NFC Championship Preview: Packers v. Giants

Breaking Down New YorkAfter two shocking playoff upsets over the Buccaneers and Cowboys, the Giants will try to punch an even more unlikely ticket to the Super Bowl. What has made the Giants so effective this postseason is the playof their quarterback Eli Manning, who has failed to throw one interception against the Bucs or [...]

NFL Playoff Preview

Green Bay Packers v. Seattle SeahawksIs there any sporting event that is better than a January playoff game at Lambeau Field. I’d be hard pressed to think of one. With homefield advantage, many people are regarding the Packers as a virtual lock to advance to the NFC Championship game, but don’t sleep on the Seahawks [...]

Favre for MVP? Some think So

Last week, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was one vote shy from becoming a unanimous MVP winner. That one missing vote was cast by Frank Cooney, founder of Sports Xchange. Cooney voted for Packers quarterback Brett Favre, thus preventing Brady from becoming a unanimous winner.
In an interview with the Boston Globe, Cooney said, “First, [...]

Favre Graces Cover

The accolades keep on coming for Packers quarterback Brett Favre. This week Sports Illustrated name Favre Sportsman of the Year, as the 38 year old quarterback graced the cover of the famous sports magazine.
“The 38-year-old Favre joins fellow quarterbacks Terry Bradshaw (1979), Joe Montana (1990) and Tom Brady (2005) as recipients of the award, given [...]

Sunday Observations, Part I

Despite an 8-1 record so far this season, the Packers have had their fair share of critics. Their lack of a running game, a one dimensional offense, and an average defense have all been points that anti-Packer people tend to raise. On Sunday, the Packers’ 34-0 home victory over the Minnesota Vikings went along way [...]