The problem has corrected itself and for the first time in his career, Devin Booker is finally an NBA All-Star. Due to a groin injury, Lillard pulled out of the NBA All-Star game and the 3-point contest and he'll be replaced by Booker in both events. https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1227988564341907457?s=20 I think the NBA truly got lucky withContinue reading "Devin Booker is replacing Damian Lillard in the NBA All-Star Game"
Brooksy’s First Mock Draft…and 3 Potential First Round Trades
Full disclosure, this is my first time officially doing a full-round mock. I typically do a seven round mock with the Steelers, but this is new territory for me. For the most part, I consider myself a "team need" drafter as opposed to going best player available. Check out my initial mock draft below. AtContinue reading "Brooksy’s First Mock Draft…and 3 Potential First Round Trades"
The Houston Astros are completely BONKERS
This situation continues to get crazier and crazier and the Astros are starting to look like complete BAFOONS. At one point in my baseball fandom, I liked the Astros. I was a big fan of Bregman, Altuve, Correa and a few of the other guys. But after this latest news I can't really even haveContinue reading "The Houston Astros are completely BONKERS"
Bouwmeester Suffers “Cardiac Episode” During Game
St. Louis blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester was conscious and alert after suffering a cardiac episode during Tuesday nights game against the Anaheim Ducks. Bouwmeester had just completed a shift before collapsing on the teams bench during a tv timeout. https://twitter.com/gatewaygrinders/status/1227441378961043465?s=21 Teammates Vince Dunn and Alex Pietrangelo were near Bouwmeester when the episode occurred. Both teammatesContinue reading "Bouwmeester Suffers “Cardiac Episode” During Game"
Free Agent Quarterback Predictions
This is the year where we probably see some of the greatest (and not so great) quarterbacks run out the end of their contracts. This offseason questions will rise as to where these quarterbacks will go. I take a dive into where I believe each of these quarterbacks will end up. 1.) Case Keenum Prediction;Continue reading "Free Agent Quarterback Predictions"
Myles Garrett Suspension Lifted
The NFL offseason is an incredibly slow and grueling process. Stories like free agency and draft speculation get dragged out just to keep the NFL relevant during the down time. This will be especially true as I launch my first mock draft later this week to feed into this slow downtime of the NFL. Today,Continue reading "Myles Garrett Suspension Lifted"
Tom Brady: Free Agent
Although I formally believe that Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr. will be a New England Patriot at the start of the 2020 campaign, rumors have been swirling (and now confirmed) that Pats owner Robert Kraft wants Tom Terrific to test out free agency in an attempt to gauge his market value. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1226935151202095106?s=20 Honestly...I like toContinue reading "Tom Brady: Free Agent"
Antonio Brown apologizes to Big Ben
I don't know what to think about this, I can't really tell if this is truly heart felt or if this is Antonio Brown just being Antonio Brown. On Wednesday, via his instagram, the former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver apologized to Big Ben. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8eEUdPh-gB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link When AB was with the Steelers I mean this connection wasContinue reading "Antonio Brown apologizes to Big Ben"
Benny Buckets’ 2020 NFL Mock Draft
I love the NFL, and the NFL draft. But I’m not as good at this mock draft prediction stuff as some of my TFTB peers. So here’s a basketball fanatics best attempt at where I think some of these college studs will end up in the first round. My one surprise you’ll see on thisContinue reading "Benny Buckets’ 2020 NFL Mock Draft"
Moorhead’s 2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Like Derrik had pointed out, we have already done our "first" mock draft of the season. That was however, before the draft order was finalized with the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl. Now with the draft order set and certain individuals returning to school, we can finally proceed with the first mock draft. With ourContinue reading "Moorhead’s 2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0"
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