Surprise victories by the Browns, Cardinals, Buccaneers, 49ers and Texans confirm that the road to a division title will be a lot tougher than expected for some preseason favorites. The Saints and the Jets, for example, are out of the box with an 0-2 record, and that’s definitely not a good sign for them. Meanwhile, the Lions, Packers, 49ers and Texans are feeling their oats at 2-0. This is
Monday, September 17, 2007
The Tuesday Morning Quarterback: NFL Week #2 Winners and Losers...w/ Media Notes
Posted on 11:44 PM by ergeg
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
NFL Wrap-Up: Week #1 Winners and Losers
Posted on 12:36 AM by ergeg
A quick look at the first week of NFL action. Injuries studded the landscape, and some surprise opening-game victories might portend changes in divisional dominance. Indianapolis Colts 41, New Orleans Saints 10—An impressive win over a good Saints team proved the Colts’ offense is as potent as ever. Indy’s re-tooled defense also looked
Friday, September 7, 2007
Whoops, Whoopi! Washed-Up Comedian Defends Vick (Sort of), Displays Geographical Ignorance on “The View”
Posted on 6:17 PM by ergeg
Remember Whoopi Goldberg? That comedian from the ‘80s and ‘90s who segued into an acting career for a while? Yeah, I could hardly remember her myself. Then this past week she took her new seat on “The View,” that ghastly concoction that Wikipedia describes as a “multiple Emmy-award winning American daytime talk show that airs on the ABC network.” “The View” won an Emmy? “The View” won an Emmy???
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Who Is Mark DeRosa, and Why Is He Doing Those Wonderful Things for the Cubs?
Posted on 10:26 AM by ergeg
As of this writing, the Chicago Cubs hold a shaky one-half game lead in the National League’s Central Division. But even with a mild case of the DTs, it’s remarkable that the Cubs are in the pennant chase at all, given the team’s penchant for ultimate failure. For now, it’s okay to savor the moment. Most casual fans would look at the Cubs and assume that they are where they are because of
Monday, September 3, 2007
NFL 2007: Predictions, Prognostications and Playoff Possibilities
Posted on 4:00 PM by ergeg
I wonder if the late Pete Rozelle and the other godfathers of parity ever had nightmares. Like waking up in a cold sweat after dreaming that every single team in the NFL had completed the season with an 8-8 record. League bosses would have to determine playoff participants entirely by looking at head-to-head intra-divisional results, intra/inter-conference records, strength of schedule
Friday, August 31, 2007
September Stretch Run: MLB Divisional Races Continue to Compel
Posted on 11:54 AM by ergeg
There’s nothing like excellent baseball, surprise performances and competitive division races to help baseball fans forget about steroids. The 2007 season has been incredibly entertaining. Even at this relatively late date, nothing is assured for any front-runner, and the Wild Card subplots add yet another level of intrigue. Here’s a divisional overview:AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST—Well, it’s presumed to
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The Worst Football Telecast Ever: Overhyped Vick-Watch Hangs ESPN’s TV Coverage
Posted on 11:38 AM by ergeg
NFL preseason games have no bearing on the standings. Yet preseason matchups are invaluable, not only for the teams trying to get warmed up and test out their rookies, but for gamblers and prognosticator types as well, who are looking for clues to the teams’ forthcoming performances in the regular season. There’s always some talk around the NFL about trimming the so-called exhibition schedule,
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