Eddie G.

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NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 2nd): Reggie Bush not in Saints plans, Clinton Portis likely done for season, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 12:47 pm
Shutting it down? Reggie Bush May Not be a Saint in 2010 Bush has fallen out of the elite tole he once had in the New Orleans Saints backfield and isn’t even a marquee player as a receiver any...
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Kevin Roberts' Week 13 NFL Power Rankings

Eddie G. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 1:00 pm
Drew Brees and the Saints are now 11-0 after their 38-17 rout of the Patriots on Monday night. The Colts and Saints are yet again in the top two spots, after the Colts wiped away and early deficit to ...
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Charlie Weis and Tim Tebow: A contrast in circumstance

Eddie G. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 11:11 am
I don’t know Charlie Weis. I’ve never met the guy and likely never will. All I know of Coach Weis is what I’ve seen on television or heard in interviews, but he seems like a nice enough guy. ...
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NFL Week 13 Preview: Five Things to Watch For

Eddie G. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 11:08 am
Can the Vikings get to 11-1? Like the band U2, we still haven’t found what we’re looking for. The New England Patriots proved to be no match for the New Orleans Saints, who have now been ...
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NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 13: Jay Cutler to Rebound Against Rams

Eddie G. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 10:18 am
Can Cutler bounce back? We had a rough going in Week 12, missing on start calls for Matt Ryan (injury) and Jason Snelling (Michael Turner returned), while missing on all of our sleeper picks. We lea...
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Don't Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 12 Review

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:02 pm
Forsett was an elite Start. We had a horrible week with our Start/Sit column in Week 12, and not to make excuses, but injuries to Matt Ryan and Michael Turner (again) played a helping hand in it. W...
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MNF Fantasy Breakdown (Week 12): New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 3:22 pm
Drew Brees and the Saints are 3-0 against the AFC East this season, but 4-0 and an 11-0 overall record won't come easy. You’ve waited all week long to see the “game of the week” ...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 30th): Matt Ryan day to day, Cedric Benson to start in Week 13, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 12:44 pm
He's baaaack. Matt Ryan “Day to Day” With Sprained Toe Ryan sprained his toe early in Atlanta’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and ended up missing the rest of the game...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 27th): Big Ben questionable for Sunday, Cedric Benson's status still uncertain, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 27, 2009, 7:05 pm
He's ready, but will he play? Big Ben Considering Sitting Out Sunday’s Game Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is contemplating sitting out Pittsburgh’s game against the Baltimo...
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What to watch this weekend: Turkey not included

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 26, 2009, 9:46 am
Turkey, family and five days full of football. Now THAT’S something ...
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NFL Picks (Week 12): 11-0 for Colts and Saints, Steelers and Giants to win must-wins, Titans to keep rolling, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 11:30 pm
There’s been no shortage of excitement up to this point in the NFL season, but Week 12 may be the most exciting week of the season yet. Week 12 is highlight by the prospect of Indianapolis and Ne...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 25th) Michael Turner practicing, Matthew Stafford doubtful, Kurt Warner to face Titans, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 11:26 pm
He'll likely miss another week. Michael Turner Returns to Practice Turner returned on a limited basis on Wednesday, but since head coach Mike Smith hasn’t given any estimate on when Turner...
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Iverson calls it a career - is this really it for A.I.?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 6:26 pm
Well, it looks like you can stop wondering where Allen Iverson is going to land next. Apparently it’s going to be on his couch at home, as according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Iverson is calli...
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NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12: Ryan Grant to Feast on Detroit Lions

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 12:31 pm
Grant should run all over the Lions. We had a great showing last week, giving you the right calls more often than not, while posting an 11-4 record for Week 11. We suggested that you start Eli Manni...
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Weddings, anniversaries, handheld tv's and national championships: A Thanksgiving tale

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 11:30 am
I’ve always hated going to weddings on important football weekends. Chalk it up to a conflict of interest. It’s bad enough most weddings already ridicule us single guys by gathering us into a circ...
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College Football Picks (Week 13): Top 25 Games

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:00 am
There’s nothing like Thanksgiving week if you’re a college football fan, right? Not only does this week offer up the chance to get our fill on various delicious meats, sides, and dessert...
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NFL Week 12 Preview: Will Indy and New Orleans stay undefeated?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 4:15 pm
Drew Brees and the 10-0 Saints face their toughest test of the season as the Patriots come to New Orleans for an epic Week 12 clash. We are now 11 weeks into the 2009 NFL season, and we are still wait...
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NFL Weather Report (Week 12): Cards and Chargers scorching hot, winter coming early for Broncos

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 3:30 pm
Adrian Peterson is having a fine season, but he might indeed be a background figure with how well Favre is playing right now. HOT Arizona: Most of the talk in the NFC is about the Saints and Vikings...
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Don't Kill the Messenger: NFL Fantasy Start & Sit Week 11 Review

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 1:00 pm
Ricky Williams is proving that there's still plenty left in the tank. We had another successful week with our Start/Sit column in Week 11, as we made the right call by suggesting starts for Eli Ma...
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Kevin Roberts' Week 12 NFL Power Rankings

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 12:15 pm
... with their fast start in the first five games, it surely keeps them in the mix for the playoffs, as well as their division. 14. Baltimore Ravens (5-5) ... first four weeks, and it’s cl...
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Chris Johnson 2,000 Yard Watch: Post-Week 11

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 7:00 am
Chris Johnson needs 758 yards in his final six games to hit the 2,000 yard mark. After accounting for 284 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2 against the Texans, Tennessee’s Chris Johnson didn’t ...
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2009 Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 13): Can Ingram hold off hard-charging McCoy?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 6:00 am
Colt McCoy torched Kansas for 396 yards and four touchdowns in Texas' 51-20 win on Saturday. 1. Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama (1): Ingram didn’t have to do a lot against Chattanooga, but he did plent...
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Are Tracy McGrady and the Rockets on the outs?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 1:30 pm
... again, but how long will it be before he's fully back in action? Tracy McGrady is starting to feel like the Houston Rockets don’t want ... suit-up for the Rockets, and possibly even s...
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NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 11: Eli Manning to Take Flight Against Falcons

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 7:50 am
Manning finally makes sense as a "start" again. We had great success in Week 10, making the right call on Brett Favre, Ricky Williams, and nudging you in the right direction on sitting Matt Ryan and ...
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Kevin Roberts' Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: Colts Sneak Past Saints

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 12:33 am
Manning and the Colts willed their win to the top. While both games were in question until the final minute, both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts still exited Week 10 with unblemished r...
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Fantasy Football Week 10 Start/Sit Review: Don't Kill the Messenger

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 11:56 pm
Favre was yet again a solid play. It was another good week for The Red Zone Report’s Start/Sit column, so if you’ve been weary of taking fantasy advice, it may be time to jump aboard this...
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New Orleans' Hornets nest: The firing of Byron Scott

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 1:32 pm
What makes a successful head coach? Or perhaps a better question is… what makes a once successful head coach suddenly forget how to coach? Last week, the New Orleans Hornets announced that the s...
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Movie review: The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 15, 2009, 10:25 am
I’m a sports snob. I strongly believe there’s only a handful of truly great sports movies. It’s just too difficult for filmmakers to r...
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What to watch this weekend (Nov 13-15)

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 2:29 pm
The curtain is closing on college football’s regular season. The top three teams in the nation are all double-digit road favorites (Flor...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 12th): Clinton Portis ruled out for Sunday, T.O. misses pracice agan, Jamal Lewis lashes out, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 6:13 pm
Can Owens do more good on the bench? Justin Gage Out With Fractures in Back He hasn’t technically been ruled out yet, but this is as close as it gets without confirmation. Gage reportedly suff...
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Did the Hornets move too soon in firing Byron Scott?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 5:15 pm
Did the Hornets give up on Scott too soon? In a shocking NBA move, the New Orleans Hornets have fired head coach Byron Scott, according to league sources. The team is expected to make a formal announ...
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NFL Week 10 Preview: Five Things to Watch For

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 9:36 am
... . Cowboys 37, Packers 24 3. Is Chris Chambers For Real? His debut with Kansas City could only have been better if they actually won the game, but ... are piling up, and the New England Patri...
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Chris Johnson and the chase for 2,000 - can he do it?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 6:00 am
Can Chris Johnson become the sixth running back in NFL history to reach the 2,000 yard mark? In case you didn’t know, Chris Johnson is fast. Very, very fast. If he gets past you, good luck, and g...
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Kevin Roberts' NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Saints Still on Top

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 8:32 am
While the Minnesota Vikings certainly impressed with a 38-26 win against Green Bay in Lambeau Field, the fall of the previously undefeated Denver Broncos has now left just two unbeaten teams remainin...
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Week Eight Fantasy Start/Sit Review: Don't Kill The Messenger

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 7:18 am
We nailed it right on the head with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Miles Austin, giving us a solid record of 8-7 on the week, while struggling with some sleeper picks, and urging you to go the ...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 4): Eagles RB Westbrook practices, Slaton's starting job in jeopardy?, Colts lose starting LB for season, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:15 pm
Philly’s Westbrook Cleared To Return After suffering a frightening concussion in Week 7 against the Redskins, Eagles running back Brian Westbrook unsurprisingly sat out on Sunday against the Giants...
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5-0 Celtics running through foes - and straight to a record?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 3:45 pm
A few weeks before the NBA season started, new Boston Celtics acquisition Rasheed Wallace said the Celtics As good as everyone expected the Celtics to be, that statement might have seem a little far...
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Floyd's return to Irish lineup boosts Clausen's Heisman hopes

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 6:00 am
When Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd went down with a broken collarbone against Michigan State on September 19, it looked like his season would be over, and the Irish would have to make do without o...
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Could TCU and Boise State trip up this weekend?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 8:08 pm
Both TCU and Boise State have big games coming up next week, but first up, each BCS hopeful has a tricky road test to pass in order to keep their unbeaten season alive. TCU has won on the road at V...
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NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 3): Browns GM Kokinis out, Texans' Daniels done for season, Pack's Rodgers to play through pain, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 4:45 pm
Browns Fire GM Kotinis When you have to be escorted away from your place of work, it’s usually a sign that a ‘former’ should go in front of ‘place of work’, and that’s the case for Clevel...
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2009 Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 10): Timmah!

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 6:00 am
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State: Another stat-padding opportunity awaited Moore on Saturday, and he duly delivered. The Broncos could have a test on their hands on Friday night at Louisiana Tech, bu...
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Turner needs to shake slow start to boost Falcons' hopes

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 2:00 pm
Michael Turner has given fantasy owners a weekly boost by scoring at least one touchdown in each of his last five games, but even they have to be disappointed by his overall numbers after Turner ran f...
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NFL Monday Night Football Preview: New Orleans (6-0) vs. Atlanta (4-2)

Eddie G. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 12:15 pm
We’re only in Week 8, but you could go as far as saying that the New Orleans Saints could well wrap up the NFC South for all intents and purposes with a win over Atlanta tonight. The 6-0 Saints h...
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Matt Gentile's Week Eight NFL Power Rankings

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 8:00 am
1. New Orleans Saints (6-0) They were down against the Miami Dolphins but managed to take control in the second half. New Orleans finally gets their first divisional test against the Atlanta Falcons ...
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Winners and Losers: Matt Gentile's Week Seven NFL Awards

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 7:00 am
Is this the year the New Orleans Saints get back to the post season? Well, they’re undefeated through six games. So, it looks like they’ll make it there. For the past two seasons, head c...
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What to watch this weekend (Oct. 31 - Nov. 2)

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 11:07 am
With college football’s home stretch slowly coming into view, this Saturday offers fans another batch of important games that will le...
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NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 29): Young returns as Titans' starting QB, Seahawks' Tatupu and Saints' Evans done for season, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 8:00 pm
Winless Titans Turn To Young As expected, Titans coach Jeff Fisher announced today that Vince Young will be starting in place of the ineffective Kerry Collins on Sunday against Jacksonville. Colli...
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Heisman Trophy Watch (Week 9): Well, someone has to be #1, right?

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 1:00 pm
1. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State: Moore leads the nation in passing efficiency and touchdown passes, is 10th in completion percentage, threw for five touchdowns in his last game, and has five games of...
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NFL Quick Hits (Oct. 28): Chiefs hand LJ one-game suspension, Redskins TE Cooley to return this season, Philly's Westbrook questionable for Sunday, and more

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:00 am
Chiefs’ Johnson Suspended Until Nov. 9 After barring ’star’ running back Larry Johnson from team activities on Tuesday in the wake of him being the latest athlete to forget, it should c...
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2009/10 NBA Western Conference Playoff Predictions

Eddie G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 7:30 pm
With the 2009-10 NBA season getting started tomorrow night, and tons of new faces in new places, it’s time to predict which teams will finish where once the regular season is done. As always, the W...
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