It’s been two days since the 49ers lost to the Ravens and I have had some time to reflect on Super Bowl XLII. Here are my nine takeaways from the Super Bowl: 9. Aside from a select few, the commercials sucked. 8. It was nice to see a halftime show featuring someone from my generation for…
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With Week 14 getting under way, most fantasy football players’ attention will now move to the playoffs. If you’re new to the fantasy postseason, congratulations. If you’re someone like me who was COMPLETELY SCREWED OVER last year, you probably are looking to make amends. Either way, here are some tips to help you get through…
Read MoreIt’s been two months since my last post but I’ve been anticipating when I would be able to get back to boring and annoying all of you. My first full-featured post tomorrow will be the 2012 “Can I see you in my office” Awards, but for now here’s a Top 9. 10 list to hold…
Read MoreWell it has finally happened. Unless you have been living in a Tibetan monastery, you have heard about all of the controversy regarding the Packers/Seahawks game from Monday night football. In case you haven’t seen the thousands of replays on SportsCenter, click here to see the play in question. Now that there’s been time to view…
Read MoreNFL Week One is officially in the books and what a crazy one it was. We saw plenty of surprise outcomes, as well as remarkable performances. There were also some performances that were just downright horrific. So, to some these up and because I know you love them so much, here’s another Top 9 list….
Read MoreWith training camp and the NFL preseason well underway, attention can now turn to more important things, fantasy football drafts. Players everywhere are registering their teams (Cromartie’s Kids is still one of best I’ve heard) and doing endless mock drafts. In preparation for draft season, here’s a few tips to consider when planning for an…
Read MoreIt feels good to be back after such a long layoff. If you haven’t noticed, AREA 49 has gone through a bit of “redecorating”. While there are still some changes going on, I started to miss giving my unsolicited opinions. So, what better way to get back in the swing of things and to shake…
Read MoreWe have just completed the opening weekend of the 2012 Major League Baseball season. After all of the offseason moves and team identity changes (Miami Marlins), we can finally get down to actual baseball. In case you were too busy watching Tiger Woods shit a brick at The Masters, here’s the Top 9 takeaways from…
Read MoreMarch is rapidly becoming one of my favorite months. NFL Free Agency opened with a splash, the weather is warming up, baseball is almost here, and March Madness is catching fire. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament started yesterday and featured two historic comebacks. Two more are featured tonight with the real games starting…
Read MoreBeing a native of Philadelphia and now a resident of the Baltimore/Washington metro area, I have seen my fair share of disappointment when it comes to baseball. With MLB Spring Training getting underway, this is the most optimistic time for a baseball fan. It’s the moment when no matter how bad or underachieving your team was the season…
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