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.

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Why the Colts Should Go For 16-0

12.16.09 3:41 am by Alex

Yes, it’s that time of year. Fantasy football players who own Peyton Manning are losing sleep every night. The Colts have done all they can do, and the threat of Jim Sorgi is lingering. Is resting your starters when you have home field advantage really the best thing to do? Every year we hear: “save it for the playoffs”, “keep everyone healthy”, “our goal is to win the Super Bowl”. While those are seemingly good reasons, there’s not any statistical evidence to suggest that resting the final week(s) improves playoff chances. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

Oh no, he's hurt this year. What ever will they do?

Oh no, he's hurt this year. What ever will they do?

In years past, it’s not been such a huge issue. Normally, Indy has a loss or two going into the last week, and with nothing to gain, Peyton Manning and the other star players are in for a series or two, and then spend the rest of the game on the sidelines. This season, for the first time ever, two teams, the Colts and Saints, are 13-0. The Saints are showing no signs of folding; coach Sean Payton said “we’re going for it.” But, for the Colts it looks like business as usual. Rumor has it the starters will play at least a majority of the game this week, although all bets are off when it comes to the last two games of the season. Former coach Tony Dungy, now an NBC analyst, insists that the Colts will stick to his old strategy, ending any chance of an undefeated season. Whatever happened to playing to win the game? Where’s Herm Edwards when you need him?

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The Sports Geeks Podcast – Episode 12

11.19.09 10:46 pm by Alex and Pat

Alex and Pat debate the Patriots 4th and 2 call, discuss whether Favre can maintain his high level of play, go through all Week 11’s games, make their picks, and talk fantasy football.

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!

 
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Current Standings:

Game Picks: Alex (8-7 this week),(96-48 overall) – Pat (10-5),(99-45)
Fantasy Picks: Alex (0-4),(3-37) – Pat (0-4),(4-36)

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10 Things I’m NOT Looking Forward to This NFL Season

7.21.09 1:26 pm by Pat

While there are countless things that I am excited about for the upcoming NFL football season, there are also a handful of things that I really don’t want to see and/or hear about.  I struggled to come up with 10 total things and some may seem like a stretch because, well, they are.  I really, really like watching football so it can be hard to complain about.  If anyone, however, can find some faults and flaws, then I’m that guy.  So here is my list, in no particular order of annoyance.

1. Anything combining Chad ochocinco/Johnson and Twitter in the same sentence

I’ve already heard enough from #85 this summer to last me several seasons.  From the whole “Ochocinco” thing, to finding out he forgot to capitalize the first letter when he legally changed his name so he has to go by “ochocinco”, to him saying he is going to ingore the request of the NFL and tweet during games, I’m tired of hearing about him.  I don’t mind his touchdown celebrations, but the problem is you have to score touchdowns in order to do them.  Chad had 4 TDs last year and his worst overall season since his rookie year.  You could say he pulled a Freddie Mitchell last year, and by that I mean talking substantially more than your on the field performance allocates.  Speaking of Mitchell, aka “FredEx”, how is this for irony?  Chad needs to get off the Twitter and let his performance speak for itself.
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