Understand American Football

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

1st and 10, do it AGAIN!
Everywhere in this world but in the United States, when people talk about “football”, they’re talking about “soccer.” When you’re in the US. though, “football” means the NFL, which means the National Football League.
Football in the United States is a fairly straightforward game. As in any sport, though, there’s [...]

Ibrahimovic caustic: “Enough with the football Mourinho”

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

And now? How to play the ‘Inter? In recent years, the Nerazzurri have become absolute masters of the Italian football championship with two different coaches: first Mancini, Mourinho then. Two Guasconi who are entrusted with another strong personality, a Swedish origins slave past Holland and from Turin, an attacker physically strong, but agile as a [...]

Mallorca delve into the wound

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Juande Ramos, who managed to record 17 victories and one draw in 18 meetings, can match within a week, the historical record of consecutive defeats Carlos Queiroz signed by five. And there may be denied any responsibility in the gusts. Afflicted in recent matches, yesterday decided to replace Juande Cannavaro to 35 minutes of the [...]

College Bowl Games: Too Many

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

32 college bowl games allow 64, or more than half, of the Division 1 schools to compete in games celebrating their weak schedules, 6-6 records, and the fact they finished the season with most of their players breathing. It’s wholly within the confines of absurd.
Over 315 college basketball teams compete for the right to garner [...]

NC State Coaching Search Begins After Chuck Amato Fired

Monday, November 27th, 2006

Chuck Amato received a pink slip yesterday after his team consistently underperformed. NC State formed a search committee of the eight people who can read on the campus and are casting their net wide due to the inability to hire big named coaches who aren’t alumni. Below you’ll find a list of qualifications for the [...]

Coker Dismissed. Replacement Sought

Friday, November 24th, 2006

Larry Coker was dismissed from his position as Head Coach of the University of Miami. It came as no surprise to most observers of college football. Here are some leading candidates to replace Coker:

Greg Schiano

Suge Knight

Jeff Bowden

Tom Izzo

OJ Simpson

The Nightstalker

The UnaBomber

Phillip Seymour Hoffman

Any DEA agent

College Football Recruiting: A Handy Guide

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

Recruiting in college football is heating up. Phony experts like Tom Luginbill are positing about the latest, greatest player while college football coaches are promising the world to young athletes who snort coke on a daily basis. In the never-ending struggle to help you, the reader, understand the intricacies of sports, here’s a handy guide [...]

Longhorn Fans Threaten Flutie. Longhorn Fans Can’t Spell Flutie

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Texas Longhorn fans are known to be passionate about their team. It’s now apparent that for many the strain of supporting their beloved team has altered their judgment. In a bizarre case of stupidity some fans sent Doug Flutie and family threatening messages because of comments made by Flutie. Texas, thy are duh-umb.
While most fans [...]

Jeff Bowden Replacement

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Florida State boosters are now excited about the prospect of a new offensive coordinator. In their minds, collectively generating enough brain power to possibly win a Wheel of Fortune game, the only fixin’ needed was to dump Jeff. Are they ignorant?
Florida State is a bad football team. Offensively, defensively, and special teams. In a year [...]

Bengals Bungle Lead Against Chargers. Marvin Lewis is a Defensive Genius

Sunday, November 12th, 2006

Marvin Lewis made his name as a defensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens and a short stint with the Washington Redskins. Much like the Pet Rock it seems that reputation doesn’t translate to success. Coach Lewis and the Bengals lost 49-41 to the San Diego Chargers despite gaudy numbers by Ocho Stinko, Chad Johnson.
The Bengals, [...]