Three weeks gone in this still young, but ever-aging college football season. The picture of the NFL Draft isn't in focus yet, but the key players who have always been there are cementing themselves front and center in the camera shot. This week, we saw an especially dominating defensive performance, as well as some shifting... Continue Reading →
Offensive Player of the Week- Tua Tagovailoa, QB Miami Dolphins Baltimore had Miami on the ropes in this one, with a 28-7 lead at halftime and a 35-14 lead heading into the final frame. Then, Tua became a man possessed leading the Dolphins to 28 fourth quarter points including tossing the game-winner to Jaylen Waddle... Continue Reading →
For all that happens in the NFL, you just can't keep up with everything. You shouldn't be expected to have to wade through all the muck of the NFL season to figure out what's really important. So, I've taken the liberty of doing that sifting work for you. This week was a wild one around... Continue Reading →
We're two weeks down in college football, and already, some major upsets have taken place. Last week, Appalachian State walked into College Station and beat Texas A&M at home. Just before that, Marshall embarrassed the Fighting Irish in South Bend. Sun Belt? More like the Fun Belt. I'm not sure this has affected the No.... Continue Reading →
I'm retiring the Check-down Check-up's Confidence Index. Don't get me wrong, I love being long-winded and in-depth with my football analysis, but it's just not viable for today's gotta-have-it-now world. For all that happens in the NFL, you just can't keep up with everything. You shouldn't be expected to have to wade through all the... Continue Reading →
Despite not getting a contract extension, Lamar Jackson still plans to show up and suit up for the Baltimore Ravens this season. Ryan explains why this is an unnecessary gamble.
After seven long, football-less months, the NFL is officially back. The 2022 season kicked off last night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. For the Bills it was with a bang, and for the Rams it was with a whimper. The story of the first half, for both teams, was sloppy. Very sloppy. In the... Continue Reading →
We've officially gotten our first look at the college football landscape for this season. It's early, but we have a little bit of an idea of just what sort of cream is going to be rising to the top throughout the season. Last week, we had six candidates for this position. I don't think any... Continue Reading →
It's not Draftstravaganza time. It's not even close. We've got a whole season of both college football and NFL football to play before any of what I'm about to say even starts to matter. But don't let anyone ever tell you I am anything less than exceptionally vigilant when it comes to the NFL Draft.... Continue Reading →
As the rosters start to finalize, Ryan predicts who will win each of the 8 NFL divisions.
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