Despite his suspension, Justin Blackmon (14) remains an important long-term piece for Jacksonville. (Photo: Dave Elman)
The Jacksonville Jaguars will not come out and say it, but judging by their draft strategy, the team appears to be looking at 2013 as simply a rebuilding year. That will come with a lot of losses, but it should set them up n [...]
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Jacksonville Already Looking Forward ...
Despite his suspension, Justin Blackmon (14) remains an important long-term piece for Jacksonville. (Photo: Dave Elman)
The Jacksonville Jaguars will not come out and say it, but judging by their draft strategy, the team appears to be looking at 2013 as simply a rebuilding year. That will come with a lot of losses, but it should set them up n [...]
Grading the Dolphins’ 2013 Draf...
The Miami Dolphins made nine selections in the 2013 NFL Draft. Miami addressed many of their needs while also taking some chances. Over the weekend, the Dolphins also sent wide receiver Davone Bess to the Cleveland Browns for the opportunity to swap draft picks in the draft’s later rounds. The start of the 2013 regular season is just o [...]
Daily Rundown: Hawks Tighten Series
Al Horford scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Atlanta downed Indiana in Game 3. (Photo: Mark Runyon/Basketball Schedule)
The Atlanta Hawks have clawed back into their best-of-seven series with the Indiana Pacers by downing Indiana 90-69 on Saturday. Indiana had won the first two games of the series by a combined 32 points, but Atlant [...]
Four Gators Selected in First Two Day...
Matt Elam was the last player taken in the first round. (Photo: Christopher Rines)
Two Florida Gators were selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Defensive end Sharrif Floyd was the 23rd overall pick selected by the Minnesota Vikings. Safety Matt Elam was the 32nd overall pick selected by the Super Bowl champions [...]
Daily Rundown: Celtics, Lakers Facing...
Dwight Howard and the Lakers now trail 3-0 to San Antonio.
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers each now face elimination following playoff losses on Friday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 26 points as the New York Knicks won 90-76 to take a 3-0 lead over Boston. San Antonio notched a 31-point victory over Los Angeles at the Staples Center [...]
Daily Rundown: Heat Roll, Hawks Fall ...
The Miami Heat opened postseason play on Sunday with a victory over Milwaukee.
The defending champion Miami Heat cruised to a victory in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series with Milwaukee behind a stellar effort from LeBron James. James just missed a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. James had help al [...]
FSU NSD Thoughts and Analysis
Jimbo Fisher and FSU locked up another consensus Top 10 class. (Photo by Streeter Lecka)
Wednesday was National Signing Day, and Florida State once again locked up a Top 10 class. This is the time of the year where hope springs eternal, and since recruiting is the lifeblood of all programs, it would only be prudent to delve deeper into the nu [...]
Ranking FSU QBs Since Weinke
Florida State is coming off of its best season since 2000. In those days, Florida State was led by quarterback Chris Weinke, who helped take FSU to three straight BCS national championship games. Weinke quarterbacked the ‘Noles to a perfect season in 1999 and became Florida State’s second Heisman Trophy winner in 2000. Since then, [...]
Bulldogs Finish Strong to Top Nebrask...
Aaron Murray (11) and Todd Gurley (3) proved too much for the Nebraska defense on Tuesday. (Photo: Sonny Kennedy/Sonny Kennedy Photography)
ORLANDO – The Georgia Bulldogs were able to overcome another slow first half by scoring the game’s final 22 points to top the Nebraska Cornhuskers 45-31 in Tuesday’s Capital One Bowl.
Though the gam [...]
Week 17 Ends Regular Season, Begins D...
Peyton Manning passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Denver Broncos to the top-seed in the AFC.
Going into the 2012 NFL season, few would have guessed what was about to unfold. Every team came into his year with a fresh start. Many teams had to rebuild and take risks. For some, those risks paid off while others are still looki [...]
Dolphins Overachieve in 2012
The Miami Dolphins went 5-3 at home in 2012. (Photo: Dave Elman)
The Miami Dolphins were shut out by the New England Patriots 28-0 in one of the Dolphins’ worst performances of the season. But nevertheless, for a season that began with so much uncertainty, Miami did overachieve in 2012.
Expectations for the 2012 season were perhaps as l [...]
Rivalries Headline NFL’s Week 1...
Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions look to get to .500 against Green Bay.
It’s Week 11 in the NFL and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. In the NFC, seven teams are separated by a game and a half for the final playoff spot. In the AFC, four teams are 6-3, but two teams are just two games back. For many teams such as the [...]
New Bucs Regime Dazzles in Debut
The ageless Ronde Barber had an interception in Tampa Bay's Week 1 win. (Photo: Guy Harbert)
Being a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan last season was no source of pride. The Super Bowl blowout of 2003 against Oakland seems like eons ago, and the Chucky era did nothing towards the development of talent. Raheem Morris was too ‘friendly’ with playe [...]
2012 Preview: ACC Atlantic Division
E.J. Manuel and Florida State have the potential to return to national prominence. (Photo: Chris Holder)
2012 ACC Atlantic Football Division Overview
Florida State- The Seminoles have failed to live up to lofty expectations in recent years but the 2012 season could be the year where everything will finally click for this once national powerho [...]
2012 Preview: Philbin Era Begins for ...
Reggie Bush recorded his first career 1,000 yard rushing season in his first season with Miami. (Photo: Kevin M. Coleman)
The Miami Dolphins took a step back record-wise from 2010 in 2011, but unlike the previous two seasons, Miami comes in riding momentum from the previous season. After an 0-7 start to 2011, the Dolphins won six of their fin [...]
O-Line Vital to Florida State’s...
The Florida State offensive line could make or break the 'Noles in 2012. (Photo: Chris Holder)
Florida State enters the 2012 season with high expectations once again. The Seminoles are ranked seventh in each of the major polls and there is plenty of optimism for a program that has become perennial underachievers. LSU and Oregon are each r [...]
Dolphins’ QB Situation Far from...
Matt Moore was 6-6 as a starter for the Dolphins in 2011. (Photo: Phil Hecken)
When speaking of a quarterback competition, coaches, analysts and other members of the media will often the label that competition, “a good problem to have”. That seemed to be the case for the Miami Dolphins heading into the 2012 season. Miami added a f [...]
‘Fins Talk: QB Battle
To win in this league you have to have a franchise quarterback. Over the last twenty years only two teams have won a Super Bowl without one (Ravens & Buccaneers), and passing offenses are substantially more dynamic now than even just five years ago.
Joe Philbin oversaw the development of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and Jeff Ireland will b [...]
