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When we talk about different sports, soccer is undoubtedly the most popular one in the world. With millions of followers, it is an activity that unites fans, and brings joy as well as excitement. Soccer players are considered stars in the world earning a lot of money and they are considered as players who are deemed as role models.
Giorgi MikhelidzePublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedSuper Wild Card Weekend Recap: Blowouts Galore
I love the NFL Playoffs with a passion. Ever since my childhood, I always loved that opening playoff Saturday, and seeing the kickoff and realizing, "It's here. The playoffs are really here." I had that same exact feeling when the opening game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Las Vegas Raiders, and I was expecting a good game between these two teams. Sure enough, I got just that. The first game of the 2021 NFL Playoffs was close and nail-biting, but also had what usually comes with playoff games: officiating controversy. In this case, it was a badly timed whistle that ended up leading to a Bengals touchdown in the first half.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWhat Went Wrong: The Timeout Wasn't the Only Reason
The playoffs got underway, and many fans of the Los Angeles Chargers are still thinking, "If only Brandon Staley hadn't called that timeout." Yes, Brandon Staley's choice to call a timeout with 38 seconds left in overtime (and the game overall) was responsible for the Chargers' devastating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the regular season. However, what if I told you that it wasn't the only cause of their demise? What if I told you that the timeout was just the cherry on top of a proverbial banana split of blown opportunities that occurred during the final four weeks of the regular season? No, this isn't 30 For 30; this is just a brief look at the factors that resulted in the Chargers missing the playoffs.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWashington Football Lobbyists
The Washington Football Team (WFT), I prefer a more fitting acronym WTF, following the media reports detailing the long running egregious behavior of the owner and upper management; could possibly be changing its name to The Commanders.
Alan MatkovicPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWomen Like Sports, too
I love sports. I absolutely adore them. I have three teams I root for passionately and religiously. I have my superstitions the day the play their games. When I was much younger I issued to collect jerseys like it was going out of style. I have been to multiple games live and up close. I’m an entire woman. And a proud black one at that. I was born in the 80s so I grew up on the Showtime Lakers and the Lasorda Dodgers. I grew up a Raiders and Rams fan but when they both left Los Angeles, I found a new team to adore back in 1994…The Green Bay Packers. I was at my uncle’s house and the Packers were playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (back when both teams were in the same division), the QB of the Packers who wore #4 was just flinging the ball all over the field. His attitude seemed to be maybe Sterling Sharpe catches it or maybe The Bucs DB catches it. I guess we’ll all find out together. A gunslinger they called him. Favre was on the back. I said, “How do you pronounce that?” My uncle side eyed me and said it’s pronounced “Farv”. Brett Favre? Okay, well I like the way he plays. And also the Minister of Defense, Reggie White (I remember when he played for the Philadelphia Eagles) was on the other side? Oh I’m in!
Tee RichardsonPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedStating the Obvious: The NFL Has a Diversity Problem
On January 27, 2007, Michael Pettaway Tomlin became the 16th head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, replacing the retiring Bill Cowher, who led the Steelers to victory in Super Bowl XL in the 2005 season. This current season is Tomlin's 15th as coach, and in that time, he led the Steelers to a win in Super Bowl XLIII, and returned to the big game two years later. He also has the impressive distinction of having never had a losing season. Not one. Why am I stating all of this? This past week, among the head coaches who were fired from their teams was Brian Flores (Miami Dolphins) and David Culley (Houston Texans), and as a result of this, Tomlin is the only Black head coach in the National Football League.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedJust win baby
Let's go, Raiders! Finally, as of Sunday 1/9/2022 the Las Vegas Raiders have punched their ticket to the 2021-2022 NFL playoffs. The Raiders clinched their Wildcard spot in an insane OT win over the LA Chargers. Just a quick refresher for context of how this could have played out. Either team wins they eliminate the loser from the playoffs and the Steelers get in. They tie and they both get in, but the Steelers are eliminated from the playoffs. At first the Raiders seemed like they had this game in the bag, until Justin Herbert decided he just didn't feel like losing that night. Multiple 4th and long conversions in the last 5 minutes of the game, and a touchdown in literally the last seconds to tie the game for overtime. Both teams get field goals and now it's Raiders ball. The Raiders are running down the clock running the ball, and according to Carr and Bisaccia they were prepared to just take the tie. That was until LA called a time out, so the Raiders decided to just go for the game winning kick and take playoff ticket if LA didn't want to tie.
Dyllon RodillonPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWhat Went Wrong: The Colts Need a Quarterback
In a moment that would even make members of the 2003 Minnesota Vikings pull a Billy Madison and shout, "You blew it!", the Indianapolis Colts entered Week 17 of the 2021 season with a 90% chance of making the playoffs. In each of their final two weeks of the season, the Colts had the simplest clinching scenario: win and in. The most beautiful thing in the NFL is controlling your own destiny and not relying on other teams to help you, but even then, one has to capitalize on it. The Colts didn't do that. Now, I can understand losing to the Las Vegas Raiders; all of the negative stuff, that's off the field. On it, the Raiders are a good team, so the Colts losing to them in Week 17 isn't shameful. Week 18, however, that's another story.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedNew England Patriots v Bills – Super Wild Card Weekend
So, the New England Patriots v Bills will meet for the third time this season. After 17 games; it is time for the NFL playoffs. On Saturday, there will 2 wild card games; 3 games on Sunday, and for the first time, one game will be on Monday.
Lynne BlackPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWhat Went Wrong: Quoth the (Baltimore) Ravens, "Playoffs?! Nevermore!"
Normally, my "What Went Wrong" stories are usually about teams who were eliminated during the playoffs, and I've done those stories regarding NHL and MLB teams. The NFL is interesting, as the short schedule allows for close races that make in-season eliminations quite gripping. This was definitely the case regarding the Baltimore Ravens, and it still mystifies me as a football fan. Two-thirds through the season, the Ravens were at the top of the entire American Football Conference after an ugly win over the Cleveland Browns, but as we would see in the weeks that followed, it would be their last. So how did this catastrophic collapse happen? Here's a look at Baltimore's last six games of their season.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWTF?!?!: Why Terminate Flores
In the afterglow of what counts as a successful season for the Miami Dolphins (winning record and a sweep of the Patriots) I wake up bleary eyed to news of head coaches getting fired. Orienting myself in the time of year, I am not surprised. The shock came from who was fired. Brian Flores, Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins for the last 3 years, has been relieved of his duties. Shock is a bit of an understatement. As I sift through texts, phone calls, and DMs asking about my opinion or knowledge of the incident, I find myself in an odd position. On the one hand: Flores has achieved something that hasn't been achieved since the 2004 season (back to back winning seasons) and has swept the AFC east rival Patriots for the first time in 21 years. On the other hand, the Dolphins have ridden ho-hum seasons to 20 years with exactly 0 playoff wins.
Mel GrasselPublished 2 years ago in UnbalancedWeek 18 Recap: 70 Minutes and a LOT of Drama
Now I know why the NFL decided to extend the season and add an extra week: for insanity like this. Now I know why the NFL decided to add an extra playoff spot two years ago: for insanity like this. The sounds you heard during this final Sunday of the 2021 regular season were the owners counting their money, and also laughing at the fans whose hearts were racing. Some fans were vested in scenarios that had nothing to do with their favorite teams, adding more nerves to said fans. Yet in spite of all of the infuriatingly nail-biting moments that took place in this final week, this football fan drank in every bit of this.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in Unbalanced