘Troy Polamalu’

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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Twelve reasons why an 18-game schedule is good for the NFL

February 4th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

12 – Scientists and policy-makers could use all the extra concussions and ACL tears as a case study for modernizing health care Read the rest of this entry »

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Chumpservations, Vol. 17: Aroldis Chapman, Troy Polamalu, Yankees-Rays and the persecution of Roger Clemens

September 16th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

The Reds think fast

Have you heard about the pitcher the Cincinnati Reds called up from their farm system?  His fastball has been clocked at 105 miles per hour.  That’s fast, people.  Read the rest of this entry »

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December Chumpservations, Vol. 2: The injured Greg Oden, Tracy McGrady and Troy Polamalu

December 16th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

NBA/Portland’s Kneed

Two and a half years ago, Ohio State’s Greg Oden was the consensus number one draft pick of the Portland Trailblazers. It was hoped the seven-footer would bring the franchise back to prosperity. 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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