Red Zone Report: Conference Championship

Patriots 21, Chargers 12 – The Chargers demonstrated why Red Zone efficiency is so important, especially in the playoffs. San Diego repeatedly had success against New England’s defense as they marched the ball down the field. However, when the they had the ball inside the red zone they couldn’t finish the job and had to [...]

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 [...]

Red Zone Report: Divisional Round

Packers 42, Seahawks 20 – Once again, the Seahawks proved that they can’t win on the road while the Packers demonstrated how difficult winning at Lambeau Field can be in January. The Seahawks were rolling early on as they took advantage of two early turnovers with scores. However, they then failed to get in the [...]

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, [...]

This Sounds Familiar

Guess who wants back in Green Bay? Mr. Javon Walker. Yes, this is the same Javon Walker who wanted out of Green Bay because the Packers refused to renegotiate his contract following the 2005 season in which he missed most of the year due to injury. The Packers gave him his wish and subsequently traded [...]

Why are You a Fan: NFL Edition

We are all fans of particular NFL teams, but it is important to ask: Why do we like the teams that we do?
Was it as simple as cheering for the local team? Or was it parental influence? Was it a favorite player, like Peyton Manning? How about a style of play, like the greatest show [...]

What I Want For Christmas

When six and seven year olds ask Santa Claus for toys, I thought I’d ask him for some help in the sports world. So please Santa, this is all I want for Christmas:
7. For the Pac Ten to play on ESPNThe Pac Ten finally gained some respect nationally this past season and it would have [...]

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 [...]

Rodgers Fills in for Favre

Packers quarterback and ironman Brett Favre is out with an apparent elbow injury, but I can say with absolute honesty that Packers fans can feel comfortable with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. :
Backup Rodgers, the 2005 first-round draft pick who has never had an opportunity to showcase his considerable talents, replaced Favre in the [...]