Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Dec 28, 2011, 12:15 pm
It takes a lot of hard work to be the best, whether you’re a bass fisherman, a bass player, or a basketball player. You can be sure the likes of Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose have put in countless hours honing their skills from their days playing on youth basketball goal systems to now. Last...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 17, 2011, 11:58 am
Week 3 of the college football season sees a number of top teams face tough challenges on the road, and one of those teams in Stanford, who could be in for a real test against Nick Foles and Arizona. Andrew Luck and the Cardinal have battered their first two opponents, but that might not be the c...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 17, 2011, 11:50 am
No one really knows what the future holds for the Big 12 (currently minus two, and perhaps in full implosion mode soon), but in the present, the conference bears just as much watching on the field as it does off of it, with players like Landry Jones, Robert Griffin III, Justin Blackmon, and Cyrus Gr...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 17, 2011, 11:45 am
While the suits at Pittsburgh and Syracuse are busy trying to make their move to the ACC, the football teams from both of those schools are busy with a couple of tough non-conference road games this weekend. While the Big East digests the potential loss of two of their top basketball programs, yo...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 15, 2011, 4:00 pm
While a number of conferences, like the SEC and Pac-12, have already started conference play or will do so this weekend, the new-look Big Ten doesn’t begin conference play for another couple of weeks. But the non-conference portion of the Big Ten’s slate has already had a number of intriguing...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 15, 2011, 12:45 pm
The season is still young, but that doesn’t mean that a game can’t have national title implications. Saturday, Doak Campbell Stadium will host one such game, as #1 Oklahoma comes to Tallahassee to take on #5 FSU in a showdown that has received no shortage of hype over the last several months. ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 15, 2011, 12:15 pm
Conference action kicked off in the SEC last weekend, with last season’s division champions, Abuurn and South Carolina, starting conference play on a winning note by coming out on top in shootouts against Mississippi State and Georgia respectively. This week brings a couple of notable conferenc...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 13, 2011, 2:15 pm
One of the greatest competitions in all of sport, the UEFA Champions League, resumes again in earnest today as the eight-group, 32-team group stage gets underway. Last season, Barcelona and Manchester United met in the final for the second time in three seasons, and as they did in Rome in 2009, B...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 13, 2011, 10:45 am
Seemingly somewhat lost in Serena Williams’ latest US Open temper tantrum (if you could call it that) is who actually won the final, the way in which she won, and how significant it is for her career. Were it not for Serena’s controversial confrontation with chair umpire Eva Asderaki in the sec...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Sep 12, 2011, 4:00 pm
One of the greatest runs in all of sport is in serious danger of coming to an end. Whether or not you’re a fan of Ichiro, there’s no denying that it takes at least a little something special to consistently hit like he has even before he came to the U.S. a decade ago. His accomplishments are...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Jul 30, 2011, 12:15 pm
It looks almost certain that the Atlanta Braves will add an outfielder to their lineup before the end of the MLB trade deadline, and it won’t happen soon enough, with injuries (Brian McCann, Chipper Jones) and ineptitude (Jason Heyward, Nate McLouth) currently hindering the NL wild-card leaders fr...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 4, 2011, 8:00 am
When the Phoenix Suns are sitting at home this time next month, they’ll have no one to blame but themselves. After losing Amar’e Stoudemire to free agency last summer, you had to expect a dropoff from last season’s Western Conference finalists, and there was, as Alvin Gentry’s club was unde...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Dec 30, 2010, 11:45 am
Love the player, hate the 'stache? Sid vs. Washington: Games: 20 Goals: 13 Assists: 22 Home: Games: 20 Goals: 19 Assists: 18 New year, new streak. Tags: New York Islanders, NHL, Other Sports, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Washington Capitals
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Dec 29, 2010, 3:15 pm
I don’t know about you, but to my brain, ‘failure to cooperate’ computes as ‘guilty as sin.’ Just saying. If you feel that one of your strengths is helping people to get along and cooperate, check out social work degrees online . Tags: Brett Favre, Jenn Sterger, Minnesota Vikings,...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 26, 2010, 7:00 am
Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00 P.M. ET Spread: Atlanta by 1 Total: 47.5 If we could switch out the Monday night clash between NFC West also-rans Arizona and San Francisco for another game, this would be the one that should get primetime billing. On one side, you have the homestand...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 24, 2010, 7:00 pm
Mark Sanchez and the Jets are seeking a 9-2 start. New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 P.M. ET Spread: New York by 8.5 Total: 43.5 My, how things have changed since last these two met. After pounding the Bengals in Week 17 last season to book a place in the postseason, the Jets went t...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 24, 2010, 4:00 pm
Can Jon Kitna and the Cowboys improve to 3-0 in the Jason Garrett era? Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints, 4:20 P.M. ET Spread: New Orleans by 3 Total: 51 As far as auditions go, Jason Garrett is acing his, as the Cowboys are now looking more like the team we expected them to be coming into th...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 24, 2010, 1:00 pm
Tom Brady and the Patriots outlasted Peyton Manning and the Colts last Sunday to keep pace with the Jets atop the AFC East. Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots, 12:30 P.M. ET Spread: New England by 6.5 Total: 51 The Lions gave the Jets all they had back in Week 9, and they held a 20-10 lead la...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 21, 2010, 5:00 pm
Philip Rivers and the Chargers appear to be on another patented second-half hot streak The Chargers are catching fire at just the right time, with back-to-back wins against Tennessee and at Houston, and I look for them to keep the hot streak going and move to .500 by taking down their AFC West riv...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 20, 2010, 6:00 pm
Will Tom Brady and the Patriots have another classic with the Colts on Sunday? Whether you’re a Patriots fan, a Colts fan, or an NFL fan in general, I’d like to think you’ve had Week 11 circled on your calendar for a while now. When New England and Indianapolis get together, it’s almost a...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 20, 2010, 2:00 pm
Will Aaron Rodgers be able to lead the Packers to a sweep of Brett Favre and the Vikings? Week 11 shapes up to be an important week for several teams looking to keep their playoff hopes alive. The spotlight in Sunday’s early games will be on Minnesota-Green Bay, as the Packers look to inflict s...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 19, 2010, 3:15 pm
Kellen Moore and Boise State look to stay on course for a WAC title - and more. Boise State (9-0, 5-0 WAC) vs. Fresno State (6-3, 4-2 WAC), 9:30 P.M. ET, ESPN2 Spread: Boise State by 30 Total: 66.5 So, Fresno State, are you hoping that you can catch the Broncos looking ahead to next week’s visi...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 19, 2010, 1:30 pm
Ryan Lindley and San Diego State have been one of the surprises of the season, with a 7-3 mark going into Saturday's showdown with Utah. San Diego State (7-3, 4-2 Mountain West) vs. Utah (8-2, 5-1 Mountain West, 10:00 P.M. ET Spread: Utah by 2.5 Total: 55.5 Preview: After an 8-0 start that had Ut...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 15, 2010, 3:00 pm
Star RB Bernard Pierce hasn't been able to replicate last season's numbers thus far, but Temple is still in the hunt for the MAC East title. Temple Owls (8-2, 5-1 MAC) vs. Ohio Bobcats (7-3, 5-1 MAC) Time: Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. ET TV: ESPN2 Spread: Total: Last season, the MAC East title came down...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 11, 2010, 5:30 pm
Can Dan Persa and Northwestern put a damper on Iowa's season for a second straight year? Northwestern Wildcats (6-3, 2-3 Big Ten) vs. #13 AP/ESPN/BCS Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 4-1 Big Ten) Spread: Iowa by 9.5 Total: 50 Last season, Northwestern went into Iowa City and knocked Hawkeyes QB Ricky Stanzi o...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 10, 2010, 1:00 pm
Colin Kaepernick and Nevada will be looking to avoid the upset in Fresno. Fresno State Bulldogs (6-2, 4-1 WAC) vs. #21 AP/ESPN/BCS Nevada Wolf Pack (8-1, 3-1 WAC), 10:30 P.M. ET Spread: Nevada by 8.5 Total: 68.5 Can Fresno State slow down Nevada’s high-powered offense? The Wolf Pack are known m...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 6, 2010, 4:00 pm
Will Matt Ryan and the Falcons claim sole possession of first in the NFC South on Sunday? Week 9 of the 2010 NFL season offers up some interesting matchups, as we’ll get to see just what the likes of the Buccaneers are made of. We’ll also get to see if the Vikings can get a much-needed win at...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Nov 1, 2010, 9:13 am
Can Manchester United cause a few surprises and win the Premier League title from under the noses of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City? They are poised in third place with the arrival of new blood on the cards and online betting websites like Totesport are offering odds of 9/2 on United topping t...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 29, 2010, 3:00 pm
Will the Vikings finally use some sense with Favre? Is there anyone out there who feels a shred of pity for the Minnesota Vikings with their current struggles and daily Favre, Favre, Favre drama? I certainly don’t, because they’re getting exactly what they paid for. Perhaps some might consid...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 29, 2010, 11:00 am
Without Kurt Warner and Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald hasn't had many reasons to celebrate so far this season. After taking a look at which quarterbacks and running backs should not be part of your fantasy lineup in Week 8, this week’s sit list is rounded out with a rundown of which pass-catcher...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 28, 2010, 6:00 pm
What will Darren McFadden do as a follow-up to his huge day in Denver? After reviewing which signal-callers to sit in Week 8, here’s our look at which running backs fantasy owners should shy away from this week, at least in my opinion. Sit RB Cedric Benson, Cincinnati Bengals: Benson has found t...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 28, 2010, 3:30 pm
Mark Sanchez and the Jets face a tough home matchup against Green Bay in Week 8. I’ve taken a look at who you fantasy owners out there should give a starting nod to this week, but who should take a seat on the bench this week? I’m short on time today, so I’m going to have to dole this week’...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 27, 2010, 2:00 pm
Start QB Matt Cassel, Kansas City Chiefs: Cassel has been Mr. Efficient in the last couple of weeks, completing 70% of his passes and tossing five touchdowns with no interceptions. Buffalo is dead last in the NFL in QB rating against (114.1), next to last in touchdown passes allowed (14), and 27t...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 26, 2010, 1:30 pm
Can Cliff Lee help lead the Rangers to their first World Series title? For those of you who are disappointed that there won’t be a rematch of last year’s World Series, or that you won’t get a chance to see Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee face off in a matchup that would’ve made Phillies fans sali...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 22, 2010, 2:17 pm
We’re getting to the halfway point of the 2010 NFL season, and it should come as no surprise that a look at the NFL standings sees stalwarts and expected contenders like the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Baltimore Ravens holding down first place in their respecti...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Oct 6, 2010, 9:00 am
We’re already through four weeks of the NFL season, and if you’re a fantasy owner, you have to be especially disappointed with what you’ve seen from the likes of Brett Favre. However, the stars could be aligning for a resurgence of the Favre we’ve seen so much over the last two decades. ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - May 10, 2010, 1:10 pm
NFL legend Lawrence Taylor is in trouble with the law once again. Oh, you mean that LT? Yeah, the picture of depravity that is Lawrence Taylor is at it again. This NFL Hall of Fame linebacker is the prototypical bad boy of sports. Taylor finished an unparalleled career with the New York Giants, was ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - May 7, 2010, 3:14 pm
Barry Zito is off to the best start of his career. At the start of the second half of last baseball season, I did a post on Barry Zito’s importance to the San Francisco Giants making a run at the postseason. At the time, Zito was 5-9 with a 5.01 ERA in 18 starts, and he’d went into the All-...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - May 7, 2010, 2:05 pm
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have struggled thus far against Montreal. The Montreal Canadiens just don’t know how to go away quietly, do they? After rallying from a 3-1 deficit to stun the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, the Canadiens are very much in it...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 18, 2010, 7:12 pm
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are off to a slow start in 2010. It’s still very early in the 2010 MLB season, and while the defending World Series champion New York Yankees have started fast with a 9-3 mark, not every expected contender has shown their worth yet. While the Boston Red Sox, a...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 18, 2010, 8:00 am
Yes, Brandon, the contract you got really is that big. In the midst of all of the hype, hoopla, fanfare, and pomp and circumstance (wait, did I cover everything?) leading up to next weekend’s NFL Draft, four major trades have taken place this month. Not only will these trades have an effect o...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 16, 2010, 7:00 pm
Eskendereya is the horse to beat at this year's Kentucky Derby. 2010 Kentucky Derby odds are already up on the board regarding the 136th running of the most important horse race in horse betting. Numerous people that wager horses do not even look at them right up until May. Kentucky Derby gambl...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 16, 2010, 6:00 pm
Will Joe Talamo ride Sidney's Candy to Kentucky Derby glory next month? Kentucky Derby betting odds should include Santa Anita Derby winner Sidney’s Candy. He will be ridden by Joe Talamo who had the horse to beat last year in the Kentucky Derby odds before I Want Revenge was injured. Kentuc...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 8, 2010, 6:19 pm
Bradford is still arguably the top prospect. We’ve learned a lot in the past two months, via the NFL Combine , pro days, injuries, NFL trades, and through NFL free agency . We now know that Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy can throw the ball and are fully healed, and we know that Joe Haden isn...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 7, 2010, 6:53 am
Can Spiller handle a full load? There is no denying C.J. Spiller’s freak athleticism and immense talent. He’s a natural runner with excellent vision and game-breaker ability. However, on a Reggie Bush-scale, there are a lot of questions about his transition and role at the next level. ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Apr 4, 2010, 8:32 pm
McNabb guided Philadelphia to five NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance in 2004 (AP Photo by Mike McCarn). ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported that the Philadelphia Eagles have traded Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins. Washington is reportedly giving up a 2010 second-ro...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Mar 27, 2010, 11:24 pm
Is Colt McCoy a first round talent? Two things have become apparent in scouting the quarterback position for the 2010 NF Draft: that all the top quarterbacks face some serious questions, and after Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen there is quite arguably a dramatic drop-off. However, in reference to ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Mar 18, 2010, 12:17 pm
Can Scottie Reynolds lead Villanova to a second straight Final Four? West Region #7 BYU vs. #10 Florida (12:25 P.M. ET) Odds - Spread: BYU -5 ½, Moneyline: -225, Over/Under: 147 Florida beat Michigan State earlier this season and gave Kentucky all they had twice, lost to South Alabama at home, ...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Mar 17, 2010, 3:30 pm
Rautins is just one of the many who can improve their draft stock. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is all about crowning an eventual champion, filling out your bracket, and watching (and praying) for the big upsets. However, it also plays a vital role in NBA scouts finalizing their repo...
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Eddie G. posted an article on The Red Zone Report - Mar 16, 2010, 3:27 pm
Are the naysayers right? What hasn’t been said about Tim Tebow? Despite winning two national championships, a Heisman, and earning (nearly) everyone’s respect as a college performer, there is still a laundry list of flaws for Tebow as an NFL prospect. The guy is simply a gamer, a true...
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