Super Bowl Quick Hits and Links

2.08.10 6:20 pm by Alex

Well, it’s over. Football season is over. Can I hibernate until September? It’s the day after Super Bowl XLIV, so let the over-analysis begin:

  • I’m going to assume that all of you saw the game. If not, you’re one of about 20 people who didn’t. Go watch the highlights.
  • The onside kick to start the second half was the gutsiest call I’ve ever seen. Who does that?!? Although the game was close at the half, the Saints hadn’t been able to get into the endzone, and it seemed as though the Colts could take off at any moment and leave New Orleans in the dust. All year long, Peyton Manning & Co. had been doing some of their best work on the last drive of the first half (ask the Ravens and Jets) and on long drives to start the second half. The Saints were able to manage the game in a way that kept the Colts from taking advantage of such possessions, which was huge in keeping the game close until Drew Brees fully ascended into god mode.
  • Read the rest of this entry »

The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 11

11.12.09 11:32 pm by Alex and Pat

Alex and Pat go through this week’s NFL matchups, make their picks and answer your fantasy questions.

Be sure to send us your fantasy questions or your predictions for this week’s top fantasy performers (QB, RB, WR, TE) if you think you have what it takes: podcast@thesportsgeeks.com and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/thesportsgeeks. We’re listed on iTunes so click here and subscribe. Thanks for listening!

 
icon for podpress  The Sports Geeks - Episode 11 [23:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (104)

Current Standings:

Game Picks: Alex (7-6 this week),(88-41 overall) – Pat (7-6),(89-40)
Fantasy Picks: Alex (0-4),(3-33) – Pat (1-3),(4-32)

Read the rest of this entry »

Tweets of the Week: Super Bowl Picks

8.05.09 2:28 pm by Alex

With the NFL season fast approaching, now’s as good a time as any to see who the favorites to win it all are. For Sunday’s question of the week, I asked for our Twitter followers’ Super Bowl picks for this coming season. Here’s a graph of the response:

Read the rest of this entry »