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Carl Ragsdale

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Basically, I feel like breaking down sports (especially the NFL) from a logical standpoint, look at the evidence, and show that some commonly held views may not be what they seem to be. I am a diehard Eagles fan, naturally dead set against the Cowboys, Giants, and Redskins, but I also strongly dislike the Texans and Colts. I'm not a Patriots' fan, but I do believe that Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of our era, and that Peyton Manning does not even belong in the same discussion as Brady. I will defend this claim with all of my heart, so debate me, I would love to hear what you have to say.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Brian Westbrook, Sheldon Brown, Ed Reed, Ray Allen, Randy Moss, Lesean McCoy, Desean Jackson, Kevin Garnett, Drew Brees,

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Philadelphia Eagles, Boston Celtics

  • Favorite Coaches

    Bill Belicheck, Chuck Noll, Vince Lombardi, Bill Cowher, Jim Johnson,

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Chargers getting five interceptions in one half against Peyton Manning

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Umaine black bears double overtime win on a missed extra point

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    21 overall game winning streak, NE Patriots 03-04

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Not qualified to answer

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

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  • Gretzky or Orr?

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  • Pele or Maradona?

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  • Federer or Sampras?

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  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

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  • Schumacher or Senna?

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  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    SEC

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    Aaron Bateman commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    Biggest arguments against Brees being MVP: Against Buffalo, 0 TD and his team won 27-7. Against the Jets, 0 TD and his team won 24-10 Against...

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      Sad performances by the offense? You know they're good when they put up 30 points in...

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      If you bothered to watch the game you'd know that 2 of those interceptions he had...

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    Alexeiv Goodenov commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    Nobody is bigger than Favre. He is the frontrunner.

    17 hours ago

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      There certainly is a good case to be made for Favre. He's having a spectacular season....

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    Sean Yamagiwa commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    Hm, good article. I think it's a split between Brees, Manning, Favre, Johnson, etc.

    2 days ago

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    • Carl Ragsdale replied…

      Thank you for the kind words. It will end up being pretty close.

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    Aaron Bateman commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    "With the 3 examples you used, it was almost a consensus before the events played out that those teams would do poorly without their quarterbacks." Disagree,...

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      Manning's play through the first seven games of last season was much worse than Cassel's throughout...

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      I'm not 100% sure the pocket protection is as good as the stats make it look....

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    Naughty Naughty commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    i say mannings numbers are impressive so far but i think all the offensive candidates arent nearly as strong in years past thats why i say...

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      I was thinking of guys like Darren Sharper, Elvis Dumervil, Dwight Freeney, and even Jairus Byrd...

    • Naughty Naughty replied…

      your right about byrd he is having a monster year the only problem is he (like...

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    Aaron Bateman commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    Sorry. I don't disagree with you about Manning having more support than is credited, but the amount of support that both Brees and Favre have are...

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      "The Colts are basically one win away from shutting it down for the regular season. They...

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      Carl, Every single legitimately good NFL Franchise has at least one WR that is great. -...

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    Larry Tee commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    First off, id like to say good article. Im a huge Colts fan that is constantly changing my mind on whether or not Peyton should win...

    3 days ago

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    Neal Smith commented on NFL Playoff Predictions: Who's In, Who's Out?

    I've been watching http://www.playoffticker.com and they have been pretty accurate so far and they have the Steelers making the playoffs which I would agree with.

    3 days ago

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    Jimmy Zhu commented on Is Peyton Manning Really The Frontrunner For NFL MVP?

    I agree with you (and I'm a Colts fan). Manning has had no running game and is still doing very well, but he's not in MVP...

    3 days ago

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    Hey Ryan, what did you think of Brees on Monday Night? I think he might have the slight edge for MVP right now.

    3 days ago

    • Ryan Michael replied…

      Certainly. I also think that Favre has to be considered. Not that his age should play a factor but I am very impressed with what he has been able to do. Chris Johnson is another guy who will not get nearly enough attention. It's going to be a tight MVP race but I think that Manning, Brees, Favre, and Johnson can make things interesting towards the end of the season.

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