It is not very often that you have an NFL quarterback come into the league and see success in their rookie year. It is even more rare that you have a rookie quarterback start for their respective teams on opening day and start the whole season. It is a miracle when you have this happen to two young quarterbacks in the same season. Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan performed just that in 2008, and are now performing even better in 2009. Which of these two young quarterbacks is the best?
Matt Ryan Versus Joe Flacco - Who Is Better?
The Greatest Ric Flair Rivalries of All Time
Ric Flair, who has dominated the sport of professional wrestling for decades, retired this past year. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, and was pretty much given the biggest send off in the history of the sport. Given this, it got me to thinking about the greatest rivalries in his long and storied wrestling career.
Beating the Blitz in Football
The blitz is one of the biggest weapons that football defenses have at their disposal. The reason the blitz is so effective is because it gives the offense more attackers than they can handle. The key to beating the blitz is really in the preparation and recognition. If you see the blitz coming, it is much easier to beat it. For this reason you must have good coaching and a quarterback that knows how to manage an offense. There are a few different ways to beat a blitz, and here are several of the more effective ones:
Coaching Little League - Bunting Basics
Teaching little league baseball players to bunt is one of the first lessons that they should learn. Bunting is more effective in little league than perhaps any other level of baseball. This is because the defensive team is forced to field the ball and make the play cleanly. When you are facing a pitcher that is overpowering your little leaguers, the bunt can be a way to get them on base and build their confidence. Teaching bunting basics is also a rather easy thing to do.
Panthers and Cowboys Face Must Win On Monday Night Football
In the world of NFL football it is uncommon to consider any game played in September to be a must win. The Carolina Panthers have painted themselves into quite the corner to start the season. In week one NFL action, the Panthers laid a horrible rotten egg against the powerful Philadelphia Eagles. This game was eerily reminiscent of the Jake Delhomme massacre in the 2008 NFC playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals. To Jake Delhomme’s credit, he did rebound during week two against NFC South powerhouse Atlanta. In spite of a much better game the Panthers still came away with a loss.
What is Wrong with Jake Delhomme?
Trying to figure out why any NFL quarterback is struggling is tough to do, but in the case of Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme it is downright absurd. Here is a quarterback that has everything going for him as far as players and organization. Yet still, he has turned the ball over eleven times over the course of two games dating back to the 08 season.
NFL Season Set To Kick Off - Are You Ready?
The 2009 NFL football season is upon us and it almost seems impossible. Was it really that long ago that the Arizona Cardinals gave the Pittsburgh Steelers all they can handle in the Super Bowl? More importantly, what are the burning questions that are being asked in NFL football circles? Here are some of the hottest NFL questions that are about to be answered, along with some predictions as to how they might turn out.
Panther’s Injuries Starting To Pile Up
The Carolina Panther were all set to be a powerhouse in the NFC South this season. They had all the pieces in place, and a clear cut goal - a Super Bowl Championship. While those are lofty goals for many teams, it is not really outside the realm of possibility for the Panthers. They have the best running game in the NFL with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, and they have one of the premiere wide receivers in the game in Steve Smith. Even the defense was looking up with Julius Peppers not leaving as planned. Then came the pre-season injury bug.
The Best Sports Rivalries In America
The one thing that makes sports special in America is rivalries. This is the very essence of sporting competition. Sports rivalries can be the driving force behind an entire sport. Some sports rivalries are between two college teams, and some are between pro teams. Sometimes a sports rivalry is about two specific players or participants. All sports rivalries have several things in common, however - passion, intensity, and excitement. Here is a look at some of the greatest sports rivalries in America:
Favre Already Making Waves In Vikings Locker Room
One had to expect that the signing of Brett Favre by the NFL Minnesota Vikings would be a bit of a circus. Just looking at Favre’s constant retirement/un-retirement sagas of the last few years would have told us that. Now it seems that the Vikings locker room is at best divided, and at worst close to mutiny as to which quarterback should pilot the ship. I have news for the Vikings players - They are wasting their breath. Brett Favre, for better or worse, will start and run the Viking ship this season barring injury.
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