Armchair Report
Buffalo finally wins in Toronto, sits atop the division: AFC East Week 9 Rundown
Date:11/24/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Week 9 The Buffalo Bills won an important “away” game against the Redskins shutting them out in the process. Ryan Fitzpatrick signed a new contract for $59 million over six years; $24 million guaranteed; $33 million in the first three years. The Patriots got beat in a great game against the Steelers. The Miami Dolphins were oh-so-close to getting th...
Eagles lose to the Bears 30-24
Date:11/08/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Getty Images ACR Contributor Marina Todic For the 4th time this season, Eagles manage to blow a 4th quarter lead and the 3rd time at home. Heading into the 4th quarter, Eagles held a 24-20 lead over the Bears just to see it quickly disappear. Jay Cutler, going 18/32 for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns drove the...
An Open Apology Letter to Coach Belichick
Date:11/03/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Photo Provided by the AP An Open Letter of Apology to Coach Belichick By Michael Egan Dear Bill, &...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Date:11/03/2011 Source:Armchair Report
So the Big East conference is doing pretty much the exact opposite of what I suggested over a week ago and is opting to invite teams to become football only participants in the conference. There of course has not been anything made ‘official’ just yet, but since the September announcement that the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University are leaving for the ACC, the ...
The Big Ten - Rumblings - Championship Scenarios Emerge
Date:11/02/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By ACR Contributor Jarrod Argobright (twitter: @jargobright) | Photo by Eric Francis/ Getty Images North America 9/16/2011 As the 2011 college football season begins its final two months, the Big Ten Championship picture is nowhere near being settled. As it currently stands, Penn State and Nebraska lead their respective divisions, the Leaders and the Legends, with the Nittany Lions being a per...
AFC North Blog: Week 8 Rundown
Date:11/02/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By Chris Chaney ACR Contributing Writer Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images | Anquan Boldin caught seven passes for 145 yards on Sunday, but it was the pass interference calls he drew that were the difference makers. The AFC North went three-for-four in Week 8 as the Bengals, Ravens and Steelers disposed of opposition, albeit in different ways, while the Browns fell to the San Francisco 49ers, ...
Eagles roll over Cowboys 34-7
Date:11/02/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Getty Images In a game considered to be a close fought NFC East type of battle, the Eagles wanted no part of that, instead came out looking like a team all fans were expecting when the season started, even resembled a Dream Team. Coming into the game Andy Reid’s Eagles were a perfect 12-0 after the bye-week and whatever...
College Football Top 25: 11/2/2011
Date:11/02/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By ACR Contributor Jarrod Argobright (twitter: @jargobright) | Photo By Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America 11/7/2009 Week 9 of the 2011 college football season saw another shakeup in the rankings, in part due to a couple of upsets by home underdogs. Wisconsin and Clemson saw their stock take a hit, while teams such as Nebraska and Georgia Tech saw their stock climb. At the top of the ra...
Can the Brawl Continue?
Date:11/02/2011 Source:Armchair Report
As we have turned the calendar to November, the college football season continues to thrill, surprise and befuddle us each week…and guess what we still get to look forward to not only top 10 matchups week after week but also our favorite rivalries are coming at us quickly. One of the great college rivalries (14tholdest) might not be in the scheduling cards after this season. With ...
Stopping to Smell the Roses
Date:11/01/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Is destiny rearing its head in Happy Valley this year, are the football gods smiling down on Joe Paterno this one final time, or is the Big Ten just not having an outstanding year. Whatever reason you want to pick or come up with, a real surprise emerging this year out of the Big Ten is the current position of Penn State (8-1 overall and 5-0 in conference play) atop the Leaders division (o...
The Draft is Coming
Date:11/01/2011 Source:Armchair Report
No it is never to early to start discussions about the NFL Draft especially this year with a couple teams trying desperately to win the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. The following list is based on team needs and the order of the picks is subject to change as the season progresses and teams’ fortunes rise and fall. Enjoy the list and let the chatter commence. IndianapolisColts: ...
2012 NFL Draft: Let the Draft Talk Begin
Date:11/01/2011 Source:Armchair Report
No it is never to early to start discussions about the NFL Draft especially this year with a couple teams trying desperately to win the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. The following list is based on team needs and the order of the picks is subject to change as the season progresses and teams’ fortunes rise and fall. Enjoy the list and let the chatter commence. IndianapolisColts: ...
Patriots Stunned by Steelers
Date:11/01/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Photo provided by Gregory Shamus/GettyImages The New England Patriots have been nearly unbeatable coming off of a bye week under head coach Bill Belichick. Their impressive 9-1 record under those circumstances combined with Tom Brady’s career dominance over the Pittsburgh Steelers all but assured a Patriots victory on Sunday. However the Patriots defense had other plans. A ...
Stopping to Smell the Roses
Date:10/31/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Is destiny rearing its head in Happy Valley this year, are the football gods smiling down on Joe Paterno this one final time, or is the Big Ten just not having an outstanding year. Whatever reason you want to pick or come up with, a real surprise emerging this year out of the Big Ten is the current position of Penn State (8-1 overall and 5-0 in conference play) atop the Leaders division (o...
Detroit Lions Tebowing in Denver
Date:10/31/2011 Source:Armchair Report
The Lions got back on the winning track this week with an absolute beat down of the Denver Broncos. The game was one of the first complete games of the year for Lions, every aspect of the game was strong, defense, offense, and special teams. It was a great day to be a Lions fan, player, or coach. Tim Tebow was all the talk coming in to the game. After his incredible comeback ...
The Patriots: Belichick to Blame
Date:10/31/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Photo Provided by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Written by Michael Egan Bill Belichick’s power is gone. Finished. Kaput. It was great while it lasted though, wasn’t it? Four Super Bowl appearances, three rings and one unforgettable perfect regular season. We’ll always have the memories. *Sniffle But seriously, it’s over. The defensive genius that has occupied New England’s side...
College Football, Week 9: Stanford vs. USC Headlines Another Big Week
Date:10/29/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By ACR Contributor Jarrod Argobright(twitter: @jargobright) | Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images North America 11/15/2008 Morning, everyone! I haven't got much time this Saturday, so let's get right down to the games: 6 Stanford at USC: The Cardinal head to Los Angeles this Saturday with the nation's top rated quarterback and the longest active win streak in ...
T.O. To Chicago?
Date:10/29/2011 Source:Armchair Report
T.O. has At least one team contract offer on the table. If an NFL team won’t sign him, the Chicago Rush will. The arena football team posted on their website that they have extended a contract to the receiver for the 2012 season. The contract will be good for the ”standard player agreement”. Rush General Manager and President, Geno Nudo, feels that this is an ideal t...
NFL Week Eight Predictions
Date:10/28/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By ACR Contributor Chad Carlson | Photo By Jim Rogash/Getty Images Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants The Dolphins are a mess on the offensive side of the ball. Despite a few bright individual spots on offense, their lack of consistent quarterback play will continue to plague them this year. The Giants, on the other hand, should be able to move the ball up and down the f...
Mike Ditka: The Man Behind the Game
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Mike Ditka: The man behind the game. An introspective look on the man who made Chicago football great, reinvented his position as a player, and stayed true to the game long after his final play. By Corey Hodges Mike Ditka has described himself as an “ultra conservative” who has done more for the game he loves after his retirement than perhaps any former ...
New York Giants "Occupy the Backfield"
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributor Joseph Colombo Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The Occupy Wall Street Movement has swept across the United States and the rest of the world since mid-September. Each new addition of the movement has taken on a new name for its geographical significance, such as, “Occupy Oakland” or “Occupy Boston.” The New York Giants have also taken part of this moveme...
Detroit Lions Losing Streak: Stop Panicking
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
The Detroit Lions had yet another ugly game on Sunday, and after yet another disappointing loss I was tempted to write that the Lions are dangerously close to me regaining my split sense of anger and stoicism at the poor play displayed yesterday at Ford Field. I have been a Lions fan for years and have learned to not let losses completely ruin my week, though they usually left a bitter taste in ...
Pittsburgh Panthers: The Roller Coaster Ride Continues
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributing Writer Heidi Swanson Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images | Ray Graham, the Panthers' star back, is out The 2011 Pittsburgh Panthers’ football season has been full of ups and downs and there are still four games remaining, which could result in the ultimate rush or a pie in the face. The most recent game, on October 26 against Big East opponent Conn...
The Indianapolis Colts: The 2011 Homers vs. Haters Guide
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributing Writer Ben Homrig Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images | The Colts need to have some faith The Colts fan base is divided into groups of ‘Homers’ and ‘Haters’. A homer is a person who vehemently defends their team’s decisions with eternal support and, often times, stubborn and positive pride. A hater is a person who takes a critical stance rather than a blind one, cheering ...
The Packers Perfect Season
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributor John Czech Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images The Green Bay Packers’ fans couldn’t be happier seven weeks into the season. A lot of teams after winning a Super Bowl sometimes fall into a Super Bowl slump. Meaning, they win the Super Bowl and then have a hard time getting back to the playoffs. The Packers earned another victory over the Christian ...
College Football: Top 5 Games of Week 9
Date:10/27/2011 Source:Armchair Report
By Jordan Lauterbach/ (Photo: November 26,2010- Tom Pennington/ Getty Images North America) Call it the "week before the week.” The matchups in Week 9 don’t quite compare to the overload we’ll see next week, but some intriguing ones do exist. Here are the top five, according to ACR’s Jordan Lauterbach. 5. Baylor @ # 3 Oklahoma St- Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - Two Heism...
Wednesday NFL Focus: The Curious Case of Chris Johnson
Date:10/26/2011 Source:Armchair Report
WEDNESDAY NFL FOCUS Photo Credit: AP Photo/Joe Howell By Corey Hodges Week seven of the NFL’s regular season was a bit of an oddity when it came to the all-important stat line. There were mind-boggling numbers being posted from the early Sunday games all the way to the Monday night matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Baltimore Ravens. In ...
The Patriots: Unbeatable after the Bye?
Date:10/26/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributing Writer Michael Egan Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Let’s face it: No one wants to play the New England Patriots after their bye week. It just never seems to end well for opposing teams. In the past decade, New England is 9-1 when coming off of the bye week. And that one loss came all the way back in 2002 when they dropped one at home to Denver, capping a brutal four...
The Big East: Should They Drop Football?
Date:10/26/2011 Source:Armchair Report
ACR Contributing Writer Heidi Swanson Photo from cdn.bleacherreport.net The Big East conference should stop trying to be a big time football conference and let their remaining football universities become independent and disband their football operations as a conference. Yes, this may seem like a drastic move, but it may be the best move for a conference that is falling out of...
AFC East Week 8 Rundown: Miami Dolphins get Tebow’ned
Date:10/26/2011 Source:Armchair Report
Week 8 Week seven was possibly one of the worst single weeks for fantasy football in recent history. Multiple running backs went down with injuries (Darren McFadden, Earnest Graham, and Willis McGahee), Santana Moss is out 5-7 weeks, and numerous quarter backs had atrocious games. The league got to see how Tim Tebow is a “winner”, at least until next week when ...
