Week 16 mailbag: Starting Brady, Brees, Beanie
Eric Karabell...ranked Gonzo fourth this week and Celek fifth, this would be a situation to go against the rankings. Austin (Chicago): "I have the luck to have both Drew Brees and Tony Romo on my roster...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Rankings decisions: Brady, Benson, Megatron
Eric Karabell...admit, I went all-in when it came to a few running backs in my Week 16 rankings, surprising myself along the way. This week is the championship round in many leagues, and Harrison, Beanie...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Top pound-for-pound fighters
Dan Rafael, ESPN.comDan Rafael ranks the best boxers in the world.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Franta Claus is back with gifts for all
Fran FraschillaIt's the time of year for Franta Claus to pass out some Christmas gifts. The college basketball season is off to a great start, but I will be keeping ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Bowl Betting Bonanza: Part II
Chad Millman...but not for the reason you think: "I'm more likely to give a team a higher ranking if it hasn't been to a bowl for a while, because that will generate excitement amongst...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Brodeur puts himself on the top shelf
E.J. HradekToday's question: Is there any goalie on the radar screen that could some day challenge Martin Brodeur's wins and shutout record? While we all know ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 22, 2009
FBO: Minny's likely January woes
Vince Verhei, Football OutsidersVince Verhei of Football Outsiders looks at the late-2009 swoon of the Minnesota Vikings. Is it for real? Yes. Here's why: the Vikes cannot play from behind, and AP isn't having as good a season as we thought. So in January, all bets are officially off.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2009
Player power rankings: Sid's ascent
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus rates every player in the NHL every week. Here are the top 10 on Dec. 21.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009
The draft side of early bowl games
Mel Kiper, ESPN.ComMel Kiper checks in right before the first weekend of bowl games with a few guys whose pro stock could be affected by how they play; notably, Anthony Davis of Rutgers and Ryan Mathews of Fresno State. Also: Arrelious Benn's probable draft slot.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
AFC running backs take over in fantasy football
Eric Karabell...was merely a backup? Today we see a mere two NFC running backs in our top 10 rankings for Week 15, and only seven in the top 20. What a turnaround that is. Of course...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
FBO: Week 15 matchup analysis
Bill Barnwell, Football OutsidersAfter debunking the myth that is the yards-allowed-per-game statistic, Football Outsiders lists a number of players to start/sit this week based on their Week 15 matchups.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
UK, KU are hardly Vegas darlings
Chad Millman...0-1 on the road against the spread. Knowing that will make you think twice. 2. RPI Ranking: I've also added this; it's not going to help you on day-to-day betting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Shootout secrets
Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineFrom the December 28, 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine: The controversial tiebreaker method some call "the shootout" examined from all angles, via Lindsay Berra and E.J. Hradek.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2009
Dowling is best last line of defense
Bill Conley, Scouts Inc.Bill Conley breaks down the strengths of the 2010 safety class in his superlatives.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
The guys just off the Big Board
Mel Kiper, ESPN.ComOn Dec. 17, 2009, Mel Kiper checks in with a look at guys not ranked 1-25 on his current Big Board. Some names: Mardy Gilyard, Ed Dickson, Ricky Sapp, Terrence Cody and more. What does Kiper think of these gents? Come on in.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009
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