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What Went Wrong: Grounded
Normally, my "What Went Wrong" stories are reserved for hockey and baseball (and basketball if I wanted to), because those sports have a playoff series format. Football doesn't. The only time I could do a "What Went Wrong" about a football elimination is at some point during the regular season or after it, and even then, I can't mention all of them. 18 out of 32 teams miss the playoffs every year, and to make an eliminated NFL eam the subject of "What Went Wrong," it has to be monumental.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Means Business in Comeback Win Over Harrison
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all fall slideshows Click for Sideline Shots On Friday November 8, Somers suited up for the semifinals against Harrison, and an 11th straight victory seemed pretty straight forward. But a few mistakes, and Harrison playing tough on both sides of the ball, a serious curve was thrown into the Tuskers' night. Down 6-0 to start the fourth quarter and facing a 4th and 17 from the Harrison 25, the Tuskers simply stayed on point.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Clash of the NFC North Titans
From the very second after the Week 9 match ended, I had this date circled on my mental calendar. A chance to make up for that 24-14 loss at Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers went to Ford Field to face off against the Detroit Lions, and for us, this was a huge chance to make some noise in the NFC North race--a race that was supposed to be between these two teams, only for the Minnesota Vikings to decide to show out this season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Top Scoring Players on Fantasy Football (Week 13)
When it comes to Fantasy Football, we are very close to the end here. Week 14 is about to start, and in some leagues, Week 14 is actually the last week of the season before playoffs, as some leagues have three playoff rounds--but no more than that. So yeah, because of that, Week 13, which came and went, was definitely crunch time for those looking to get in, or for anyone looking to hang on to a top spot in leagues that allow playoff byes.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
A Million Ways to Get in the Playoffs (Week 14)
We are now down to the final five weeks of the NFL season, which has fully entered the month of December. I do love December as a sports fan, because the NFL's week-by-week schedule makes the home stretch very interesting and captivating. Plus, the holidays (Christmas and New Year's) basically mean the end of the regular season; once upon a time, the NFL crowned champions during the holidays. Week 13 saw two teams clinch spots, while the first four eliminations were handed out, but there's still a lot to decipher as the month of December begins to progress.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 13 Recap: How the East Was Won
Before this season started, somebody said that the Buffalo Bills wouldn't even make the playoffs. "Diggs is gone, they have no chance." "When the Bills finish 9-8 and miss the playoffs, their fans better apologize to Diggs."
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Arch Manning Scores First TD as Texas-Texas A&M Rivalry Resumes After 13 Years
The much-anticipated Texas vs. Texas A&M rivalry returned with a bang after a 13-year hiatus, and it was Arch Manning who made headlines. The Texas Longhorns quarterback scored his first touchdown in this iconic series, delivering a crucial moment in the game. Manning, the latest in a family of football legends, entered the game during a fourth-down running play and helped give Texas an early 7-0 lead at Kyle Field.
By Jayu2 years ago in Unbalanced
Top Scoring Players on Fantasy Football (Week 12)
Week 12 was quite an appetizing week, especially for those of us in Fantasy Football who were making that playoff push. Week 12 is part of that final stretch in Fantasy Football, as the regular season in that field is down to the final two or three weeks in that field. It's usually by this point that the trade deadlines have passed, and teams have to pretty much hope that their rosters either continue to thrive, or come through and climb that ladder
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers Falls 4-2 in Section Finals
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons Click for all Fall Slideshows Rye Slideshow After defeating Pleasantville on Wednesday October 30, Somers earned a berth in the section finals and Rye stood between the Tuskers and a second straight title. But the Garnets weren’t counting, and it didn’t take long to set a tone that carried through to the end.
By Rich Monetti2 years ago in Unbalanced
Let's Get This Party Started! (Week 13)
Time sure flies faster than KaVontae Turpin did during that kickoff return. It seems like yesterday that I was drafting Fantasy Football teams and getting ready for the season. Now here it is, three months later, and we are down to the final six weeks of the season, the final one-third of the year that will determine who joins the playoff party, and who ends up with a good or decent draft pick. This is the fifth year of the format that sends seven playoff teams per conference (four division champions and three Wild Cards), totalling 14 playoff teams overall.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
NFL Week 12 Recap: What Just Happened?!
Today's NFL recap is brought to you by the letters O, M, and G. So here it is, Week 12. The last week of the heart of the season. The last week before Thanksgiving. The last week before things get serious in the NFL. Yet so much wasn't serious about a number of games played during this week. Let's start with the craziest one: Cowboys @ Commanders.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
The Wild, Wild NFC West
Once Week 12 is officially over, I'll start on the yearly tradition of composing week-by-week playoff scenarios and looks at the playoff picture up until the last week of the season. However, this is something that has to be talked about right now, and it's the NFC West this season. Holy Toledo! The NFC West is 2/3 through the season, and they're on an even keel. No byes remaining for any of the teams; they've all played 11 games in 12 weeks. As we football fans have seen, the NFC West has been quite cluttered this year, with both teams being up and down for most--if not all--of the season.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Unbalanced
