Thought of the Day II
James Walker, AFC North...haven't been respected by some, and perhaps the folks need to look back through the 2008 schedule of opponents to see just how good the Steelers really are. We still should be the...
Blog | September 16, 2009Washington, Washington State: If not now, when?
Ted Miller, Pac-10...Mexico State 21-6 on Saturday, is the team the Huskies didn't have on the 2008 schedule -- a patsy. Washington is a 20 1/2-point favorite. Washington State is a 2-point...
Blog | September 07, 2009Big Ten needs big improvement in bowl games
Jonathan Hood...State 24 The Nittany Lions' record of 11-2 is impressive; but no one on their 2008 schedule was of the same caliber of USC. Have you seen the Lions' 2009 schedule? Penn State...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 25, 2009First-hand looks favor Vikings, Steelers
John Clayton, ESPN.comWith John Clayton's training camp tour done, the Vikings and the Steelers appear to be the standout squads among the teams he's seen in person.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009SEC mailbag: Richardson will play early for Tide
Chris Low, SEC...might have the worst out-of-conference schedule in the country. Put their 2009 schedule up against Utah's 2008 schedule. Can anyone really say that Ole Miss' is significantly tougher? I mean...
Blog | June 08, 2009AFC East has four of NFL's seven worst schedules
Tim Graham, AFC East...draw the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers. The AFC East had a far more painless schedule in 2008. It played the AFC West and NFC West, divisions that produced one winning record -- not each...
Blog | February 02, 2009NFC West schedules: 2009 strength projections
Mike Sando, NFC West...ESPN.com's Mike Sando TAMPA, Fla. -- The 49ers played the NFL's easiest 2008 schedule based on final regular-season records. A quick look at how 2009 schedules project based on...
Blog | February 02, 2009Can't blame Hasselbeck for this mess
Mike Sando, NFC West...seeing Matt Hasselbeck's revival as the Seahawks play out the final five games of their 2008 schedule. His team trails the Cowboys at halftime, 24-6, but Hasselbeck might be playing as well...
Blog | November 27, 2008Rapid Reaction: Texans 35, Bengals 6
James Walker, AFC North...the Bengals into the end zone. Cincinnati officially has gone through the first half of its 2008 schedule winless. Will the Bengals do the same in the second half of the season
Blog | October 27, 2008Is this the week?
James Walker, AFC North...decent football as of late but remain one of the more winnable games on Cincinnati's 2008 schedule. Despite Chad Ocho Cinco's crazy prediction that the Bengals will finish the year 8...
Blog | October 24, 2008Broncos' defense has a long road ahead
Bill Williamson, AFC West...by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Yes, there are still nine game remaining on Denver's 2008 schedule, but it is clear what the team has to do in the offseason as it prepares...
Blog | October 22, 2008Can the Browns stop T.O.?
James Walker, AFC North...Terrell Owens will present a challenge to the Browns' young cornerbacks. When the NFL released its 2008 schedule back in April, McDonald not only saw the Dallas Cowboys looming in the season opener, but...
Blog | September 03, 2008Predicting the Rams' record
Mike Sando, NFC WestPosted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando A winning record is not hiding in the Rams' 2008 schedule. I've looked, and it's not there. Check out the six-game stretch following the...
Blog | September 03, 2008Screws will tighten at Washington: Is BYU a must-win?
Ted Miller, Pac-10...is this: Willingham's record after three seasons and one game is 11-26. When the 2008 schedule, one of the nation's most arduous, was first published, an 0-3 start seemed to...
Blog | September 01, 2008St. Louis at Philadelphia: Eagles DNA profile
Mike Sando, NFC West...this season, come to think of it). The Rams had to grimace when they saw the 2008 schedule for the first time. This was a fragile team coming into the offseason, to the point...
Blog | September 01, 2008