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      Offensive explosion in college football

      September 15, 2013 /

      What happened to the notion of defense in college football (or the NFL for that matter)?

      The Alabama-Texas A&M game was memorable, with Johnny Manziel working his magic and Nick Saban’s crew putting on a clinic on the offensive side of the ball. Yet meanwhile neither side could play a lick of defense. This is what we’re seeing everywhere in college football, as the new spread offenses have completely changed the game.

      We have a number of teams that have not been stopped on offense, with Oregon leading the way. Other offensive juggernauts include Clemson, Louisville, Florida State, LSU and Ohio State tearing up defenses.

      We’ll see as the year goes on if any of these teams or the other contenders can put together a defense that can slow down these high octane offenses. That team will have an excellent shot at playing for and winning a national championship.

      College Football

      Skip Bayless and modern sports debate

      September 14, 2013 /

      Guys love to debate sports, but have we reached the point in time with too much sports talk? With so much sports talk and debate on TV and radio, we’re bound to be subjected to the likes of Skip Bayless. He talks so much that he’s bound to make some good points, and in some ways he’s pretty good at addressing the psychological aspect of sports. But that’s all he does. And he relies so much on unwavering opinions, which just dumbs down the debate.

      Here’s a clip of Mark Cuban vs Skip Bayless, where frankly both of them make some good points. Cuban respects real sports talk that analyses the game and the strategies. Bayless loves grand proclamations about which player or team “wanted it more.”

      It’s all a matter of taste I guess. Check out this profile of Skip Bayless and you’ll at least have some perspective on where this guy is coming from.

      Barstool Debates, General Sports

      Manning and Broncos embarrass Ravens

      September 6, 2013 /


      Manning, Broncos stomp Ravens in opener by FOX Sports

      The Broncos wanted revenge, but they got much more than that last night. Peyton Manning threw for seven touchdowns with no interceptions as he carved up the revamped Ravens defense.

      How many “experts” were saying that the Ravens could be better on defense this year? The thought now seems like a joke. Of course they will get better, and it’s hard to prepare for Peyton Manning when you have a bunch of new players. But playing as a unit takes time, and the Ravens lost more than half of their defense! The results should not have been surprising.

      Meanwhile, Joe Flacco was mediocre with two interceptions. It was hardly an endorsement of his monster contract.

      So the Broncos have served notice that they can live up to the hype, and the Ravens have some work to do. But, just as a word of caution, you can never read too much into one NFL game. Things can change dramatically from week to week, so all is not lost for the Ravens . . . yet.

      NFL

      San Francisco Giants: Hometown Heroics DVD Giveaway

      September 5, 2013 /

      giants

      Celebrate the remarkable history of the boys from the Bay Area in “San Francisco Giants: Hometown Heroics,” arriving on DVD September 24th from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This original program from award-winning Major League Baseball Productions features can’t miss moments, history-making feats and lovable heroes in one thrilling ride through the greatest moments in Giants history. With an all-star lineup of Giants legends and up-and-coming superstars, plus exciting bonus footage, the DVD takes a contemporary look at the history of this legendary franchise.

      Take a look back at players who transformed the history of the game, as well as at those who have undoubtedly impacted its future. From Candlestick to AT&T Park, Juan Marichal and Willy Mays to Jeff Kent, Matt Cain and Buster Posey, this crowd-pleaser covers all the heroes. The exciting blend of exclusive interviews, stunning footage, thrilling game highlights and a treasure trove of priceless stories will keep you on the edge of your seat as you relive these captivating Giants moments again and again.

      In conjunction with its release, The Scores Report is giving five lucky winners a copy of the new DVD. Click here to enter for your chance to win, and then be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on new contests and giveaways.

      CONTEST ENDS: September 25th

      Contests, MLB

      Can Broncos avenge heartbreaking loss to Ravens tonight?

      September 5, 2013 /

      As a Cleveland fan, I have very little sympathy for Broncos fans after watching John Elway in the 1980s. But any fan can appreciate the agony of losing the way the Broncos did last year in the playoffs to the Baltimore Ravens. With less than a minute left in regulation time Joe Flacco threw a bomb to Jacoby Jones to score the tying touchdown. Inexplicably the Denver defenders let him get behind them. Then John Fox went into Marty Schottenheimer mode and got ultra-conservative, not letting Peyton Manning take a shot to drive for a winning field goal. It’s one of those games that will haunt Broncos fans forever.

      Now we have a new season, and fans will be anxious to get back in the action tonight when the Ravens return to Denver for the rematch. You can enjoy NFL betting at TopBet.eu Sportsbook and other sites around the web. The Broncos opened as big favorites with spreads up to 9.5 points, but money has clearly come in on the Ravens as the spread has come back to 7.5. It’s understandable that the Broncos are favored, as Peyton Manning has a new weapon in Wes Welker and the Ravens had to completely rebuild their defense. There might be more talent on this year’s Ravens defense, but they have not played together in a real game and the leadership of Ray Lewis is gone.

      But there are question marks with both teams. For the Broncos, Champ Bailey is out with a foot injury and Von Miller is suspended for six games. The Miller loss is huge while Bailey is getting old so I’m not sure he’s much of a loss. Then we have Elvis Dumervil, who now plays for the Ravens and helped mitigate the loss of some of their defensive players from last year like Paul Krueger. So for the Broncos young players like Derek Wolfe, Robert Ayers and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will need to play well.

      For the Ravens, their losses aren’t just on defense. While Jacoby Jones was the hero last year, Anquan Boldin as the true stud of that offense. Can the Ravens keep things going on offense without him? They have talent, but now there will be more pressure on Joe Flacco, especially after the loss of tight end Dennis Pitta.

      It should be a great game, and now the spread seems more in line with reality. It looks like a tough pick.

      NFL, Odds

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