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Behind the Rumor: How the Julius Peppers-to-New England Trade Could Work

Ever since Vic Carucci's piece on NFL.com, every possible football pundit has come out of the woodwork with reasons why this trade would never work, reasons Peppers could never get the contract he wants...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about 8 months ago 1,110 reads 20 comments
Giants' Burres Shoots Himself, Team In Foot

He has missed team meetings, incurring fines from his team. Missed practices, leading to more fines and suspensions. He has held out for new contracts, only to get injured in his return...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 806 reads 9 comments
Five New Rules For Thanksgiving Day Football

After a fairly atrocious day in football on Thanksgiving, things have to change. Two predictable blowouts and an mediocre game on the NFL Network that nobody could watch...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 136 reads 0 comments
Dontrelle Willis: The Next Rick Ankiel?

Amidst the new rumors that the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers are contemplating a swap of "bad" contracts in Julio Lugo and Dontrelle Willis, I was reminded of just how far Willis has fallen since his breakout 2003 season...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 776 reads 0 comments
Red Sox-Rays: Rediscovering That Fenway Magic

Friday October 17th, 2008 The day the World Series match up was supposed to be set in stone, pitting the worst-to-first Tamba Bay Rays against the Philadelphia Phillies...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 199 reads 0 comments
Tampa Bay Rays' New Baseball Fans Quickly Vault Themselves Into Annoying Elite

Even though the Tampa Bay Rays have had a breakout year in terms of performance, their attendance throughout the season has been dismal, some of the lowest in the league...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 356 reads 0 comments
Red Sox Take a Big Risk With Rotation By Planning for Seven Games

More so than in the past, this 2008 Red Sox team has faced much adversity entering the playoffs. Injuries have dogged this team, especially the latter part of the season and entering the playoffs...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 170 reads 0 comments
Putting 2004 ALCS, 2003 ALDS In Perspective After Red Sox '08 Win Over Angels

Watching the ALDS play out against Anaheim this year I could not help but be reminded of the Red Sox series comebacks of 2003 and 2004...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 461 reads 0 comments
When Sage Rosenfels Equals Paul Crewe—Colts Win Every Time

I'm not saying that Bill Polian got to Sage Rosenfels at halftime or that one of the Colts defenders slipped him a note with the payoff information, but the last four minutes looked about as fixed as possible...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 870 reads 8 comments
Can The Cubs Win Already!? I'm Sick Of Hearing About The Billy Goat And Bartman

It's bad enough living through the heartbreaking years of being a Red Sox fan pre-2004. I grew up with the curse of the Bambino and Dan Shaunesseys' shameless promotion of it for his book...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 334 reads 0 comments
My Team Stinks! Guide To Survive The Rest Of The NFL Season

This is dedicated to those who have to suffer being a fan of one of the worst eight teams that are all but removed from contention by now, after week 4...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 338 reads 2 comments
10 Must-Starts to Win Your Fantasy Matchup This Week

Now clearly you all have the players that you'll start regardless of the match up- All Day, LT, Peyton Manning (especially against Houston!) and so on. This list will ignore those completely...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 1,344 reads 4 comments
Boston Red Sox Have Clear Advantage, Regardless of Game Two's Outcome

After an impressive 4-1 win in Game One of the ALDS over Angels' ace John Lackey, the Red Sox now hold a decisive advantage in the division series. Jon Lester had a dominant performance, as had been expected of him following a breakout year...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 665 reads 2 comments
Tom Brady Done for Season; New England Patriots to Work Out Simms

Many reports out of the New England Patriots' camp have relayed the information that Tom Brady is likely done for the season with a possible torn ACL...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 359 reads 0 comments
Yankees in Tight September Battle

The Yankees are about to enter the September stretch with their worst record in recent memory. Currently they are 12.5 games back in the AL East (a number well beyond reach), seven games back of the Red Sox in the wild card, and 4...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 284 reads 1 comments
Memo To Alex Rodriguez: You Should Have Stayed in Texas

You wanted more money. You wanted more fame and recognition. You wanted to be a hero. You wanted to win World Championships...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 1,357 reads 8 comments
Chad Johnson and The Ultimate Character Makeover

The sight of Chad Johnson (stats) illicits many responses among football fans. You might think of his over-the-top endzone celebrations and other displays of arrogant showmanship, or you might ...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 424 reads 0 comments
Red Sox Cannot Afford To Leave Door Open For Yankees

Jeffrey Mann explains why this series between the Red Sox and Yankees could decide the season.

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 304 reads 0 comments
9 Year-Old Little Leaguer "Too Skilled," Banned From Pitching

Every sports fan harbors dreams of their children's success, wanting their child to be bigger, faster, stronger, or just plain better than other children...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 1,385 reads 9 comments
Misty May-Treanor Cashes In on Olympic Performance; Appearing On ABC

Misty May-Treanor wasted no time cashing in on her Olympic fame. Mrs. May-Treanor is agreeing to appear on the next season of "Dancing with the Stars"...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 299 reads 3 comments
So Much For Defending Their Title; Giants' Umenyiora To Undergo Surgery

After their surprising Superbowl run and subsequent victory, expectations were high coming into this season. Now, those expectations may be put on hold after losing star defensive end Osi Umenyiora to a potentially season-ending knee injury...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 135 reads 3 comments
Killing The Casual Fan: The Over-Commercialization Of American Sports

In this ADD—fueled society everything has been shortened to maintain the attention spans of the masses. Everything that is, except for sporting events. Contests in all American sports have continued to add more commercial time outs and breaks...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 571 reads 0 comments
Trailblazers Face $18,000,000 Salary Cap Hit as Darius Miles Signs with Boston

After an extended hiatus, the Celtics are giving Darius Miles a second chance. Problem is, his career was supposed to be over...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 2,407 reads 8 comments
IOC Letting China Off the Hook: The Death of Olympic Gymnastics

Coming into these Olympic Games, everyone knew there would be controversial issues to deal with. The International Olympic Committee was assured by China, the host nation, that it would clean up its act in regard to pollution and media censorship...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 3,620 reads 57 comments
Usain Bolt: Why The Fastest Man Alive Is in The Wrong Business

On Saturday he stunned the sprinting world, easily winning the 100 meter dash in world record fashion. Every commentator and expert kept talking about how Usain Bolt was too big to be a sprinter, too tall and bulky...

Written by Jeffrey Mann about about 1 year ago 2,023 reads 4 comments

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Jeffrey Mann Article Archive

Behind the Rumor: How the Julius Peppers-to-New England Trade Could Work

Giants' Burres Shoots Himself, Team In Foot

Five New Rules For Thanksgiving Day Football

Dontrelle Willis: The Next Rick Ankiel?

Red Sox-Rays: Rediscovering That Fenway Magic

Tampa Bay Rays' New Baseball Fans Quickly Vault Themselves Into Annoying Elite

Red Sox Take a Big Risk With Rotation By Planning for Seven Games

Putting 2004 ALCS, 2003 ALDS In Perspective After Red Sox '08 Win Over Angels

When Sage Rosenfels Equals Paul Crewe—Colts Win Every Time

Can The Cubs Win Already!? I'm Sick Of Hearing About The Billy Goat And Bartman

My Team Stinks! Guide To Survive The Rest Of The NFL Season

10 Must-Starts to Win Your Fantasy Matchup This Week

Boston Red Sox Have Clear Advantage, Regardless of Game Two's Outcome

Tom Brady Done for Season; New England Patriots to Work Out Simms

Yankees in Tight September Battle

Memo To Alex Rodriguez: You Should Have Stayed in Texas

Chad Johnson and The Ultimate Character Makeover

Red Sox Cannot Afford To Leave Door Open For Yankees

9 Year-Old Little Leaguer "Too Skilled," Banned From Pitching

Misty May-Treanor Cashes In on Olympic Performance; Appearing On ABC

So Much For Defending Their Title; Giants' Umenyiora To Undergo Surgery

Killing The Casual Fan: The Over-Commercialization Of American Sports

Trailblazers Face $18,000,000 Salary Cap Hit as Darius Miles Signs with Boston

IOC Letting China Off the Hook: The Death of Olympic Gymnastics

Usain Bolt: Why The Fastest Man Alive Is in The Wrong Business

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