So far this week, I’ve spent my time really going after the Pitt Panther football program in preparation for this Saturday’s Pitt-Penn State matchup in Beaver Stadium. Since writing and releasing my first two blogs on the subject, my TFTB colleagues have come after me saying, “Wow Smalls, does Pitt really have that much realContinueContinue reading “Pitt Hate Week – Day 3: The Rivalry Itself”
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Start’ Em Sit’ Em Tight Ends – Week 2
Starts Start of the Week – Mark Andrews vs Arizona Cardinals Man the Cardinals are in for a very rough outing against the Ravens this week. Andrews will look to add further damage to a defense that was beaten down by a rookie tight end in T.J. Hockenson in week one. His stat line speaksContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Tight Ends – Week 2”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Wide Receivers – Week 2
Starts Start of the Week – Julian Edelman vs Miami Dolphins Edelman was my start of the week last week and I am rolling with yet again for his matchup with the Miami Dolphins. While Phillip Dorsett and Josh Gordon saw the touchdowns last week, Edelman still had six receptions for eighty three yards againstContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Wide Receivers – Week 2”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 2
Starts Start of the Week – Austin Ekeler vs Detroit Lions Eekler was a monster in fantasy last week demolishing the Indianapolis Colts with three touchdowns on the day with one rushing and two receiving. The Chargers proved that they do not need Melvin Gordon after all. I see the trend going upwards as EkelerContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Running Backs – Week 2”
Start’ Em Sit’ Em Quarterbacks – Week 2
Starts Start of the Week – Lamar Jackson vs Arizona Cardinals Jackson was my start of the week last week and it paid dividends as he scored one more touchdown than I predicted with five against a shameful Miami defense scoring a whopping 36.56 in my fantasy league. Look for this to continue as heContinueContinue reading “Start’ Em Sit’ Em Quarterbacks – Week 2”
Let’s All Calm Down, Brownies
Calm down. It was one game, yes, it was a terrible game, but it was one game. There was an unprecedented amount of expectation going into this season for the Browns. With the acquisition of superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., the expectations of this young and energetic Browns team was at an all timeContinueContinue reading “Let’s All Calm Down, Brownies”
The Most Important Pitch Ever Thrown
October 30th, 2001. Yankees vs. Diamondbacks, Game 3 of the World Series in the Bronx. New York City, and America, was recovering from the worst attack on our nation’s soil. The September 11th terrorist attacks brought America to it’s knees. But America was about to see the most important pitch ever thrown at Yankee StadiumContinueContinue reading “The Most Important Pitch Ever Thrown”
Thank You, Fred McLeod
“GOODBYE OAKLAND, ITS OVER!!!” Cleveland lost a great one yesterday. Our beloved Cavaliers play-by-play announcer Fred McLeod passed away Monday night. Since 2006, Fred has been the voice of the Cavaliers alongside Mr. Cavalier, Austin Carr. From Strongsville which is 20 minutes southwest of downtown Cleveland. Fred was the voice of some of the greatestContinueContinue reading “Thank You, Fred McLeod”
Moorhead’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 2
Well the NFL sure surprised me with the first week of the season. You know the drill by now. Let us dive into my NFL Power Rankings for Week Two. #32 Miami Dolphins (0-1) Previous Rank: 32 Anybody telling you that the Dolphins weren’t tanking this year was just so full of crap as thisContinueContinue reading “Moorhead’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 2”
Pitt Hate Week – Day 2: A Summary of Panther Football
In preparation for this upcoming butchering on Saturday between the Shitt Panthers and the esteemed Pennyslvania State University, I wanted to continue my Inaugural Hate Week. After some kind words yesterday towards our friendly neighborhood narc, Coach Pat Narduzzi, I wanted to keep the train going by addressing the Pitt Panthers football program as aContinueContinue reading “Pitt Hate Week – Day 2: A Summary of Panther Football”
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