The Burrowhead paternity tests that captivated Championship Weekend

“Whenever you feel like you’re the underdog when you’re playing at Arrowhead Stadium, it gets guys ready to go.” – Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes “Don’t EVER disrespect Arrowhead Stadium!” – Chiefs DT Chris Jones It’s rare that I discuss talk Continue reading The Burrowhead paternity tests that captivated Championship Weekend

SportsChump’s Free to Enter Super Bowl Contest

And then there were four. Suffice to say that the best four teams in the NFL are still playing football.  Sorry, Buffalo fans, but we’ve already detailed your demise at great length. The four remaining teams, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Continue reading SportsChump’s Free to Enter Super Bowl Contest

Why the Buffalo Bills collapse was a forgone conclusion (if you only paid close enough attention)

So, I’m sitting here trying to figure out what’s wrong with the Buffalo Bills, I mean, aside from the fact that they’re a cursed (albeit proud) franchise.  I’m not a Bills fan per se.  I’m just curious as to why Continue reading Why the Buffalo Bills collapse was a forgone conclusion (if you only paid close enough attention)

NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Four: Super Bowl Edition

Here we are, the moment of truth.  We have three contestants still alive in our playoff pick ‘em, but before we get to them… A lot of people have asked me who I like in the Super Bowl.  In turn, Continue reading NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Four: Super Bowl Edition

NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Three: Championship Week Edition

I am still reeling from last weekend’s NFL Playoff action.  Raise your hands if you woke up Monday morning wanting more football. To recap: Brady and Rodgers got bounced, as did both number one seeds.  Three of the four games Continue reading NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Three: Championship Week Edition

Burrow, Luck and Gratitude

“What’s gonna set you free? Look inside and you’ll see. When you’ve got so much to say it’s called gratitude. And that’s right.” – Beastie Boys, Gratitude, 1992 “With a little luck, we can help it out.  We can make Continue reading Burrow, Luck and Gratitude

Oh, the horror: Six NFL teams I can’t bear to watch

Man, there are some bad football teams out there. Let’s kick a few while they’re down, shall we? Every season, it seems like there are the New England Patriots, some really good contenders and the rest who are just shuffling Continue reading Oh, the horror: Six NFL teams I can’t bear to watch

Why football matters

“Football is so important.” -John Jacobs, comedian Last Sunday was special, more special in some parts of the country than in others but special nonetheless. As we all know, most NFL games are played on Sunday but last Sunday was Continue reading Why football matters

Carson Palmer becomes Twitter’s latest victim

I’m going to go ahead and rag on Carson Palmer because after the Sunday he had, it’s easy pickins’.  Plus I had money on the Cardinals so I plan on getting my money’s worth. With millions of Americans having just Continue reading Carson Palmer becomes Twitter’s latest victim

They said what? Volume 9: AJ McCarron, Nick Saban and why Marshawn Lynch is my favorite athlete

I love me some Marshawn Lynch. Why? Because he’s all about that business. Do you guys remember last Super Bowl?  Why wouldn’t you?  It wasn’t all that long ago.  The two weeks preceding the biggest sporting event of the year Continue reading They said what? Volume 9: AJ McCarron, Nick Saban and why Marshawn Lynch is my favorite athlete