It's the start of a new era in the Motor City, where the Detroit Lions will be starting over with a new Head Coach, landing the coveted Matt Patricia, the former longtime Defensive Coordinator of the New Enland Patriots to oversee the renovation of this Franchise. After a disappointing 9-7 finish that saw them narrowly miss the Playoffs, General Manager Bob Quinn felt the need for a change, ultimately relieveing Jim Caldwell of his duties. And … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Detroit Lions
8:30 PM EST, NBC - Line: Steelers -3, Over/Under: 45.5 A pair of teams traveling in opposite directions clash tonight in the Motor City, as the struggling Detroit Lions host the rolling Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. As we near the midway point of the campaign, the contenders have begun to reveal themselves, and in the AFC, the Steelers (5-2, 1st in AFC NOrth) are creeping to the forefront with an opportunity to enter … [Read more...]
The Oracle’s Mock Draft
Come Thursday, the NFL's season of captivation will either come to an end or begin anew depending on your perspective, as the First Round of the 2016 NFL Draft takes place as thirty-one lucky players will hear their names called by Commissioner Roger Goodell. For many, the Draft symbolizes the beginning of the annual feeling of optimism that many fans harbor leading into a new season, with these new faces embodying that very sentiment. After all, … [Read more...]
College Football Playoff – Seimfinals
(1) Clemson v. (4) Oklahoma 4:00 PM EST, ESPN - Line: Clemson -4.5, Over/Under: 63 After much deliberation, the second annual College Football Playoff is finally among us, with the first of the pair of semifinals taking place at the Orange Bowl as the top-ranked Clemson Tigers battle the fourth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners for the right to play the National Championship Game on January 10th. It's been a rather disappointing week for Clemson … [Read more...]