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Talking about college and professional football daily. Chances are we hate your team.
5 Ways to Get Someone in the NBA to Talk to You
A little over a month ago, the NBA’s Summer League was taking place in Las Vegas. One of the things I always tell people looking to work in the NBA is that attending NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League is an ideal place to make those connections.
By John Ross4 years ago in Unbalanced
4 winners and 3 losers from Week 5 in the NFL. Top Story - October 2021.
"How 'bout they Cowboys?" This saying, which was first used by Jimmy Johnson in 1992, has been unquestionably the most irritating in sports for the past three decades. It's been a symbol of everything that frustrates 31 other Dallas fanbases for years. Over-exposure, endless promises that this is their year, and frustration at reaching mid-season wondering why a 3-5 team has still four primetime games on the schedule.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Unbalanced
The NFL keeps giving London the worst games imaginable
The NFL is loved by London. The NFL loves London's cash. How does this perfect partnership come about? Many thousands of excited, voracious football fans flock to converted soccer stadiums full of hope for the NFL. The NFL is ready to reward their loyalty with THE WORST FOOTBALL GAMES IMAGINEABLE... EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Unbalanced
The Red Sox were saved by an obscure rule before walk-off homer vs. Rays
After battling it out in an AL East that has been historically strong, the Tampa Bay Rays will be playing a fierce best-of-5 ALDS series. After winning the World Series last year, the Rays were the favorite in the AL and achieving 100 wins during the regular season for the first time ever in Rays franchise history. Red Sox won 92 games in the regular season, beating the New York Yankees in Wild Card. They earned their place in the ALDS.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL kickers had the worst Sunday ever in Week 5
Strangely, NFL kickers have been in the limelight since the beginning of the 2021 NFL season. NFL kickers scored 10 winning field goals in September, either at the end of regulation (or in overtime). All of them can be viewed here. This list also includes Justin Tucker's league record 66-yard touchdown to beat the Detroit Lions in Week 3. It is one of the most memorable moments this season.
By Damian Peters4 years ago in Unbalanced
Football is Dangerous
Football is known to be a famous sport in grade school, high school, and college. Most boys and girls play but football has a high rate for injuries. Some players develop a head trauma disease. Injuries do not have to be a part of the game and there are ways to reduce the number. Coachers can change the practice and can make ways to where they play safe but have fun at the same time. Positions with the greatest risk of injury were running backs and linebackers. Additional instruction on appropriate tackling and blocking techniques can reduce the risk of injury during running plays. C.T.E is a head trauma induced disease linked to depression and impulse – control problems, memory loss, and dementia. More than 20 deceased N.F.L players have been found that have C.T.E. Overall, football is too dangerous in grade school, high school, and college or even just playing outside of school. There are too many injuries and serious stuff that can happen. Football players in high school can get C.T.E. at an early age and that’s concerning. Football players get hurt and want to speed the process of healing, they tell their coaches they are ok, and even more hurt than before. Health is always the first priority players need to look at. If they just play football, drained then maybe they need a break. If the players get hurt and try to speed the injury process, then they end up getting more hurt and they might make it worse and might not play no more.
By Deshawna Hursey4 years ago in Unbalanced
A Brief History Of The Steelers Turning Their Season Around
This week, with the whole world seemingly convinced that the Steelers are a sinking ship, I’ve been thinking about seasons in which the team started in one direction (bad or good), and wound up somewhere very different.In so many of those years, the only thing we remember is the end result, as though the results were inevitable and obvious all year long. The 1972 Immaculate Reception Steelers feel like the beginning of a dynasty, but four games into the season, they were 2-2 and looked a lot like the previous season’s 6-8 squad. The 1995 Super Bowl team feels like a disappointment because they came so close to winning a Lombardi, but they were 3-4 heading into week 8, and were not even leading their division.
By Brianna Mansker4 years ago in Unbalanced
A Brief History Of The Steelers Turning Their Season Around
This week, with the whole world seemingly convinced that the Steelers are a sinking ship, I’ve been thinking about seasons in which the team started in one direction (bad or good), and wound up somewhere very different.In so many of those years, the only thing we remember is the end result, as though the results were inevitable and obvious all year long. The 1972 Immaculate Reception Steelers feel like the beginning of a dynasty, but four games into the season, they were 2-2 and looked a lot like the previous season’s 6-8 squad. The 1995 Super Bowl team feels like a disappointment because they came so close to winning a Lombardi, but they were 3-4 heading into week 8, and were not even leading their division.
By Brianna Mansker4 years ago in Unbalanced
Let the Post “Stache” Era Begin
September 1, 2018. He takes his first snap as the starting quarterback for Washington State University. Nearly 4,500 passing yards, 39 total touchdowns, and one Mississippi mustache later, Gardner Minshew is now an NFL quarterback, primed to be the backup for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
By aditya424 years ago in Unbalanced
Trying to loving it, when it's Hurts
Football is back! While I am grateful, it’s also a reminder of the flaws in our perception of the sport. A sport that glorifies the fraternity of coaches and criticize the young men that judge got out of college for being immature. This weekend is a fresh reminder of the glorification and idolization afforded to coaches. Look no further than former college coach Urban Meyer. Meyer, who has always taken the easy way out, was looking very easy in his bar. A bar he decided was more important to visit than getting back to the team of young men he’s supposed to mold and grown men that depend on his success to pay the bills. How did he spend that time?
By Blake A Swan4 years ago in Unbalanced
