Super Bowl Success: More Cold Weather Cities

February 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Super Bowl Cold Weather Cities

Indianapolis, the host of Super Bowl XLVI was to many an unlikely contender to host the Big Game. This was due in part to many reasons that earned a considerable amount of skepticism and questions as to why the NFL would resort to having their biggest event in such a small market area. Yet, the city, the game, stadium, atmosphere, and fans all played a pivotal role in why the event was historic. This years game has now become a prime example of how cities should host a Super Bowl, while others are beginning to take notes.

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Top 5 NFL Coaches of the Year

February 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Coach of the Year

Conventional wisdom says that Jim Harbaugh is going to win the Coach of the Year. The rookie San Francisco 49er coach is worthy, but there is a coach who didn’t have as much success this season, but deserves consideration

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Super Bowl Preview

February 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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Super Bowl XLVII Sunday, February 5th 6:30 PM EST from Indianapolis (NBC)   (12-7) vs. (15-3) Vegas line: New England -3 (ML -135) o/u 55   Perhaps the greatest day of the year is finally upon us: Super Bowl Sunday! The final game of another amazing NFL season where we will crown a new champion and eat and drink ourselves into a stupor in what has become one of the biggest party days on the calendar. This year we get a rematch of what is commonly agreed upon as the greatest upset in the modern history of the game, the Super Bowl XLII classic between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. That…

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Super Bowl Picks

February 3, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Super Bowl Picks

The ruined Patriots perfect season has left a bitter taste in the mouths of the New England faithful. Eli Manning led the winning drive and was well deserving of the MVP award as the super underdogs beat the perfect Pat’s in a thrilling 17-14 victory back in 2008.

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10 Ridiculous Super Bowl Prop Bets

February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

10 Ridiculous Super Bowl Prop Bets

The Super Bowl is big for so many reasons. Players and fans have their hearts set on being Super Bowl Champions, but there are so many other elements to Super Bowl Sunday. Companies and brands dump millions into advertising to capture the worlds attention, this years going rate is $3.5 million for 30 second spot.

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2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends

January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends

2011 Best and Worst Value: Tight Ends Since the 2011 fantasy season ended, you’ve had a brief period to recharge. Yet many of you already want to start planning your 2012 drafts. This column will deliver the jump start that you need to begin that process. We will examine TEs that provided the best and worst value for their owners. This will be based upon their numbers, and where they were drafted. We’ll utilize standard scoring of six points per TD, and one point per 10 rushing/receiving yards in a 12-team league. BEST VALUE Rob Gronkowski The fact that Gronkowski delivered extraordinary numbers during the regular season is hardly bulletin material. But his accomplishments become…

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Is Tom Coughlin a Hall of Fame Coach?

January 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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Is Tom Coughlin a Hall of Fame Coach? Just a few years ago this question would be ridiculous. Actually just two months ago this question would have been absurd, but if the New York Giants win on Sunday, the idea of Tom Coughlin being a Hall of Fame coach may be legit. For years there have been rumors that Coughlin has been on his way out. The players hate his old school ways. How many times have we heard about the five minute early to meetings rule? They have had unexplainable losing streaks nearly every year, but most years his teams end up in the playoffs. Even when he coached the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars he…

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AFC Championship Preview

January 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Ravens and Patriots AFC Championship Preview

Championship weekend has arrived in the NFL as the 2011 season continues to shock and awe. Gillette Stadium plays host to the AFC Championship between the high-flying Baltimore Ravens and the battle-tested New England Patriots.

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NFL Playoff Picks: Championship Week

January 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Super Bowl Picks

Check out Gridiron Experts AFC and NFC Championship picks for this weeks match ups between the Ravens and Patriots and Giants and 49er’s

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Broncos at Patriots NFL Playoff Preview (Sort of)

January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Broncos at Patriots NFL Playoff Preview (Sort of)

The Broncos proved that they can score points. They did it last week against one of the tougher defenses in the league. Pittsburgh, despite being on the road, has always given opponents trouble especially in the dying seconds of the game.

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