By Charles Collier On March 11, 2024, the Packers made a splash in the free agency market, signing running back Josh Jacobs and safety Xavier McKinney. The former Raider Jacobs is one of the most dynamic running backs in the NFL and will be an additional weapon for Jordan Love. Jacobs is elusive, fast, and […]
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Curt Flood Had The Courage To Do the Right Thing
By Charles Collier The name Curt Flood probably is not well known among modern professional baseball fans. But it should be. Curt Flood was not only a great Major League Baseball player in the 1960s, he bravely challenged the owner-favored economics of the sport, paving the way for the free agency system that is a […]
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Bucks off to Slow Start Under Doc Rivers
By Charles Collier The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a downward spiral under Doc Rivers, as their recent embarrassing home loss to the Memphis Grizzles adds to the disappointment. The decision to hire Doc and fire Adrian Griffin is being criticized. The Bucks are 3-10 under Doc Rivers and appear to be headed to a another […]
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Bucks Fire Griffin After 43 games
By Charles Collier Most sports experts and Bucks fans were shocked by the firing of Adrian Griffin. Hall of Famer Magic Johnson weighed in after the firing of Adrian Griffin. “I think the Bucks firing former Head Coach Adrian Griffin was a huge mistake. It’s not his fault the Bucks traded their best on-ball defender, […]
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Packers Annihilate Cowboys in Road Playoff Win
By Charles Collier On January 19, 2024, The Packers dominated The Cowboys in every facet of the game in a convincing 48-32 victory. With the win, The Packers snapped Dallas’ 16 game winning streak at home. The Packers shocked Cowboy fans and NFL fans alike and a star was born right before our very eyes. […]
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The Packers Win and They’re In
By Charles D. Collier The playoff picture is simple, if The Packers beat their arch nemesis, The Chicago Bears, they go to the playoffs. The Bears vs. Packer rivalry has been played 207 times (including two postseason games) with The Green Bay Packers winning 106 games and The Bears winning 95. They have been six […]
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Packers’ loss to Bucs diminishes playoff chances
By Charles Collier On December 17, 2023, The Packers loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-20. The defense was atrocious and played their worst game of the year. NFL journeyman Baker Mayfield completed 22 out of 28 passes, tossed four touchdowns and threw for 381 yards in the win. His passer rating was a perfect […]
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Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers Oust Bucks in Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament
By Charles Collier The Pacers beat the Bucks led by Oshkosh, WI native and NBA superstar in the making, Tyrese Haliburton. He scored 27 points, dished out 15 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds in the Pacers win. The Bucks had numerous opportunities to win but couldn’t score in clutch time. The Bucks learned a valuable […]
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Packers’ Show Lions No Love on Thanksgiving Day!
By Charles Collier The 2023 Packers were like the kid being chased home by the neighborhood bully and it wasn’t clear whether they would stand up to the bully or continue to be chased home. Based on yesterday’s performance-It looks like the Packers have stood up to the bully and chased him home. The Packers, […]
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Mid-Season NFL Awards
By Charles Collier Rookie of The Year-C.J. Stroud. He is the overwhelming favorite to win ROY. He has thrown 15 Touchdowns for 2,662 yards, with 2 interceptions, thus far this year and has a passer rating of 101. He started the season with a NFL best 192 passes with no interceptions. In his week 10 […]