The Apple Drops For Newton

The Apple Drops For Newton

In 1995, a rookie running back by the name of Curtis Martin took the NFL by storm as he rushed for 102 yards on 19 carries in his debut for the Patriots. His then coach Bill Parcells said of the feat, “Don’t put him in Canton just yet, fellas.” 16 years and 3 days...
Labour Pains: Part 2

Labour Pains: Part 2

In Part 1 of Labour Pains, I analysed the intricacies of the legal battles currently being fought between the players and owners. It all seems so convoluted and drawn-out, yet we are reminded constantly about the importance of this process to the sustainability of the...
Labour Pains: Part 1

Labour Pains: Part 1

It has been a chaotic and rough couple of months for all associated with football; for the owners, the players and, not least, the fans. It all started when the owners opted out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which meant that we were thrown into the...
2011 NFL Schedule is Out!

2011 NFL Schedule is Out!

For the first time since probably a couple days after the Super Bowl, the NFL made me smile! I have been adamant about not discussing any of the CBA or Lock out stuff because I did not like what either the NFL Owners and NFL Players are doing to the game I love. Then...
What This Fan Wants

What This Fan Wants

What do I want? And more importantly, why should anyone care? The folks representing both sides of the current NFL labor dispute should care a great deal about what I want. Who am I? No one famous or dangerous here; just a fan of the NFL. Why then should they care...