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Top 10 Embarrassments in the NFL

There are some things that are just inexcusable. Here's ten of them. There are some things that red-blooded football fans can't stand. These are all meant for debating with your fellow fans and non-fans alike...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 5 days ago 1,021 reads 9 comments
Ohio State Prove Themselves an Elite Team, Even In Defeat

18-15. That's it, done. But behind the "L" against the always-elite USC Trojans, the Ohio State Buckeyes proved themselves worthy of a true contest. Yes, it's not fun to see Jim Tressel lose yet again to a PAC-10 school, (unless you're a Trojans' fan...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 2 months ago 27 reads 2 comments
Legacy Of A Leader: Michael Vick and Tony Dungy

When the saga of Tony Dungy and Michael Vick began, it seemed like the case of a one-time counseling session of opposites attract. But Michael Vick, giving an address on his return on August 14th, seemed different than he did in 2007...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 3 months ago 5 reads 0 comments
NFL Football: Looking Ahead

Living in Minnesota, I often grow used to the idea of "looking ahead," but this is different. Unlike my proclamation of failure in regard to the Minnesota Vikings' dwindling playoff hopes last ...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 7 months ago 30 reads 4 comments
Ravens-Titans: AFC Divisional Playoffs Preview

My friends, welcome to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. LP Field, Jan. 9, 2009. The Titans will host one of the hottest teams in the league: The Baltimore Ravens...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 10 months ago 39 reads 0 comments
Baltimore Ravens: Why They Will Win the Super Bowl

Okay, call me a homer, but I love the Baltimore Ravens right now. They are hot and after the Indianapolis loss, I jumped on the Baltimore bandwagon.The main reason —their defense. I am a sucker for good defense...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 10 months ago 159 reads 1 comments
Why the San Diego Chargers Will Not Win the AFC

The San Diego Chargers are on a roll, just the kind of thing you want to happen in the post season. However, no amount of heat comes without going...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 10 months ago 123 reads 0 comments
Welcome to the Possible Drama of the Year: Matt Cassel Could Be Tagged!

We have entered the NFL postseason, and for people like me, whose teams have been eliminated or have not played at all, it is the beginning of the NFL offseason. I know, the big game hasn't even been played yet, but still...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 10 months ago 19 reads 0 comments
In Denial: Why the Long Faces, Colts Fans?

A message to Indianapolis Colts fans: STOP WHINING. The playoff system isn't flawed and even if the officiating was questionable at times, the Chargers just out-played the Colts...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 11 months ago 123 reads 6 comments
Nails In The Coffin: Mike Scifres Wins Game For San Diego

Yes, Darren Sproles had one of the best games of his career against the Colts in the Wild-Card game on Saturday. But it wasn't the 5'6" lightning ball that won the game for the Chargers...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 11 months ago 288 reads 1 comments
The Last Second: Why the Vikings May Have More Momentum Than You Think

On Dec. 28, in the Metrodome, in Minneapolis...With two seconds to go in the game, down 19-17, the Minnesota Vikings sent out Ryan Longwell. Longwell kicked the game-winning field goal, making the score 20-19, Vikings...

Written by Ryan Nelson about 11 months ago 143 reads 0 comments
Mercy Rule: Why The Mismatches On Thanksgiving?

44-10. The worst beating-to-a-pulp in Lions history on Thanksgiving. It was just further proof why tradition was outweighed by the Lions' 0-11 season. I saw a shot of the stands, and there was next to no one at Ford Field...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 87 reads 1 comments
A Cry From a Minnesotan: Please Go and Get Matt Cassel!

Okay, so I know I said Matt Cassel would flounder after Tom Brady got hurt. You may now throw your tomatoes. I was wrong. He is a beast, and deserves a starting job. So I thought about where he might start...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 499 reads 10 comments
L.T. Still Has Something Left In The Tank

Let's face it, L.T. isn't having his typical year. Having been nagged by a pesky toe injury all year, Tomlinson is by no means at full capacity...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 90 reads 1 comments
The Washington Redskins Are NOT The Best Team In Football

The Washington Redskins are widely ranked as the best team in football. With all due respect to those who hold this stance, they are not the best. That title, my friends, belongs to the New York Giants...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 87 reads 0 comments
Colts-Texans: Peyton Manning Works His Magic

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts came into Week Five against the Houston Texans looking to get back to .500. And the game didn't look good. The Texans came back from a 10-0 Indy lead and were on fire...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 271 reads 0 comments
Dolphins Look Great, NFL Beware

The 'Fins are making great strides. Could Bill Parcells have orchestrated a comeback of biblical proportions? The Dolphins went 1-15 last year, and looked awful doing it. This year, they've started a lowly 1-2...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 124 reads 1 comments
The Minnesota Vikings May Be The Biggest Disappointment This Year

For the Vikings' fans, it is the same thing every year. Defense rocks, offense looks horrible. The Vikings have played two games against tough opponents, but they were games they should have won...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 330 reads 0 comments
Colts-Vikings: Colts Go Back to Indy Winners after a Sloppy Game

The Indianapolis Colts went through a lot of criticism this week. After the loss to Chicago and not looking like the Indianapolis Colts' offense, week two against Minnesota looked like a game that would be a running game beat down...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 377 reads 2 comments
Why The NFL Needs Tom Brady AND The Patriots

The big stories this week in the NFL, as we know are Tom Brady and Vince Young. Both have knee injuries. Tom Brady, however, is out for the season. We all know who he is, and what he means to the NFL...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 83 reads 2 comments
Vikings, Packers: What We Learned, What We Wish We Didn't Learn

The Vikings-Packers' match-up in week one showed us many things. Not the least of which is that the NFL rules committee needs to reevaluate their referee's performance from this game...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 93 reads 0 comments
Patriots Win, But Lose Brady: Can a Victory Be a Loss?

The New England Patriots were in a close one with Kansas City this week. The game was a story in itself, but it is not the big story for the Patriots this week...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 261 reads 3 comments
Dallas Cowboys: The NFC's Indianapolis Colts

A few years ago, the Indianapolis Colts were the disappointment of the NFL. Sure, they had a great team, a great head coach, and a great leader. Unfortunately, they couldn't pull it off in the playoffs...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 472 reads 0 comments
The NFL Top Three: Teams To Beat

1. Dallas Cowboys- The 'Boys are what you might call an unthinkable season... Good or bad. The Dallas Cowboys have a good quarterback in Tony Romo. I'm not convinced on him yet, however...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 353 reads 9 comments
Indianapolis Colts: Still On Top In The AFC South

The Indianapolis Colts are going to have a rough time keeping the AFC South to themselves this year. Jacksonville, Tennessee, and Houston are all strong teams getting ready for playoff runs. The Jags are the biggest threat, and with good reason...

Written by Ryan Nelson about about 1 year ago 99 reads 0 comments

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Ryan Nelson Article Archive

Top 10 Embarrassments in the NFL

Ohio State Prove Themselves an Elite Team, Even In Defeat

Legacy Of A Leader: Michael Vick and Tony Dungy

NFL Football: Looking Ahead

Ravens-Titans: AFC Divisional Playoffs Preview

Baltimore Ravens: Why They Will Win the Super Bowl

Why the San Diego Chargers Will Not Win the AFC

Welcome to the Possible Drama of the Year: Matt Cassel Could Be Tagged!

In Denial: Why the Long Faces, Colts Fans?

Nails In The Coffin: Mike Scifres Wins Game For San Diego

The Last Second: Why the Vikings May Have More Momentum Than You Think

Mercy Rule: Why The Mismatches On Thanksgiving?

A Cry From a Minnesotan: Please Go and Get Matt Cassel!

L.T. Still Has Something Left In The Tank

The Washington Redskins Are NOT The Best Team In Football

Colts-Texans: Peyton Manning Works His Magic

Dolphins Look Great, NFL Beware

The Minnesota Vikings May Be The Biggest Disappointment This Year

Colts-Vikings: Colts Go Back to Indy Winners after a Sloppy Game

Why The NFL Needs Tom Brady AND The Patriots

Vikings, Packers: What We Learned, What We Wish We Didn't Learn

Patriots Win, But Lose Brady: Can a Victory Be a Loss?

Dallas Cowboys: The NFC's Indianapolis Colts

The NFL Top Three: Teams To Beat

Indianapolis Colts: Still On Top In The AFC South

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