By John Sarianides The Jets and Seahawks executed the perfect football trade yesterday. The Jets traded defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson and a 2018 seventh round pick to the Jets for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and a second round pick in 2018. The deal helps both teams fill two areas of concern. The Jets needed a veteran receiver to add depth to their receiving corp and Kearse fills that need. The…
NCAA Football: Top 25 Picks for Week One
By John Sarianides Week one of the college football season is finally upon us. It is pick time. Here are my picks for all the top 25 games this weekend. Utah State (+27) at No.9 Wisconsin, 51.5: The Badgers are coming into this season with a lot of hype. The schedule is “easy”so they should live up to it right? I think they will win this one but 27 is…
Screaming Eagles Preview: Boston College Eagles (0-0) at Northern Illinois Huskies (0-0)
By John Sarianides Scouting Report: The Eagles open the 2017 season the road tonight as they travel to DeKalb, Illinois to battle the Northern Illinois Huskies. Northern Illinois got off to a slow start in 2016 last season. The Huskies started the season 1-6 but managed to bounce back and finish 5-7. The Huskies are breaking in a new quarterback but they return several key starters from a defense that spearheaded…
Patriots Pulse Preview: New York Giants (1-2) at New England Patriots (1-2)
By John Sarianides The Patriots host the Giants in the final pre-season game of the season. The Patriots beat the Lions 30-28 on a last second field goal by Stephen Gostkowski. The Giants beat the Jets 32-31 last week for their first pre-season win of the season. Here are three things we are watching for tonight. 1. Who Are the Bubble Guys? Tonight is about the guys on the bottom…
NCAA Football: Pre-Season Top 25 Rankings
By John Sarianides With the 2017 season kicking off tonight, here is my pre-season top 25. 1. Alabama Crimson Tide: An experienced offense makes the Tide the pre-season favorite to get back to the national title game. 2. Ohio State Buckeyes: J.T Barrett and a talented defense makes the Buckeyes a favorite to make the college football playoff once again. 3. Florida State Seminoles: The Noles return a bevy of…
3 Key NFL Preview: The Cowboys Will Look to Avoid a Sophomore Slump in 2017
By John Sarianides Led by rookies Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys surprised the NFL in 2016 by going 13-3. Dallas was the number one seed in the NFC. The talent is in place for the Cowboys to replicate or even surpass that record in 2017. Obviously Dallas’ chances of doing that will hinge on what happen with Elliott and his six game suspension. Will he serve the whole…
3 Key NFL Preview: The Giants Reinforce Their Passing Game in Hopes of Making a Super Bowl Run
By John Sarianides The New York Giants signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall and drafted tight end Evan Engram to reinforce an offense that came up short in the playoffs last season. The Giants boast one of the top defense’s in the NFL so improving the offense was the focal of general manager Jerry Reese’s off-season. By adding Marshall, the Giants add a proven target that should complement Odell Beckham Jr….
NCAA Football: Sleeper Program in Each Conference
By John Sarianides Each and every year, there is one program in each conference that surprises people and exceeds expectations. Here is one team in each conference that could surprise in 2017. America East SMU Mustangs: Chad Morris is one of the best recruiters in Texas. He is re-stocking the roster with some talented players. SMU won’t make it to a bowl game this season but a five win season…
3 Key NFL Preview: Young Eagles Ready to Soar
By John Sarianides It is year two of the Doug Petersen regime in Philadelphia and the expectations are high in the city of brotherly love. The most passionate fan base in the NFL has high hopes for quarterback Carson Wentz and this team. General Manager Howie Roseman infused the roster with some talent this off-season adding veterans Alshon Jeffery, Torrey Smith and LeGarrette Blount. Jeffery and Smith are both proven targets who…
3 Key NFL Preview: The New Look Redskins Look to Make a Playoff Run.
By John Sarianides The Washington Redskins made some changes on the offensive side of the ball this off-season. Gone are offensive coordinator Sean McVay and receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garçon. Replacing will be Quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh and free agent acquisition. Terrelle Pryor. There were also changes on the defensive side of the ball as linebackers coach Greg Manusky takes over as defensive coordinator. Manusky will keep the 3-4…