The NFL On Nickelodeon
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Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 89: “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”
How many different positions could Van Johnson have played in the National Football League?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 89: “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”
An NFL “True or False” Quiz: Fifteen Things For You To Decide In 2015
Fifteen questions about the upcoming NFL season to which we don’t know the answers. Do you?… Read More An NFL “True or False” Quiz: Fifteen Things For You To Decide In 2015
The Dubsism Top Fifteen Sports Stories of 2012
Being that we are at the end of what has proven to be a tumultuous twelve months, why not take a look back at the biggest sports stories of such a year? After all, I’m pretty sure nobody else does these sort of retrospectives… 15) The Los Angeles Kings Win The Stanley Cup For purposes… Read More The Dubsism Top Fifteen Sports Stories of 2012
Guest Column: Joe McGrath On The New Orleans Saints and the Bounty Situation
Editor’s Note: Mr. McGrath has long and storied history in the management of professional sports franchises, most notably as the general manager of the Charlestown Chiefs of the now-defunct Federal League. Oh, and this is probably a good time to mention that Mr. McGrath’s views are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Dubsism, our staff,… Read More Guest Column: Joe McGrath On The New Orleans Saints and the Bounty Situation
The 2012 NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Dubsism Oddsmaker’s View
1) Green Bay Packers Why They Can Win: In this case, there’s three good reasons. First, just like in boxing, you are the champs until somebody beats you, and to get to the Super Bowl, an NFC team is going to have to pull that off in Lambeau Field in January. Secondly, the Packers have… Read More The 2012 NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Dubsism Oddsmaker’s View
The Dubsism 2011 Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings
As we find ourselves on the verge of another NFL season, it is time for the degenerate gambler in me to preview the carnage. Let’s face it, the NFL is comprised of three classes: Really Good, Mediocre, and Lousy. This means NFL predictions are pretty easy to get reasonably correct. For example, the online sports… Read More The Dubsism 2011 Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings
Guest Column: Joe McGrath on Which NFL Teams Are Most Likely To Move To Los Angeles
Editor’s Note: Mr. McGrath has long and storied history in the management of professional sports franchises, most notably as the general manager of the Charlestown Chiefs of the now-defunct Federal League. Oh, and this is probably a good time to mention that Mr. McGrath’s views are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Dubsism, our staff,… Read More Guest Column: Joe McGrath on Which NFL Teams Are Most Likely To Move To Los Angeles
Great Moments in the History of Paper Bags
If you are of my ethnic construct and age, you likely know the term “Paper Bag Test.” Sports has a “paper bag test” all its own, and it is just as unflattering. In this case, the paper bag was used to hide being a fan of a dreadful organization. The following is a list of… Read More Great Moments in the History of Paper Bags
The NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Dubsism Oddsmaker’s View
1) New England Patriots Why They Can Win: If you ever needed proof the Patriots are a dynasty like the Steelers of the 70’s and 49ers of the 80’s, the fact that I get violent nausea just mentioning Tom Brady or Bill Belichick should tel the tale. In comparison, just mentioning the New York Yankess… Read More The NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Dubsism Oddsmaker’s View
The Dubsism Top Fifteen Sports Events of 2010
Let’s just cut to the chase here…everybody else does some sort of “Year End” list, here’s our obligatory ramble on what we consider to be the 15 most significant sporting occurrances in 2010. Honorable mention: The Vuvuzela What began as a seemingly harmless noisemaker instead became a symbol of what happens when you hold a… Read More The Dubsism Top Fifteen Sports Events of 2010
The Dubsism 2010 Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings
Rankings by Division AFC East Any way you slice it, the Jets made a statement during last season’s playoff win in San Diego. The scary part is they have built on that team since then. Granted, they need to get the holdout situation with Darelle Revis resolved, but once they do, it will be very… Read More The Dubsism 2010 Pre-Season NFL Power Rankings
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
They have ex-quarterbacks parading around in drag. Not that there’s anything wrong with that…
The Super Bowl: The Definitive Preview
Let’s start with my original playoff predictions: 2) Indianapolis Colts Why They Can Win: The AFC road to the Super Bowl goes through Indy. The Manning show that once was just a high-powered offense now includes a legitimate defense, and defense is what wins championships. Why They Can’t Win: The aforementioned Manning show loves to pick… Read More The Super Bowl: The Definitive Preview
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
Their fans love to make Youtube videos that make you want to shoot yourself in the face with a nail gun. Doubt that? Check this out. Granted, Viking fans make the worst videos, but that’s because they have the most rage issues (ASIDE: Who the hell keeps a tent in their living room? Teenage girls about… Read More Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
Simply stated, their owner Tom Benson is completely insane. What else explains a guy who insists on carrying an umbrella in a fucking dome?
Open Letter to Minnesota Viking Fans: Are You Ready to Accept Reality Yet?
A season summed up in a single picture. A season that ends like so many other for Vikings fans, in utter disappointment. I really didn’t want it to end like this for you. Seriously, as a Philadelphia Eagle fan, I haven’t had an NFL Championship in my lifetime, in fact since the Vikings even existed.… Read More Open Letter to Minnesota Viking Fans: Are You Ready to Accept Reality Yet?
Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
As mentioned yesterday, since my Eagles’ playoff run enjoyed Dallas nearly as much as JFK, between now and Super Sunday I will be listing reasons not to care which of the contestants prevails. Today, the New Orleans Saints. Archie Manning, amongst other things, is the elder statesman of the the franchise, largely for his year… Read More Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For…The New Orleans Saints
The NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Oddsmaker’s View
1) San Diego Chargers Why They Can Win: They are playing the best football at the right time. This also may be the most complete and balanced team in the playoffs. Why They Can’t Win: The Charger offense likely can’t survive a bad-weather game if they have to face one. Odds of Winning: 2… Read More The NFL Playoffs – The Definitive Oddsmaker’s View
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