https://twitter.com/JMackeyPG/status/1187010871345766400?s=20 Call it my lack of morning coffee or great surprise, but I had to read this tweet over a few times to ensure my eyes weren’t deceiving me. The Pirates and Frank Coonelly have decided to part ways. Coonelly served as the team president for 12 years, but according to his statement “(he) decidedContinueContinue reading “Rapid Reaction – Frank Coonelly Out as Pirates President”
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My World Series Prediction
After the juiced ball dominated the regular season, it seems ironically fitting that the World Series will be decided on the mound. The league’s two hottest teams face off in a highly anticipated Fall Classic kicking off Tuesday night. Statistically speaking, the Astros offense rivals that of the 1927 Yankees and their pitching staff isContinueContinue reading “My World Series Prediction”
What To Do With These NFL Refs?
No need for a clever or long intro here: the refs absolutely stink this year. In the past, I would reserve that statement for bitter fans (myself included) looking for an excuse for why their team didn’t win. But in the more recent years, the performance of the referees has gotten worse and worse thatContinueContinue reading “What To Do With These NFL Refs?”
An Open Letter To Defensive Coordinator Keith Butler
Dear Keith, I know that you are busy in preparation for this Sunday’s game against the Chargers, but you need to read this. Luckily for you, this note is short and efficient. Don’t even think about covering Keenan Allen with a linebacker. Just don’t. Do you remember what happened last year? I do. Allen gashedContinueContinue reading “An Open Letter To Defensive Coordinator Keith Butler”
Some Mayonnaise Flavored MLB Playoff Predictions
Welcome to October Baseball! Appropriately, today is the first day of the month and the kickoff of the MLB playoffs. Whether it is October baseball, college football conference play, or the NFL, there is meaningful sports every night for the next month and then some. Not even to mention the start of NBA and NHLContinueContinue reading “Some Mayonnaise Flavored MLB Playoff Predictions”
Steelers, Tomlin Can No Longer Rely On Sheer Brilliance
For years, the Steelers have gone as far as the Killer B’s have taken them. When clicking, they were one of the most explosive offenses in the league and had the ability to compete with anyone any week. Whether it was by injury, free agency, or whatever AB is up to, they are all goneContinueContinue reading “Steelers, Tomlin Can No Longer Rely On Sheer Brilliance”
Tier Tuesday: Fast Food Chains
Today is the debut of Tier Tuesday. Simple concept: every Tuesday a tier list will be posted about anything from Fantasy Football QBs to the different ways to cook a potato. We all know TFTB already has a “Rank King” but what is a king without a usurper every now and then… Tiermaker.com is anContinueContinue reading “Tier Tuesday: Fast Food Chains”
So you drafted Andrew Luck and/or Lamar Miller…Now What?
It’s a Saturday night. You’re young and invincible. Having fun. Your fantasy team is shaping up to be the best it has in years. But then, tragedy strikes. You either drafted Andrew Luck, Lamar Miller, or worse…BOTH. You scroll Twitter as the pain and heartbreak mount. You feel sick to your stomach. You ask yourself,ContinueContinue reading “So you drafted Andrew Luck and/or Lamar Miller…Now What?”
Fantasy Stock Up/Stock Down: Wide Receivers
Michael Brookhart breaks down the stock movement of some NFL receivers you may have your eyes on this draft season.
Fantasy Stock Up/Stock Down: Running Backs
From Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, to OBJ and more, we will see a lot of players wearing new uniforms this upcoming season. How will these players’ new situations impact their fantasy stock? Let’s take a look. Today, I will share my opinions on running backs and next week I will do the same for receivers.ContinueContinue reading “Fantasy Stock Up/Stock Down: Running Backs”
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