The dust has just about settled on the defunct Alliance of American Football, but the cloud of negativity still circulates. While there are plenty of talking points regarding that aspect of the AAF, the focus of this article will center around the positive. The Alliance, in theory, was supposed to be a developmental league for…
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“A-Day” to Remember: Part 1
Going into this edition of the annual A-Day spring game fans had questions surrounding the defense, who would be replacing several vacancies left due to graduation and the NFL Draft. From the outside looking in, fans unfamiliar with those departing players would say “just plug in another 5-Star” and shrug it off. However, to…
It ‘Runs’ In the Family
In the world of college football, when the name Jacobs is mentioned in conversation, one individual immediately comes to mind, the University of Alabama running back Josh Jacobs. That will continue to increase each day leading to the NFL Draft and deservedly so. Josh’s production on a national stage has many projecting him as the…
Jalen “Boomers” for the Sooners
As a follow up to my previous article, “The Era of Hurts Begins”, I am happy to report that the debut of graduate transfer Jalen Hurts was quite successful. He didn’t need time to adjust or or shake off the rust. Instead, he was a man driven with a point to prove. Jalen took the…
The Era of Hurts Begins
It’s the moment that we as fans of college football and those in Norman, Oklahoma have been waiting for, the beginning of the Jalen Hurts era. In recent memory, few have had a debut as celebrated as Jalen’s. This accolade is well deserved. For those who have lived under a rock, Jalen Hurts was 26-2…
Fields of Dreams By: Justin Riley
Derrick Gore came from Syracuse, New York. He played runningback at Nottingham High School, a local high school in the Syracuse City School district. Then, in 2013, he would transfer to Milford Academy, a prep school, with the hopes of improving his recruiting stock. Derrick was a worker in all phases of his life and…
When the Cupboard is Bare, Get a Bear
Let’s face it, there are no “alpha dogs” to run the ball in Philly. So, the Eagles have spent time deliberating how to remedy that. Some analysts and draft experts suggested that they may turn to former Alabama runningback, Josh Jacobs. Up to this point, Jacobs has been touted as the best at his position…
Ex-Agent for Robert Griffin III wants RG3 to “Show Him the Money” By: Justin Riley
Just a week ago, to the delight of many Ravens fans, Robert Griffin III signed a 2 year, $4.5 million contract extension to remain the backup to Lamar Jackson. However, celebration for the Griffin camp was fleeting. Now, he is being sued by in a Missouri District Court by his former NFL agent, Ben Dogra….
March Sadness: Low Tide In Tuscaloosa By: Justin Riley
The University of Alabama has one of the most successful football programs in the history of college football. The Crimson Tide boast an astonishing 17 National Championships and 27 SEC Championships. Their are countless All-Americans, All-SEC performers, and NFL legends to their credit. The accolades are topped by two of the greatest coaches to ever…
#AAF beating some #NHL and #MLS broadcasts
The Alliance of American Football is having TV ratings success, according to Awful Announcing, that TNT is adding two more games in their schedule. Here’s TNT’s press release: TNT’s coverage of the inaugural season for The Alliance of American Football has expanded and will include the addition of two games to its upcoming programing lineup,…
