NFL Splinters: Week 14

Published on: 14th December, 2009

Baker’s dozen Whether it’s a case of finding a way to win, or finding a way to not lose, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans continue their weekly re-establishment of history. Both improved to 13-0. For the mathematicians out there, that's 26-0 combined. Indy downed Denver, 28-16. N’awlins trimmed Atlanta, 26-23. Hard ...

San Francisco 49ers’ Michael Crabtree: A Lesson In Hubris

Published on: 12th October, 2009

Somewhere near the intersection of Kelly Stouffer Street and Darrius Heyward-Bey Boulevard, football fans will find the San Francisco 49ers' recent signing, Michael Crabtree.  Hopefully, the rookie holdout will find the address of humility. 49er general manager, Scot McCloughan, announced Wednesday the team reached an agreement with Crabtree and his agent ...

Pete Carroll and The Art Of Complacency

Published on: 25th September, 2009

Admitting to something is the first sign of recovery. College football fans outside of Southern California might want to keep that one to themselves. When the USC Trojans take the field Saturday at Martin Stadium against the Washington State Cougars, they will be in a familiar situation: trying to recover from a ...