2015 NFL Playoffs: NFC Championship All About The Run Game

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Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Carson Palmer (4,671 yards, 35 TD’s, 104.6% Rating) left a lot to be desired in getting his first career playoff victory last week against the Green Bay Packers. Things don’t get easier against the Carolina Panthers this weekend, either. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

If you haven’t yet, check out my AFC Championship Game thoughts and prediction, here

Two points. One half.

That’s the reason I’m writing about the Carolina Panthers hosting the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Continue reading “2015 NFL Playoffs: NFC Championship All About The Run Game”

Locker Talk Episode 14! College Football Thursday (11/29/2012)

ImageCollege Football Thursday from 11/29! Locker Talk with The Lady Sportswriter discussed Georgia’s chances against Alabama in what turned out to be an epic SEC championship showdown.

Locker Talk: College Football Thursday 11/29 by Locker Talk | Blog Talk Radio.

Locker Talk Episode Ten! College Football Thursday!

Florida Gators Jeff Driskel (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The Lady Sportswriter and I discussed college footballs biggest match-up’s, gave our upset picks of the week (which ::ahem:: I almost called, and more! give it a listen!

Locker Talk: College Football Thursday! 11/08 by Locker Talk | Blog Talk Radio

Alabama Crimson Tide Prove They’re Number One, Oregon Ducks Lack Defense

I’m going to go ahead and throw it out there:

No matter how badly you want to fight it, and don’t agree with it, and downright refuse to acknowledge it, two of the top-5 teams in the country were on display Saturday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Continue reading “Alabama Crimson Tide Prove They’re Number One, Oregon Ducks Lack Defense”

Locker Talk Episode Five! (10/18/2012)

Football Thursday is upon us again! The Lady Sportswriter Kim Nash stopped by as always and discusses her thoughts on yesterday’s show regarding Andy Reid and Russell Wilson’s real issues. We also discuss the first BCS rankings of the college football season, talk SEC, and her upset pick of the week. BYU fans definitely wanna tune in for that. Give it a listen!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thelocker/2012/10/18/locker-talk-football-thursday-with-the-lady-sportswriter

Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 2)

You think you’re sad, talk to some of those faithful on Sunday (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America)

It was the perfect backdrop for a day of college football.

Finally, that crisp autumn air was a little “nippier” and it was starting to feel like something special was going to happen. Continue reading “Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 2)”

Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)

This was about as much fight as the Braves could muster as the innings went on (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Last weekend was full of promise as a sports fan in the State of Georgia.

On Friday the Braves, back in the postseason for the first time since 2010, were ready to go against the team that had unceremoniously knocked them out last season.  Continue reading “Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)”

“Locker Talk” Podcast debut!

The Locker now has an accompanying Podcast! Locker Talk debuted this afternoon and it will be a twice a week discussion on all things sports, music, entertainment and more. Give it a listen! It will be co-hosted by my good buddy Baden Bagley and feature insight from other writers and (hopefully) sports figures. The first features The Lady Sportswriter blogger Kimberley Nash and I discussing College Football, the SEC, Top-10 teams, most overrated and underrated and the big top-10 matchup between the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina. Listens appreciated, feedback always welcome. Enjoy!

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