ESPN NFL Insider, Field Yates, is this weeks guest on the show! Continue reading “S3, Ep. 5: Field Yates, NFL Insider for ESPN”
Tag: Seattle Seahawks
S2, Ep. 12: Natalie Weiner, Sports & Culture, Bleacher Report
Natalie Weiner has been one of the best follows on Twitter for me for quite some time. Her insight is always interesting, and her takes always honest. Her background (Columbia grad, former Editor at Billboard Magazine) makes the sports media world that much richer with fresh takes and ideas. So we’re all better for her writing sports and culture for Bleacher Report. Continue reading “S2, Ep. 12: Natalie Weiner, Sports & Culture, Bleacher Report”
S2, Ep. 9: Mina Kimes, Senior Writer, ESPN/ESPN The Magazine
The first story I ever read by Mina Kimes was The Art of Letting Go. After that, I discovered she had written a number of pieces for ESPN that were excellent and that I enjoyed. Continue reading “S2, Ep. 9: Mina Kimes, Senior Writer, ESPN/ESPN The Magazine”
NFL Playoffs 2016: It’s Time For Matt Ryan, Alex Smith To Change Their Playoff Narrative

I’m currently reading the book “Rebel Yell”, written by S. C. Gwynne, about the life of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson. Early in the book it describes a time in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia) in which Jackson established himself as a worthy war general and tactician to be reckoned with. He was unassuming, disciplined, and boring by personality, but was as gifted as any in field tactics. Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2016: It’s Time For Matt Ryan, Alex Smith To Change Their Playoff Narrative”
NFL Playoffs 2015: NFC Divisional Round A Proving Ground For Packers, Seahawks

One of the best parts about sports, for me, is the competition when something is on the line. It’s that competition when you’re so close to achieving the ultimate goal that makes everything about practicing and playing worth it. Which is why this week’s NFC Divisional match ups has me so excited for football this weekend. Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2015: NFC Divisional Round A Proving Ground For Packers, Seahawks”
Wild Card Weekend Thoughts: Kirk Cousins, Blair Walsh, And Cincinnati’s Bungles

With the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs in the books I wanted to share a few thoughts. Continue reading “Wild Card Weekend Thoughts: Kirk Cousins, Blair Walsh, And Cincinnati’s Bungles”
NFL Playoffs 2015: NFC Wild Card Weekend Primer

Let’s just jump right in.
Seattle Seahawks v. Minnesota Vikings
I want this match up to be closer. Continue reading “NFL Playoffs 2015: NFC Wild Card Weekend Primer”
Fantasy Football 2015: Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets, And Playoffs?

Ladies and gentleman, we’ve come to week 13.
If your commissioner knows what they’re doing (and I assume they all do) then this week should wrap up the regular season for your fantasy leagues. Now is the time when not just money, bragging rights, and personal dignity is on the line; but the opportunity to achieve all of those things is on the line. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets, And Playoffs?”
Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Seahawks Vs. 49ers

I remember a time not very long ago when this game had a lot more Fantasy star power.
One of the more underrated rivalries now, not long ago before the San Francisco player exodus, NFC Championship conversation began and ended in the Pacific Northwest with these two teams. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Thursday Night Audibles For Seahawks Vs. 49ers”
Fantasy Football 2015: Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets

On Bye: Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots
Before I get into telling you about guys you probably will curse me for later (I apologize for Chris Polk and Brandon Weeden being bad football players), let’s talk about the power of knowing your situation. Continue reading “Fantasy Football 2015: Week 4 Waiver Wire Targets”