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Aaron Rodgers Deserves Better Than This (and He Could Have Had it Years Prior)
I've said this many times; I am numb to the immense amount of incompetence that Aaron Rodgers is surrounded by, have been for years. I'm just used to it. So is Rodgers. But much like Rodgers, just because I'm numb to it doesn't mean I have to like it. This week was supposed to be the start of something good for the struggling Green Bay Packers, who lost four straight entering Week 9. The Packers were facing the Detroit Lions, which is the NFL's way of giving this team a free gift-wrapped win. Instead, what happened was mistake after mistake after mistake, which resulted in the Packers somehow having no points by halftime against the 32nd ranked offense in the league! Per usual, Rodgers fought his way back, but because he had even less targets than usual (Romeo Doubs got injured earlier in the game), it wasn't enough. The Packers actually lost, 15-9, to the Lions.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished about a year ago in UnbalancedThis is how you should run for a football’s penalty rebound
Penalties. For some, one of the easiest ways of scoring a goal, and for others one of the most challenging moments. When thousands or millions of spectators are watching that 11 meters seem pretty far. A miss is not always crucial because it may contain a rebound. But to be there for it requires some inventiveness. One particularly stands out.
Matic CretnikPublished about a year ago in UnbalancedNFL Week 8 Recap: Going South
Week 8 began with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football, and that outing was not a good one for the Bucs. They found themselves dominated by the Ravens defense, as the Bucs couldn't do a thing until it was too late. The Bucs lost, 27-22, which is their third straight loss--a trait that is very foreign to Tom Brady. So why am I mentioning this with the main photo centering the Atlanta Falcons? It's simple. Because of Tampa Bay's loss, the Falcons and the Carolina Panthers' head to head game was for first place in the NFC South.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished about a year ago in UnbalancedCFL Week 21 Recap: Let's Get Nuts!
The 2022 Canadian Football League season ended with a weekend's worth of games that had absolutely no meaning in the standings. This was because the playoff puzzle was completed during Week 20, which saw first place in the East Division wrapped up, and the last playoff spot ended up filled, resulting in the playoff matchups being set in stone. Even with that, the regular season still had to be completed, and though the Edmonton Elks completed their immensely disappointing season (at 4-14), the remaining eight teams still had to finish their campaigns.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished about a year ago in UnbalancedWhy spending 0£ in a transfer market will hunt you down
I recently explained why getting too many players in a transfer window can’t work. Now, we’ll look at the complete opposite. Why a strategy of not spending a single £ on a transfer market will also hunt you down. Or at least prevent you from achieving some greater things. The case of Leicester City has encouraged me to clarify it in detail.
Matic CretnikPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedNFL Week 7 Recap: Actual Scoring on Thursday Night?!
You know, one thing I've been mixed on is the opinions on Thursday Night Football games. Here's the thing: during the NFL season, I love Thursday, because it begins a new week of in-game action, and regarding Thursday games, the two special Thursday dates are Opening Day (which always features the defending Super Bowl Champions) and, of course, Thanksgiving (which features a Detroit Lions game, a Dallas Cowboys game, and a special primetime game). Those aren't the games that get the scrutiny.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedFox Lane Sports Moments to Remember
Here's a look back at some great Fox Lane Sports moments. Relay 4X400 Team Gets Ready for Millrose Games The Millrose Games are about as prestigious as it gets for track and field athletes. That said, qualifying for the competition definitely creates scholarship potential for the high school track star who get to lace up for this historic New York City venue. It's one that dates back a hundred years and partially had Fox Lane Track Coach Chris Dossena agreeing that his girls 4x400 relay team should take the long view of qualifying for Saturday’s running in the New York City. But on the whole, he believes the opportunity represents something much more tangible.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedJohn Jay Settles for Tie Versus Byram Hills
On Monday, September 12, John Jay took to Contest Field and hoped to begin a winning streak against Byram Hills. Controlling the play in the first half, the Wolves were unable to grab a lead. So the Bobcats did the honors and jumped out to a 1-0 lead moments after intermission. The irony was not lost on the home team either. “It was like a slap in the face,” said Shannon Nolan, and the girls responded with two goals to take the lead. But two overtime periods passing, John Jay still had to go home with half a smile.
Rich MonettiPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedCFL Week 20 Recap: The Playoff Puzzle is Complete
It seems like yesterday that the 2022 CFL season began, it really does. Despite the fact that Canada's version of the sport is three weeks longer than the American version, it's still a sprint to the finish line. The season enters its 20th and penultimate week, and despite this, everything can be wrapped up with one week left to spare. Five of the six spots in this year's Grey Cup Playoffs are clinched, but there was still the remaining spot left, as well as key positioning. The scenarios were as follows:
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWhere has all gone wrong for Aaron Wan-Bissaka?
Going to EURO 2020 England had a lot of great options at right-back. Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, and Kyle Walker were calling for their place among the starting 11. England manager Gareth Southgate took advantage of such luxury and shared the playing time among them to maintain freshness in the team. However, the fifth option Aaron Wan-Bissaka was never in the contest to join the tournament’s squad despite playing really well for the club. Today, he looks as far away from Three Lions as he has ever been. So, where has everything gone wrong for him?
Matic CretnikPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedNFL Week 6 Recap: Clash of the Titans
As a football fan, I do enjoy weeks that contain what I love to call, "a double main event." By this, I mean not one, but two marquee games taking place in the the same week of NFL action. Obviously, one of the main event games is played on the Sunday Night Football slot, but another usually airs in the late afternoon slot, either sharing regional coverage with one other game, or actually airing nationally. In the case of the big battle between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, it was the latter.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWhen Nike had both C Luo and Messi, but why did they eventually lose Messi?
For the past 15 years, there has been a tit-for-tat between the pint-sized genius from Argentina and the pretentious superhero from Portugal, even when it comes to their most important dinner guy - soccer shoes. With nearly a billion-dollar contract in hand, Messi chose Adidas, while Crosby chose Nike.
Alessandro AlgardiPublished 2 years ago in Unbalanced