Posts From: August 2014
NFL and NCAA Football Games Speeding Up
The NFL is speeding up, so don't peel your eyes from the screen, take a bathroom break, or grab a beer because you might miss something. That is in one part a result of the hurry-up offenses that have increased the number snaps from center on a per-game basis. A sample is the Patriots: in 2013, they snapped the ball six times more per game than they did ten years ago; the Saints had four more snaps per game; and the Bills eight more times as most NFL teams are now using some type of hurry up offense.
Louisiana State – Out wth the Old, in with the New (on Offense)
With the 2014 NCAA FB season about to start, we take a look at a SEC favorite. The LSU Tigers with Coach Les Miles have managed double digit wins since back in 2009.
Big Changes in Pay Structure in the NCAA
Now that the 2014 NCAA FB season is almost here, a judge has ruled that the NCAA must permit colleges to pay athletes, a decision that could affect the world of college sports drastically. The decision by the Judge was that the decades-old rule not permitting payment to university athletes was an antitrust law violation.
Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Preseason Competition
With the 2014 NFL regular season approaching and preseason underway, let’s take a look at the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks. In particular, let's examine the wide receiver position previews for 2014.
6 Pressing Questions for the Arkansas Razorbacks
With the NCAA Football season just a matter of days away from starting, we take a look at the Arkansas Razorback of the South Eastern Conference. This is a team that wants to make amends with fans for their disappointing 2013 season. They ended last year with a record of 3-9, and begin their training camp looking for some immediate improvements.
Jamaal Charles Ready to Make History for Chiefs
With the 2014 NFL Preseason here and the Regular season approaching, we take a look at the Kansas City Chiefs and their star running back Jamaal Charles. Charles is expected in the first couple of regular season game to move past former Chiefs career rushing leader Priest Holmes. Charles hopes to move on to higher expectations like the Hall of Fame as a running back in the NFL.
Week 1 NFL Preseason Recap and Week 2 Preview
Let's take a look at some results this weekend's NFL Preseason games, and look ahead to Week 2 and the regular season. Can we learn anything about these teams from their first exhibition games, or will sportsbooks begin to reevaluate some teams, coaches, and quarterbacks?
2014 ACC Futures Odds Breakdown
With the 2014 NCAA Football season ready to begin, many fans are wondering why the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is seeking more respect.
Florida Gators Look to Improve in 2014, Still a Longshot in NCAA
With the 2014 NCAA Football season a few weeks away, the former SEC powerhouse Florida Gators are looking to the future of the franchise. In 2013, Florida had their worst season since 1979 as they went 4-8 overall, with seven straight losses and a embarrassing loss to Georgia Southern. Thus, the Gators are seeking a quick turnaround for 2014.
Week 1 Preseason Recap – Raiders at Vikings
With 2014 NFL Preseason games underway, let's recap some of the games during this "spring training" stint. We'll start with the Minnesota Vikings win over the Oakland Raiders.