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Fantasy Football's Top Five Matchups For Week 13: A Must-See!

With fantasy football playoffs right around the corner, it’s that time of year where we all need to buckle down and trust not only our instincts as managers, but also the myriad of key matchups out there to exploit...

Written by Ray Tannock about 3 days ago 378 reads 0 comments
The Great Packer Debate Continues: Which Side Are YOU On?

With the completion of 10 games, and a mere six to go, the Packers face a major crossroad in their quest for the postseason. The Packers are not only defined by the upcoming competition, but also the collected injuries that they have sustained...

Written by Ray Tannock about 11 days ago 212 reads 6 comments
Fantasy Football, Week Eleven Bumps and Bruises: Are You Covered?

As Week Eleven yawns its presence before us, one of the biggest concerns for managers out there right now is the hefty list of running backs unable to go, leaving most Fantasy teams scrambling to adjust...

Written by Ray Tannock about 15 days ago 152 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Football Waiver Gold: Five Must-Have IDP Players

For those of you playing in IDP leagues, many of you have seen by now the advantages this type of league has over traditional leagues offering just a singular defense...

Written by Ray Tannock about 22 days ago 271 reads 0 comments
Phillies Looking to Upgrade Third Base and Bullpen As Nov. 20th Nears

The Phillies begin the long process of the offseason as we take a quick look at what is on the horizon for the team, and what could come in the next couple of weeks...

Written by Ray Tannock about 24 days ago 238 reads 2 comments
What's More Important, America: College Football or College Education?

College football has always been a national pastime in America. Walk into any home broadcasting Penn State vs. Iowa or Notre Dame vs. Ohio State and you can quickly mistake the flair and exuberant cheers for any interdivisional pro matchup...

Written by Ray Tannock about 24 days ago 1,090 reads 36 comments
Fantasy Football Radar: Four Players You Must Keep an Eye on

The second half of the season gets under way Thursday (so remember to set your rosters everyone) and one of the best parts of the second half is the insight we are afforded by teams that have no chance at making the playoffs...

Written by Ray Tannock about 24 days ago 502 reads 0 comments
The Favre Drama: Our Fault, or His?

The halfway point of the NFL season is preparing to be a faded afterthought for most NFL fans, and as we begin to usher in the latter half, media outlets are still being inundated with article, ...

Written by Ray Tannock about 29 days ago 670 reads 19 comments
Are Green Bay's Playoff Hopes Delusions Of Grandeur?

Being outdueled and outplayed twice against the Minnesota Vikings, and the apparent inability to compete with the better teams in the NFL, there are growing concerns about the Packers...

Written by Ray Tannock about 29 days ago 230 reads 15 comments
Fantasy Impact: Is Malcom Floyd the Next Potential Sleeper?

With the exodus of the declining Chris Chambers, Malcom Floyd will make his debut as the Chargers’ starting WR opposite of the surging Vince Jackson this week vs. the Giants. If you haven’t already picked him up, you better race to the waiver wire now...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 517 reads 11 comments
Fantasy Football Advice: How to Handle the Second Half

At this point in the season, you’re inevitably one of three types of managers: The acclaimed mastermind who is sitting high atop his league basking in his glory, the proverbial middle-child ...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 243 reads 2 comments
Phillies Take A Bite Out Of Big Apple in 6-1 Win

Through an almost angelic cascade of a fine mist descending upon Yankee Stadium, the Philadelphia Phillies struck first blood in a 6-1 win. In a night that was regarded as a huge showdown of old lefty teammates, Cliff Lee and C...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 20 reads 0 comments
2009 Fantasy Football Start-Sit Advice: Ranking The Top TEs in Week Eight

There have been two distinct trends this year that have changed the face of Fantasy Football a bit, trends you should know about. 1. There has been increased activity in defensive backs...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 439 reads 0 comments
Fantasy Impact: James Jones In Position To Make Huge Strides in Week Eight

The halfway point is yawning on the fantasy horizon, and the time for searching for viable waiver wire pickups and plug and play guys is in full effect...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 432 reads 2 comments
Breaking News: Brett Myers Added to Philadelphia Phillies Roster

The Philadelphia Phillies have added Brett Myers to the World Series roster while dropping Miguel Cairo to make room reports the Philadelphia Daily News ...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 114 reads 2 comments
Broad Street vs. Broadway: Bring It on, New York

It is the storied franchise against the defending World Series Champions, the Bronx Bombers vs. Dem Phightin Phils, Philly vs. New York, and yes, it’s Broad Street vs. Broadway, baby...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 81 reads 6 comments
B/R's Project 99: The Hearbeat of Ray Nitschke Lives On in Green Bay

The shouldering pathway that connects Dousman and Main Streets—deep within the mystical town of Green Bay, Wisconsin—is named after a man who himself, shouldered a team that exemplified dominance, pride, work ethic, and respect...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 153 reads 11 comments
New York Giants' Big Three Get Ready for Another Big Challenge vs. Arizona

If you’re like most Fantasy managers wondering which Giants receiver to start each week, you should at the very least take some solace that you’re not alone...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 291 reads 0 comments
2009 Fantasy Football Highlight: Five Potential Sleepers For Week Seven

It almost a no brainer deciding which Fantasy stud to start each and every week—like Reggie Wayne at St. Louis—but what isn’t so easy is deciding on the other guys on your roster that aren’t at stud status...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 725 reads 2 comments
Packers Play Nice With Lions: Free Tylenol For All {Humor}

When the Packers roll out the red carpet for the much improved Detroit Lions—and I say much improved because any win over an 0-16 is a giant step forward—they will be offering the Detroit ...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 193 reads 0 comments
Put Up or Shut Time for The Packers: 1st Quarter Grades for the Offense

As the season continues we still seem to be engrossed in the whole Favre thing which is a load of crap to be honest. It’s time to put away the hankies, blow out the torches, and call off the ...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 170 reads 0 comments
A Season To Remember for Vikings Fans: Will It Continue?

Brett Favre has beaten all 32 NFL teams. The Vikings are 5-0 for the first time since 2003. The defense still has yet to allow a single 100-yard rusher (that’s now 28 straight games, for those counting) not to mention a rushing touchdown this season

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 367 reads 10 comments
Phillies-Dodgers, NLCS Game One: Can You Sense the Drama in the California Air?

And so it begins! The immovable object meets the unstoppable force, setting up a seven game series that epitomizes baseball, especially playoff baseball...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 94 reads 2 comments
NFL Fantasy Football Week Six Report: Injuries and Other Odds and Ends

Fantasy Highlight: Braylon Edwards Jerricho Cotchery, the standout wide receiver for the New York Jets is being speculated to miss this week’s matchup vs. the Bills due to his nagging hamstring issue...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 664 reads 0 comments
Baby Steps Turn Into Leaps And Bounds for Vikings: Is A 5-0 Start Next?

Since Frazier arrived and overhauled the defense in ’06, it’s been nothing short of sheer success with two and half years of being rated number one against the run...

Written by Ray Tannock about about 1 month ago 350 reads 1 comments

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Ray Tannock Article Archive

Fantasy Football's Top Five Matchups For Week 13: A Must-See!

The Great Packer Debate Continues: Which Side Are YOU On?

Fantasy Football, Week Eleven Bumps and Bruises: Are You Covered?

Fantasy Football Waiver Gold: Five Must-Have IDP Players

Phillies Looking to Upgrade Third Base and Bullpen As Nov. 20th Nears

What's More Important, America: College Football or College Education?

Fantasy Football Radar: Four Players You Must Keep an Eye on

The Favre Drama: Our Fault, or His?

Are Green Bay's Playoff Hopes Delusions Of Grandeur?

Fantasy Impact: Is Malcom Floyd the Next Potential Sleeper?

Fantasy Football Advice: How to Handle the Second Half

Phillies Take A Bite Out Of Big Apple in 6-1 Win

2009 Fantasy Football Start-Sit Advice: Ranking The Top TEs in Week Eight

Fantasy Impact: James Jones In Position To Make Huge Strides in Week Eight

Breaking News: Brett Myers Added to Philadelphia Phillies Roster

Broad Street vs. Broadway: Bring It on, New York

B/R's Project 99: The Hearbeat of Ray Nitschke Lives On in Green Bay

New York Giants' Big Three Get Ready for Another Big Challenge vs. Arizona

2009 Fantasy Football Highlight: Five Potential Sleepers For Week Seven

Packers Play Nice With Lions: Free Tylenol For All {Humor}

Put Up or Shut Time for The Packers: 1st Quarter Grades for the Offense

A Season To Remember for Vikings Fans: Will It Continue?

Phillies-Dodgers, NLCS Game One: Can You Sense the Drama in the California Air?

NFL Fantasy Football Week Six Report: Injuries and Other Odds and Ends

Baby Steps Turn Into Leaps And Bounds for Vikings: Is A 5-0 Start Next?

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