It finally happened. After weeks of inconsistent and head-scratching decisions the NFL’s replacement officials directly impacted the final result of a game. The events that transpired in the closing minutes of Monday night’s Packers vs. Seahawks game were a disgrace […]
Author: Mike Lederer
Brian Dawkins announces retirement from NFL
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins has announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday morning, Dawkins made his decision known via Twitter stating, The Lord has blessed me to […]
NFL levies massive penalties on Saints for “Bounty-gate”
The NFL has lowered the hammer on the New Orleans Saints in a big way. The league announced early Wednesday afternoon that head coach Sean Payton has been suspended for one-year, beginning on April 1st. Newly appointed St. Louis Rams […]
Tim Tebow traded to the NY Jets
Tebowmania is coming to New York. One day after the Denver Broncos officially announced the signing of quarterback Peyton Manning, the team has traded Tebow and a 2012 7th round pick to the New York Jets for 4th and 6th […]
A Special Thanks
I must begin by apologizing for my lack of a presence on The [Five] over the past several months. I have been fortunate enough to begin my broadcasting career as a sports anchor and reporter covering Big Ten sports and […]
Week 15 NFL Picks
This Week: 2-0-0 Week 13: 9-6-0 Season: 90-76-9 GIANTS (-5.5) over Redskins The Eagles extremely slim playoff hopes now rely on Rex Grossman winning a road divisional game with two backup offensive tackles starting. It’s not going to happen. Packers […]
NBA rescinds Chris Paul trade to Lakers
Chris Paul will not be a Los Angeles Laker after all. According to several reports, including Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports and Marc Stein of ESPN.com, the three-team deal that was set to send the All-Star guard to Los Angeles […]
Hornets trade Chris Paul to Lakers
It looks like the rich will get richer. The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star point guard Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets as part of a three team trade including the Houston Rockets. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports was […]
Week 13 NFL Quick Picks
This Week: 0-1-0 Last Week: 8-5-1 Season: 81-70-9 We’re going with gut instincts this week. That didn’t work too well for Thursday night’s Eagles debacle. As always, home teams in capitals. BILLS (-1) over Titans Buffalo needs to win to […]
Week 11 NFL Picks
This week: 0-1-0 Last Week: 9-6-1 Season: 73-65-8 My sincere apologies for the lack of detail regarding these quick picks. I’m going with gut feelings across the board this week. Home teams in CAPITALS. DOLPHINS (-3) over Bills It just […]