Week 1 Thursday Night Trashy Tailgate: College Football Edition

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Thursday Night College Football lineup features North Dakota State vs. Colorado (-10), with Colorado favored; North Carolina (-2) facing Minnesota, with the under at 50.5; and Coastal Carolina against Jacksonville State (-3) with money favoring Coastal Carolina. These matchups offer insight into the teams’ strengths and prospects for the season. Continue reading Week 1 Thursday Night Trashy Tailgate: College Football Edition

Sam BloomquistAugust 28, 2024October 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Some Bleak Futures in The NFL

Predicting NFL outcomes may seem futile, but the author offers three picks. They favor Kansas City Chiefs for the championship due to their strong offense. New Orleans Saints are predicted to have the worst record due to coaching issues and an aging roster. Davante Adams is expected to lead in regular season receiving yards due to his potential and favorable schedule. Continue reading Some Bleak Futures in The NFL

Sam BloomquistAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024Leave a comment

Football, NCAAF, Sports, Sportsbook

Week 0 College Football Trashy Tailgate: These Boys Are Taking a Dump

The stars of the 2024 college football season are ready to shine, ready to lead their teams to win after win after win and postseason magic. But not for everyone. Some guys aren’t always going to deliver. Let’s take a look at a few guys from Week 0 Saturday that could turn your betting dollars into a bunch of hot garbage if you plunk bucks … Continue reading Week 0 College Football Trashy Tailgate: These Boys Are Taking a Dump

Brochacho VargasAugust 23, 2024October 5, 2024Leave a comment

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CFB Week 0 Trashy Tailgate Here are some Picks

College football’s return in Week 0 comes with caution as the landscape has been altered by transfers, realignment, and a new playoff format. Betting lines have been shaped by sharp money, but there may still be opportunities. Florida State, with a solid offense and coaching, is favored over Georgia Tech, while SMU is expected to dominate Nevada. Continue reading CFB Week 0 Trashy Tailgate Here are some Picks

Sam BloomquistAugust 23, 2024October 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Trash Player of the Week: Aaron Rodgers – The Emperor Has No Clothes (and No Playoff Wins Either)

When it comes to NFL quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers is often mentioned in the same breath as legends like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. But let’s take a closer look. Strip away the hype, the endorsements, and the carefully curated image, and what do we really have? A quarterback who’s been skating by on reputation while his on-field performance has been less “MVP” and more “Most … Continue reading Trash Player of the Week: Aaron Rodgers – The Emperor Has No Clothes (and No Playoff Wins Either)

Michael BardenAugust 14, 2024September 24, 2024Leave a comment

Football, NCAAF, Sports

A QB Will Win the Heisman — Make Your Peace with It

Don’t be contrarian about this. Only three non-quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy in the past 18 years, and those ‘other’ players all played for Alabama. That’s just the way it is now. College football is all about the spread offense, which means a lot of passers getting a lot of throws and a lot of yards. Big stats = Heisman chances. With that settled, … Continue reading A QB Will Win the Heisman — Make Your Peace with It

Brochacho VargasAugust 14, 2024August 15, 2024Leave a comment

Football, NCAAF, Sports

The 5 Most Glorious Goal Post Takedowns in College Football History

There’s nothing quite like the chaos that ensues after a major college football victory. The game ends, the band plays on, and then it happens—a horde of fans storms the field like they’ve just been released from football prison. Their eyes lock onto one thing: the goalposts. Those innocent, upright symbols of structure and order. But today, they’re destined for destruction. Here are the five … Continue reading The 5 Most Glorious Goal Post Takedowns in College Football History

Michael BardenAugust 14, 2024October 5, 2024Leave a comment

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Think Twice about These NFL Futures Bets

Quite often, past is NOT prologue in sports. Just because a team or player did outstanding in the previous season is not a guarantee they will replicate that. We’re here to tell you that some NFL futures options — as enticing as they may look — are not going to bear the kind of fruit (money) you think. 2025 Super Bowl Winner The Philadelphia Eagles … Continue reading Think Twice about These NFL Futures Bets

Brochacho VargasAugust 1, 2024August 6, 2024Leave a comment

NFL, Sports

The 5 Biggest NFL Busts: When Potential Went Up in Flames

The NFL Draft brings hope, but also risk. JaMarcus Russell, Ryan Leaf, Tony Mandarich, Charles Rogers, and Akili Smith are infamous for falling short. Injuries, poor performance, and off-field issues dashed their potential. The list of draft day letdowns could go on, cautioning fans against premature celebrations for the “next big thing.” Continue reading The 5 Biggest NFL Busts: When Potential Went Up in Flames

Michael BardenJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024Leave a comment

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Why Aren’t These Guys in the Football Hall of Fame Yet?

Congratulations to the new group entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 — Dwight Freeney, Devin Hester, Andre Johnson, Julius Peppers, Patrick Willis, Randy Gradishar and Steve McMichael. All studs, all deserving. But there a bunch of other former NFL stars that time — and the voters — have left behind, up to now. For various reasons that haven’t been specified, these warriors … Continue reading Why Aren’t These Guys in the Football Hall of Fame Yet?