Archive for August 2019
College Football Central: What to expect from the 1st Saturday
We have already given you previews of every Power 5 conference. Some games have already been played. The Pac 12 hasn’t faired very well so far, but, hey, we told you that would happen. Florida won a sloppy game against Miami, but they did not look like an 8th-ranked team in the country. Clemson won…
Read MoreTop 10 Players in 2019: Predicted by Steve “The Scout” Fischkin
This offseason has been wild and has really helped build excitement for the 2019 NFL season. We are currently watching some of the very best players in NFL history right now. Everyone on this list is either an all-time great player or has the potential to be one. They all have generational traits that make…
Read MoreThe Top Takeaways from Three Weeks of the Cowboys Preseason
The preseason is just about wrapped up and everyone is ready for some real live football! Yes, the preseason isn’t quite as fun as the regular season, but it still serves a purpose. As we inch closer to football games where the outcome matters, we should take note of what we’ve seen so far in…
Read MoreFlorida’s front 4 overcome turnovers and penalties against Miami
College football is BACK! And it did not disappoint. The Florida Gators outlast the Miami Hurricanes, 24-20, thanks for the most part to Florida’s 10 sacks. Youth on the offensive line hurt both teams, but the Canes were beaten to a pulp. Miami QB Jarren Williams ran for his life tonight, but part of that…
Read MoreAndrew Luck to announce retirement
Andrew Luck shocked the football world, yet again on Saturday by a report that says he has informed the Indianapolis ownership that he plans to retire. The announcement is indeed a head-scratcher, but the reason given makes a lot of sense. Reportedly he said he is mentally worn down from all of the injuries he…
Read MoreMy way-too-early finalists for the 2019 College Football Playoffs
I know, the season hasn’t started yet, so, how could I possibly think I know who is going to make the playoffs? Well, I don’t. But I can guess. Well, I can more than just guess. All that these teams bring to the table, their schedules, and what the committee has shown to make important…
Read MoreCollege Football Preview: Week 0- Florida vs Miami
IT”S BACK! FOOTBALL IS BACK!! And we get off with a bang. State rivals Florida and Miami meet in an interconference matchup Saturday night in Orlando, FL. Florida, ranked 8th in the preseason polls, will be tested early. Miami is not ranked, but is believed to have a strong showing for the ACC. The key…
Read MoreDraft Watch: Week One
Draft Watch: Week One With the college football season primed to kick off this Saturday with a pair of games in what is being referred to as a collegiate version of week zero, not only will football fans get an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams, but NFL scouting departments will get to…
Read MoreXFL: The Reboot
The Alliance of American Football lasted 52 days as an operating football league. The teams only got through eight out of the ten games on their schedule. The 2001 XFL at least lasted one full season of ten games, a week of playoffs, and a championship game. The 2020 XFL revival has nothing to contend…
Read MoreLandry Jones: First Player Signed By XFL
The Inaugural Player Landry Jones was the backup quarterback in Pittsburgh behind the great Ben Roethlisberger. Since 2013, the Steelers were attempting to groom Jones to be the successor to Ben. Come 2017, Jones still wasn’t ready to take the leap and was cut. He spent 2018 with the Jaguars but say no field time.…
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