NFL Post Concussion Lawsuits

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The parade of ex-players filing lawsuits against the NFL continues.  To date, 657 players have filed concussion related lawsuits against the NFL, stating that the NFL did little or nothing to educate or prevent brain injury from occurring. A recent lawsuit by 11 former player filed recently states … [Read more...]

I Will Arrive Violently

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They call them "Dirty", "Cheap", and they are reduced to"Thugs". The list of derogatory names is endless. The penalty's they incur are referred to weekly for "repeat offenders" as the NFL tries to legislate a kinder gentler league. If you read the comments from "Joe Public" and you will read … [Read more...]

The Steele Question

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In the aftermath of the 35-7 drubbing by the rival Ravens, I have heard nothing from the Steelers but the truth. They were out-hustled, out-coached, and out-played in every phase of the game. No excuses, just the 'get back to work' mantra that fits the "blue collar" persona that the Pittsburgh … [Read more...]

Fantasy Football: Assessing My Fantasy Team’s Week 1 Performance

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By Richard Barber In my boredom during tropical storm Irene, I decided for the first time in my life (crazy I know) to play fantasy football this season. I see what all the fuss is about. It really does change the way you watch football. You root for teams and players you wouldn’t otherwise … [Read more...]

Top 5 NFL Games to Watch

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By Richard Barber The NFL is back. The lockout is long gone and preseason games are slated to begin this Thursday night. Of course, the real games begin September 8th with the Saints taking on the Packers in Lambeau Field. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what will be the top 5 games to … [Read more...]

The Team or the Player?

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Who wins games - teams or players? Play as a team and win as a team. "If we all do our part together we are a force to be reckoned with..." (can't you just hear the lockeroom pep talks?). How else would you deal with a supposed group of the most highly skilled and talented players in the game … [Read more...]