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Keep Fighting For Those Millions, Michael Crabtree

The 49ers and Michael Crabtree are living a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Money often costs too much." An adviser to Michael Crabtree recently said that Michael Crabtree would be willing to ...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 3 months ago 1,047 reads 14 comments
Penn St.: Expect Another Great Season

Last year, the Nittany Lions ended their season with a whimper. Losing to USC in the Rose Bowl sent them a message: To be the man, you've got to be the man. Just like last year, they have a great chance to do just that...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 3 months ago 748 reads 1 comments
Underlooked Storylines Going into the Texans' Preseason

Every Houston fan knows that this is a make or break season. Either make the playoffs, or something (or someone) is going to break...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 157 reads 1 comments
Predicting the Entire NFL Season

Be prepared for a long one, folks. I'm predicting everything! Awards, standings, breakout players. Everything. You see the man pictured, Adrian Peterson? He's your MVP. We'll cover that...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 544 reads 24 comments
Karl Malone: The Mailman Doesn't Deliver as a Man

Karl Malone had a storied career as a member of the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. He's one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players. He's a 14-Time All-Star. He averaged 25 points throughout his career...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 893 reads 21 comments
Dunta's Inferno: It's Time to Settle Dunta Robinson's Contract

$9,957,000. Seems like a lot of money, doesn't it? Most people would be happy earning it in one year. Not Dunta Robinson. It's not the money that's the issue; rather, it's the reason why he is making that money this season...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 169 reads 1 comments
Texans Provide Interesting Fantasy Options

The key to succeeding in Fantasy Football is simple. Get lucky. Fantasy Football players have to work the waiver wire, wheel and deal with the best of 'em, and pray that their players do well while avoiding injury...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 151 reads 0 comments
LeBron James Belongs in Wine and Gold

New York. Chicago. Los Angeles. New Jersey. Detroit. LeBron James can go anywhere he wants in 2010. However, I'm willing to guarantee that LeBron James will stay in the same city that he has been in his whole NBA career...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 143 reads 5 comments
Keep Faith in Athletes, Even through Tough Times

We, as fans of many various sports, tend to put our athletes on pedestals. “Oh, they wouldn’t do that! They’re athletes!”Athletes are just like the rest of us. They make mistakes...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 4 months ago 31 reads 2 comments
Brian Cushing Looks to Shine in Houston

The No. 56 has a lot of history in the NFL for linebackers. The number has been held by current bone-crushers like Shawne Merriman and legends such as the original LT, Lawrence Taylor. Where does the newest No...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 332 reads 4 comments
Ricky Rubio Just Doesn't Fit in Minnesota

Ricky Rubio has made a name for himself in the past few weeks. Not only through his play, which has been compared to stars like Pete Maravich and Jason Kidd, but also through his off-court problems...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 647 reads 51 comments
"Super" Mario Wililams Proves Doubters Wrong

Let me tell you something about Mario Williams. The man has faced as much scrutiny as the President. After becoming the first selection in the 2006 NFL Draft over hyped college stars Reggie Bush ...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 294 reads 20 comments
Football Fan Feels Heartbreak Of Fútbol Fans

I have a confession. Today, I watched soccer. I'm not proud of it, in fact, I haven't told any of my friends yet. I was bored. Really bored. I had seen on ESPN.com that the US was to be playing Brazil for the Confederations Cup...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 182 reads 4 comments
Searching for Shaq's New Nickname

The Diesel. Shaq Fu. The Big Aristotle. Superman. The Big Cactus. The Big Shaqtus. Wilt Chamberneezy. Shaqovic. What hasn't Shaquille O'Neal been called? It seems like wherever Shaq goes, a new nickname follows...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 388 reads 3 comments
The Newest NBA Trend: Penny Pinching

Wait, what?This was my reaction after hearing that Richard Jefferson had been traded to the Spurs. The players he was traded for? Bruce Bowen, Kurt Thomas, and Fabricio Oberto...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 115 reads 1 comments
Griffin Faces Pressures Of Becoming First Overall Selection

Blake Griffin is a freak.In a good way, of course.He has the perfect combination of strength, athleticism, and work ethic. To add to that, he will likely be the No...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 93 reads 1 comments
NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0

The Draft is quickly approaching. In fact, it's under a week away as of right now. I'll have two mock drafts. One now, and one the day before the draft, after I have read countless rumors and predictions...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 202 reads 0 comments
"Psycho T" Faces Crazy Criticism As Draft Approaches

"He’s overrated. He’s too short. He’s white. He’ll never be a good professional."Tyler Hansbrough has heard it all...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 173 reads 4 comments
My Top Ten Heisman Candidates

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious trophies in all of sports. It boasts winners such as Doak Walker, Roger Staubach, Marcus Allen, and Carson Palmer...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 248 reads 22 comments
Wake Forest PG Teague Rising Up Draft Boards

The man has credentials. He was a 2009 NCAA Second Team All-American, averaging over 18 points per game for Wake Forest. He scored 34 in a victory over eventual champions, North Carolina...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 126 reads 0 comments
The Top 10 Tweets from Athletes in the Past Week

When discussing athletes who use Twitter, who better to have a picture of than the "Big Twitter" himself, Shaquille O'Neal. Athletes use Twitter in many ways, whether they communicate with fans, congratulate fellow athletes, or leave random messages...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 206 reads 0 comments
My Ten Candidates for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Yesterday, I went over my top 10 candidates for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Today, we go to the other side of the ball. Linebackers seem to win the award often, so a lot of the list is composed of them - I have 6 in my preview...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 534 reads 6 comments
Clippers Announce Intent To Draft Tim Tebow (Satire)

In a shocking development, the Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they will be selecting Tim Tebow with their selection in the NBA Draft. "Let's face it; we just cannot be trusted with this pick," said GM Mike Dunleavy...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 265 reads 2 comments
Houston, We Have a Team!

Coach Gary Kubiak described his plans for next season by saying that "It's time for us to take the next step, and those (young) guys are the ones that have to do it." He's right, the young guys need to step up...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 80 reads 0 comments
My 10 Candidates for NFL Rooke of the Year

Having just finished hearing about Brett Favre for the 500th time, I want to mark this memorable occasion by discussing the new players of the NFL, drafted in last April's Draft...

Written by Brandon Boyd about 5 months ago 140 reads 4 comments

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Brandon Boyd Article Archive

Keep Fighting For Those Millions, Michael Crabtree

Penn St.: Expect Another Great Season

Underlooked Storylines Going into the Texans' Preseason

Predicting the Entire NFL Season

Karl Malone: The Mailman Doesn't Deliver as a Man

Dunta's Inferno: It's Time to Settle Dunta Robinson's Contract

Texans Provide Interesting Fantasy Options

LeBron James Belongs in Wine and Gold

Keep Faith in Athletes, Even through Tough Times

Brian Cushing Looks to Shine in Houston

Ricky Rubio Just Doesn't Fit in Minnesota

"Super" Mario Wililams Proves Doubters Wrong

Football Fan Feels Heartbreak Of Fútbol Fans

Searching for Shaq's New Nickname

The Newest NBA Trend: Penny Pinching

Griffin Faces Pressures Of Becoming First Overall Selection

NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0

"Psycho T" Faces Crazy Criticism As Draft Approaches

My Top Ten Heisman Candidates

Wake Forest PG Teague Rising Up Draft Boards

The Top 10 Tweets from Athletes in the Past Week

My Ten Candidates for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

Clippers Announce Intent To Draft Tim Tebow (Satire)

Houston, We Have a Team!

My 10 Candidates for NFL Rooke of the Year

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