In the category of “even a blind squirrel finds a nut,” the biggest, most curmudgeonly of all internet squirrels pitched a perfect six-for-six this wild card weekend thus putting himself in a commanding lead in our contest. That’s right. I’m Continue reading
Before we get started, please allow me to vent. I’m not particularly fond of only one team from each conference getting a bye after an elongated season, however, if it leads to three straight days of NFL playoffs, I suppose Continue reading
Well, I would call that a VERY successful NFL season. Of course, Colts and Saints fans might disagree, but I digress. Yet again, the NFL keeps us riveted until the final seconds of its regular season. Meanwhile, Roger Goodell smiles Continue reading
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Three Buffalo Bills fans walk into a bar and shout “Go Chiefs!” Go figure. This encounter happened one week after the perennially underachieving (or perhaps aptly achieving) Bills had just lost to Continue reading
The old saying goes there’s no such thing as a stupid question. The mantra’s origins are unknown but by its very nature instills the importance of being inquisitive. I always used to consider that statement to be true, until this Continue reading
“Are we playing on Wednesdays now?” Peyton Manning Several years ago, an aging Peyton Manning quipped the above line. He was referring to the NFL’s Thursday night games, which players simultaneously love and hate. Most NFL players love playing in Continue reading
I’m going to keep this simple as possible as our playoff clock is ticking. Welcome, one and all, to SportsChump’s first ever NFL (and college) playoff eliminator!!! The rules are easy to follow but please pay attention as THEY WILL Continue reading
“It’s not always the word. It’s the context in which the word is said.” -Chris Rock Often words get misconstrued. Anyone who has ever felt tongue-tied in a moment of pressure can relate. Probably not as much as multi-million athletes Continue reading
“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
Alright, let’s take a stab at this weekend’s games. I took last weekend off, using the rather lame ‘my crystal ball was in the shop’ excuse but you already know how I wagered if you read how two godforsaken kickers Continue reading