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There are plenty of folks out there, that have already picked the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLV.  I for one am not so sure about that, and even though it may seem like a done deal, there are a few pretty good reasons why this won’t be the Pat’s year to celebrate in North Texas.  One of those reasons is consistency.  The Patriots have been beaten pretty good a few times this year, and it shows, that they’re not as invincible as some would have you believe.  Read the rest of this entry »

The goal in developing the football manager application is to get the best possible results out of the team available to the player, and prove themselves to be a better and more efficient manager than their opponents by winning a championship or accomplishing a certain goal. Matches played online are automatically and gradually simulated, day by day, in a generic football season format. All a player needs to do is to build his own infrastructure and enjoy the managing experience while their teams clash with the rivals in the bate to win honor, trophies and obviously victory. Squad training is another feature that has been added to facilitate the players. Employing scouts, coaches, physics, youth coaches and assistant managers will also be provided to the players to help them build a world class club and enjoy the real fun. Players fond of playing football online will try their best and strive hard to establish themselves as the best football managers of all time.

How cool is it, that Super Bowl XLV is going to be played at the home of the Dallas Cowboys?  I grew up in the seventies and eighties, and during that period, at least in my mind the Dallas Cowboys were one of not “the” powerhouse in the realm of football.  I was always a big fan of the Cowboys, and the legendary feats of  Tom Landry and Roger Staubach are very much a big part of my formative years.  I was actually kinda surprised, when I realized that for all the years the Super Bowl has been played, it’s never taken place in Dallas.  It has played in Houston a couple of times, but never in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes, I know there are parts of this story, that seem just a bit childish and unnecessary.  Especially, for a professional athlete and a coach that have years of experience playing this game.  I think though, it all comes down to a question of what will players and coaches do to win.  In hindsight, it may seem like a big mistake for Minnesota to have gambled so much on one player.  But, we all know how often professional sports can be a big gamble.  There are franchise players out there, and Favre has been one in the past.  No dispute about that. Read the rest of this entry »

How does one of the most talented NFL teams this year outperform their opponents by over a hundred yards per game in the last four games, but still end up with a record of 1-4?  Well, if you were just guessing off the top of your head, then might say things like bad luck, too many turn overs, bad reffing, or lousy timing.  But, in this particular case, your not quite right.  The Cowboys in spite of all their natural and ingrained talent are losing simply because of a lack of discipline.  And that conclusion is supported by the number of penalties they are taking.  Right now, if you look at a certain undesirable statistic, the Cowboys are on a 10 game winning streak. Read the rest of this entry »

Quarterback positions can be tricky to keep filled, even at the best of times.  Even during the pre-season, one thing they’re good for is a little football news controversy. I’m sure there are some in the Philadelphia Eagles, that are more than content to Kevin Kolb as the starting quarterback for the Eagles.    Sure, Mickeal Vick has had some outstanding moments during the 2010 pre-season, but it’s important to keep the big picture in mind.  What with McNabb gone, it makes perfect sense to ensure that more than one of their major QB investments is worth the checks they’re cashing.   While Kolb has been adequate in his tenure with the Eagles, the coaching staff probably believes he’s got a bit more in him.

It makes perfect sense, give both Vick and Kolb playing time, but that’s not the same as switching to a new starting quarterback.  Giving Kolb adequate playing time early in the season is a good strategy.  It gives him the confidence that the staff believes in him, while still being keenly aware that Vick is staring over his shoulder at the starting job.  There’s nothing wrong with a little competitive motivation to help a guy get the job done.  I’m not usually into NFL football betting, but if I were I’d bet on Kolb to come into his own. And it’s not really just a case of giving the young kid his chance.  Kolb has the potential to be a franchise player for many years to come, considering he’s only 26.  If I were the staff, I’d want to know just how strong a potential he is.

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I’m old enough to remember growing up in the age where what I watched on television was totally controlled by the television networks.  It wasn’t something we really thought about at the time, it’s just the way that it was.  But, over the years that control has been gradually eroded by competition, new services, and technologies.  It used to be a big deal to huddle around the television at certain times, to catch holiday specials, and movies when they were being broadcast.  But, once the home VCR came on the scene in the early eighties, all that began to change.  Now, we could record our favorite shows and watch them whenever we wanted. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of the most anticipated sports event of the year, NFL Football Season is getting people’s attention with the buzz around the event and the betting roundup. People just cannot miss any update news from the NFL games because it will definitely affect the entire games prediction as well as the betting. A buzz said that during last Thursday night’s match, Brackett was injured and it was quite serious that it is predicted that he will not likely to play next Thursday or the match against the Bengals. Read the rest of this entry »

United States National Soccer Team coach Bob Bradley just announced his final 23-man roster in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup.  The tournament will be held in South Africa from June 11-July 11, 2010, and this marks the very first time that the World Cup will be held on the African continent.   Bradley’s final roster features few surprises, except for the fact that the only experienced National Team forward he has on the roster is 20-year old Jozy Altidore.  The other forwards are Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez and Robbie Findley.  Brian Ching was the odd man out in this scenario, so he will not be making the journey to South Africa with the squad.

The opening match of the tournament is June 11 and it features host nation South Africa and Mexico, the United States’ rival from the CONCACAF confederation.  The US National Team kicks off its tournament against mighty England on Saturday June 12.  This game will be featured on the ABC television network live and in High Definition starting at 2:00 PM eastern time.  Their next match is Friday 6/18 against Slovenia and the final first round match is Wednesday 6/23 against Algeria.

While many US soccer fans considered this group draw one of the best-case scenarios, it is certainly not a straightforward task for the United States team by any means.  Having to play England the first match complicates matters a great deal, because assuming a loss against the heavily favored English team the US would have no margin for error the rest of the way.  This will put an enormous amount of pressure on the US team as they will need, at the very minimum, some combination of a win and a tie (4 total points) from their final two matches against Algeria and Slovenia in order to advance to the knockout stages.  That is certainly within the realm of possibility, as the US will feel they are the superior team in both those games, but you’d always rather avoid unnecessary pressure in a tournament of this magnitude.

After their success at the 2002 World Cup, and then the disappointment of the 2006 tournament, the US will want to show that they’ve progressed as a soccer playing nation these last four years.  It is essential that they qualify for at least the knockout stages for it to be considered a successful tournament.  The 2010 World Cup will hopefully be remembered as the tournament where the United States become a nation to be respected and even feared in major international soccer competitions.