Archive for September 2011

The Case for Tom Flores to Enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Posted by Temple3 ⋅ September 29, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

Perhaps the most widely known coach in the history of the NFL is John Madden. The former leader of the Oakland Raiders established a virtually unsurpassed record of regular season success during his brief ten-year tenure. Madden won more than 76% of his games. His closest active pursuer, Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, has managed only a … Continue reading »

2011 NFL Season: 10 Early Questions for NFL QB’s (Week 3)

Posted by Temple3 ⋅ September 27, 2011 ⋅ 11 Comments

No time like the present to dig in and ask some tough questions about performance. Why is Ravens’ QB Joe Flacco currently ranked 28th (tied with Browns’ QB Colt McCoy) with a completion percentage of 54.1%? Of the three QB’s that have thrown for over 1,000 yards this season (Brady, Brees, and Newton), which one … Continue reading »

NFL: Limits and Stupidity with Colin Cowherd

Posted by Temple3 ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

I know, I know. He’s not a smart man. He acts like one. He postures like one. He speaks with the force and tone of a man who thinks before he speaks, but it’s all a front. I had the misfortune of overhearing ESPN’s bombastic Colin Cowherd’s assessment of Cam Newton after a week 2 … Continue reading »

2011 NFL Season: Trends, Ends, and Bends (Week 3)

Posted by Temple3 ⋅ September 26, 2011 ⋅ 4 Comments

When does a season really take shape? Is it in the beginning when surprising teams get off to hot starts? Is it when elite teams hit their stride and begin to pile drive the competition? Or is it late in the season when the scramble for playoff position is at full tilt? Each season is … Continue reading »