Author: Mikesportz
There are fans, and then there are fans. Nic Cullison falls in the latter category. According to a story released by ESPN this week, Cullison is a die-hard Baltimore Ravens fan, and for the past three seasons, he has gotten a new tattoo for every win the franchise has tallied…a trend that he will continue until the Ravens win another The biggest question was: ‘Are you going to do this until they win a Super Bowl?'” Cullison said. “That’s a tattoo every week. That’s a lot of work. I’m like, ‘We’re doing this, it’s game time.'” Cullison has 30…
Bears Blockbuster Trade Proposal Lands $98 Million DE, Premium Picks Bears head coach Matt Eberflus. The Chicago Bears have once again locked up the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, and it might just give them the ability to pull off another blockbuster trade that nets them picks and a game-changing player in 2024. In the December 28 episode of the BFR Podcast, Dave and Ficky of Sports Mockery broke down a few potential trade scenarios for the Bears with the No. 1 overall pick and dug into one in particular that could take their defensive line…
recent 20-19 defeat of the Detroit Lions against the Dallas Cowboys, marked by a controversial officiating decision, has put head coach Dan Campbell‘s leadership and resolve in the spotlight. The nullification of a two-point conversion to Taylor Decker due to illegal touching has stirred debate and frustration. However, Campbell’s response to this adversity is not only about overcoming a single game’s outcome but also about channeling frustration into motivation, a crucial trait for any successful leader, especially in the high-stakes world of professional football. Dan Campbell Has ‘Controlled Fury’ in Wake of Loss to Cowboys The recent 20-19 defeat of…
For 2024, the Indiana Pacers are off to a great start. The Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113 on New Year’s Day at Fiserv Forum after a close battle. Indiana choked out the Central Division win; the Blue and Gold trailed by 15 points twice, shot 44% from the field overall, and only converted 5 of 35 3-pointers. The Pacers had trouble shooting the ball, but they made up for it with aggressive playmaking and effort plays. The Pacers recorded a season-high 52 rebounds in the victory, and they also made and attempted season-high numbers of free throws, going 31…
By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com Josh Allen was an all-state wide receiver at Abbeville High School, but now he’s a record-breaking pass-rusher in the NFL. In the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 26-0 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the outside linebacker made six tackles, recorded three sacks and registered four quarterback hits. Allen became the second player since 1982, when individual sacks became an official statistic, to record four games with at least 2.5 sacks in the same season, joining Lawrence Taylor in 1986, when the New York Giants outside linebacker was The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player…
Tyrod Taylor’s rain-making pass hung in the air for so long Sunday as it traveled 60 yards downfield that it allowed time for wandering minds to consider bigger questions. Is the Giants offense more aggressive with Taylor — or even Tommy DeVito — at quarterback than it was with Daniel Jones? We’ll look into that once we’re done with the season,” head coach Brian Daboll said Monday, wrapping up a 26-25 loss to the Rams. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor has thrown 80- and 69-yard touchdown passes to Darius Slayton in consecutive weeks. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Here’s one…
Kyle Shanahan revealed today on a conference call that Ambry Thomas had a broken hand going into the Commanders’ game. Ambry Thomas proved his toughness in the 49ers’ win against the Commanders. Kyle Shanahan revealed today on a conference call that Thomas had a broken hand going into that game. He had every reason to sit out of the game, but elected to play with a cast on instead. However, Thomas is now set to have surgery this week on his broken hand. So, he will not be available for the season finale versus the Rams. The good…
Assuming the Bears keep coach Matt Eberflus — which hasn’t been finalized, but there’s clearly momentum — he’ll be instrumental in making massive decisions about their future. Eberflus has talked openly about plans to confer with general manager Ryan Poles to assess the roster and coaching staff, so he obviously expects to stay. The next biggest question marks are quarterback Justin Fields and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. And while Eberflus on Monday avoided saying where he stands on them for next season, he didn’t sound fully convinced. He loved Fields’ performance in the 37-17 victory over the Falcons…
Many NBA players have dreams of making it to the league long before they’re ever there. However, Boston Celtics guard Derrick White was not one of those guys, as he didn’t know how far basketball would take him. White didn’t have the traditional journey to the Association. He played at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for three years, which is a Division II school less than an hour away from White’s hometown of Parker, Colorado. He later transferred to the University of Colorado and showed off his skills at the Division I level. As a result, White was drafted by…
The Michigan Wolverines are headed to the National Championship game. The 2024 Rose Bowl game was an instant classic. Two of the true historic schools in College Football history squared off in Pasadena with the right to make their way to the National Championship game…and it was Michigan who finally broke through and earned their first College Football Playoff victory. The first quarter saw a defensive battle between the two longtime powerhouse schools, and a Michigan muffed punt seemingly opened the door for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide, however, it was Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines heading into the break with the…