College Football: Brent Venables Contract at Clemson is Good for Assistant Coaches, Not Just Him

July 23, 2018

Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables signed a five year, $11.6 million dollar extension last week with the school. The deal is the largest contract ever given to an assistant coach in college football history. Venables is worth every penny. Clemson’s has boasted one of the best defenses in the ACC and in the nation the past five years under his watch. For all the credit that head coach Dabo Swinney…

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College Football: Alabama Has a Dilemma at Quarterback and There Is No Easy Solution

July 20, 2018

Alabama coach Nick Saban is not used to dealing with controversy regarding playing time in his program but that is exactly what he is dealing with right now at the quarterback position. Saban addressed the situation at SEC Media Days in Atlanta this week after rumors were circulating that former starter Jalen Hurts might transfer if he does not win the starting quarterback job in fall camp. Saban met with…

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Dime Package: Ten Thoughts on the World of Football

June 24, 2018

A Spurrier, Tebow partnership in Orlando is not going to happen. It’s officially the dead period in football now. NFL OTA’s and mini camps have wrapped up and college programs are on break before summer workouts commence. That doesn’t mean there isn’t football news to talk about. Here ten thoughts on what is going on in the football world. 1. The Bucs will not make the playoffs and it will…

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Tom Brady’s Interview With Oprah Sheds Some Light On His Future With the Patriots

June 18, 2018

Image courtesy of the Boston Herald In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brady addressed several different topics including the end of his career, his relationship with Bill Belichick and the anthem protests. Regarding his career, Brady readily admitted he sees the end coming.  “I think I’m seeing that there’s definitely an end coming, sooner rather than later.” The admission was telling, especially in light of what has happened this…

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Fantasy Football: 5 Value Defenses for 2018

June 14, 2018

Quality fantasy defenses are getting harder and harder to find. Thanks to high octane offenses and rules that favor offenses, defenses are at a disadvantage. That is why you are better off waiting on defenses until the later rounds because the difference between the top ranked defense and the tenth ranked defense is not that great. This is why when you are picking a defense, you should shop for bargains….

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Fantasy Football: 5 Value Quarterbacks for 2018

June 14, 2018

The quarterback position is not only the most important position in sports in reality, it is in fantasy as well. Especially in leagues that cater to the passing game. If you are one of those owners who like to wait on quarterbacks, have no fear. The position is deep and there is a lot of good value in the later rounds. Here are five value quarterbacks to target in the…

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Patriots Pulse: The Local Media is Losing Their Minds With the Patriots

June 9, 2018

The local media is absolutely losing their minds these days when it comes to the Patriots. From Tom Brady skipping voluntary workouts to speculating on whether or not Rob Gronkowski will be traded to the controversy surrounding Brady’s personal trainer Alex Guerrero and the Julian Edelman suspension. It has been a whacky off season around these parts. Bill Belichick‘s worst nightmare has come true. The Patriots have become a circus….

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Edelman Suspension Adds to a Tumultuous Off-Season for the Patriots

June 8, 2018

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been suspended for four games for using performance enhancing drugs. Edelman has appealed his suspension. If the suspension is upheld, Edelman will miss games against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins. Edelman will forfeit nearly a million dollars in salary. Edelman’s suspension is the latest in what has been a tumultuous off season in Foxboro. From losing the Super Bowl to key veterans departing…

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College Football: Kyler Murray is Doing the Right Thing Playing Football This Fall

June 7, 2018

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is a terrific two sport athlete who has excelled at both football and baseball throughout his life. Murray has played both sports since he was a little boy and plays both sports at Oklahoma now. Murray was drafted ninth overall in the Major League Baseball draft on Monday night by the Oakland A’s. From a baseball talent standpoint , Murray has tremendous upside. Speed is his…

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Fantasy Football: 5 Value Running Backs for 2018

June 7, 2018

Running backs are once again the most prized commodity in fantasy football. Remember three years ago when receivers and quarterbacks were the apples of most fantasy owners eyes? Not anymore. It is all about loading up at running back. Most fantasy owners panic if they miss out on LeVeon Bell, Ezekiel Elliott, David Johnson or Kareem Hunt. Don’t worry about it. The running back position is as deep as it…

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