First Annual Karma Squad

Wikipedia defines karma as "the effects of all deeds actively create past, present, and future experiences, thus making one responsible for one's own life, and the pain and joy it brings to him/her and others." John Lennon believed in the idea of "Instant Karma", which refers to a more immediate concept of accountability for your actions. Basically, what comes around, [read more...]

AFC North Offensive Lines: Strong Offensive Line Play Sets Tone

Running the ball, protecting the quarterback and controlling the clock are critical elements of any successful offensive line, and ultimately, any successful offensive. That even includes fantasy football offenses. You don't just need to draft a good running back, you need to have the horses up front blocking for him. If you want further proof, consider Cleveland's success last season [read more...]

The ‘Real’ West Coast Offense: A geographical nomenclature rather than a one-man design

To deny the late Bill Walsh the title of creator of the West Coast offense is like refusing to acknowledge the legendary Vince Lombardi as a god in Green Bay. Uncomfortable for me to write as it is for you to read, the claim is nonetheless true. The fact of the matter is that while Walsh was, indeed, [read more...]

The Brain Leak

(Week of 6/9/08 - 6/15/08) As summer switches into high gear and temperatures across the country begin to rise, The Leak is creating new and innovative ways to keep you indoors and save you from those nasty CO2 emissions, twilight dinners with the in-laws and the neighborhood Cougar who simply should not be wearing that skimpy of a bathing suit. Finally, a [read more...]

If Toby Keith wrote sports clichés …

Greatest Hits Volume I It's a Do or Die Situation (and I'm Drunk) I Love This Game (but not as much as this bar) I'm in a Zone (so gimme' another shot) Favre's a Hard Working Man Can't Buy a Bucket (to piss in) Sox is a Four Letter Word I Bet You're a Cubs Fan (and a Dixie Chicks Fan Too) Bar Clearing Brawl I Only Get Drunk [read more...]

2008 NFL Expert Picks, Predictions and Fantasy Football Notes - AFC North

With the AFC East taken care of, it is time to move on to the AFC North. I was a little surprised there weren’t any Jets fans giving me hell for picking the Bills ahead of them. But, perhaps its early or, perhaps they know I’m right. This week I suspect I will get a little flack from a very loyal, [read more...]

Your Fantasy Football Offseason Refresher: AFC North

Overall the many of the players within the AFC North did not provide many fantasy teams with much to cheer about on a consistent basis. Sure you have the powerful Cinci offense and the opportunistic Baltimore D, but after that, the pickins get slim. Big Ben, Hines and Willie put up some numbers but never hit their stride. In fact, they looked [read more...]