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What Football Is All About
I have been blessed with a family that shares my love for football. On Sunday afternoon, you can find every television tuned into a game and every computer following a fantasy team...
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An Analysis of Jason Kubel
Jason Kubel has had his ups and downs during his four year tenure with the Twins. He has suffered through injury and slumps, and experienced child-birth but has steadily improved through the years...
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Is The Minnesota Twins Bullpen a Strongpoint Or a Problem?
The favorite activity of a Twins fan this past season season seemed to be griping about how pitiful the bullpen was. In fact, I don’t know anyone who was all satisfied with the way Minnesota relievers were pitching...
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Lane Kiffin Is a Winner in My Book
There are no statistics that measure true coaching ability; there are no formulas that aid a general manager in selecting a head coach. That is why there is a plethora of opinions whenever a coach is fired or hired...
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Twins Roundtable: End Of Season Edition
Although they were only a bloop and a blast away, Minnesota Twins baseball is officially over for the 2008 season. To wrap things up and start looking towards next year, here are some fans' opinions: ...
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NFL Week Five Predictions
The NFL season has reached the quarter turn, and it seems to be flying by. Many things have gone down as expected, but surprises abound as they do every year...
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The Fading Role of the Starting Pitcher
Baseball is a dynamic game. It is constantly evolving thanks to changing roles, rules and faces. The two roles that have undergone perhaps the most dramatic changes over the years are the starting pitcher and, in turn, the reliever...
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Vikings-Titans: A Tale of Two Identical Teams
When the 3-0 Titans come marching in on Sunday, everyone will experience a collective case of déjà vu. These two teams may be different in record, but some things are exactly the same...
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Twins Talk Weekly Roundtable: 9/24
When do you believe it is time to pull the plug on a season? Is it a set mark? How far back does a team need to be, and with how many games left? Dhruv Kalra: If the Twins ...
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Minnesota Vikings: It's Time to Move On
Not much is worse than a subject that cannot be dropped. Of course, there are certain matters that can, and should be talked and debated about as much as possible, but Brad Childress and the infamous quarterback situation is not one of them...
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An Indepth Look At The NL Cy Young Award Race
There are numerous ways to look at the Cy Young Award, and possibly many different winners based on many different points of view. There are a plethora of ways to discern what characteristics the winner of this award should have...
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Chester Taylor vs. Panthers' Linemen Will Be the Biggest Matchup on Sunday
Reprinted from VikingVigil.com There are plenty of mismatches on paper as we go into this Week Three game, most of them in favor of the Panthers. Carolina's receivers are great; our secondary is not...
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Just How Much Has Glen Perkins Hurt The Minnesota Twins?
In a game where perfection is looked at in such high regard, imperfection is viewed as a plague in baseball. Prior to August 27th, Glen Perkins was a surprisingly good pitcher...
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Tarvaris Jackson Goes from Starting Quarterback to Secret Scapegoat
Unless you live under a rock, you must now know that Gus Frerotte will be starting under center on Sunday the 21st, instead of Tarvaris Jackson. The reason for this move is because the offense has been “sputtering” through the first two weeks.
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Minnesota Twins: Target Field Fallout
The highly debated housing issue of the Minnesota Twins has come to a halt. For the next 25 years the new ballpark that will be built for this team will be referred to as "Target Field...
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Minnesota Twins: What a Weekend!
This weekend was the perfect example of how life is as a Minnesota sports fan. Just when you think the Twins may have a chance to actually grab sole lead of the AL Central, it slips away...
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Colts-Vikings: The Battle in the Trenches
A case could be made for the quarterback. Glamorous positions like running backs and wide receivers could also receive some credit...
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Twins Talk: Weekly Roundtable, Sept. 10
The Twins have just lost two of three from the Tigers at home. Do you consider yourself more of an optimist, or pessimist? When is it time to pull the plug on a season?Leslie Monteiro: Let's start with the label of optimism and pessimism...
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My 200th Article: Thank You Bleacher Report!
Normally, I do not want to bring unnecessary attention to myself. I also do not enjoy gloating, although Packer fans will probably tell you otherwise. But in this case, I think there is reason to celebrate...
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Seahawks: Sleepers in Seattle?
The Seattle Seahawks are entering the 2008 season with a perfect opportunity to ride into the proverbial sunset. Head Coach Mike Holmgren is entering his final year, and the Seahawks have a great chance to be great...
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The Greatest Pitching Rotations of All Time, Part One
Before I begin this series, I would like to cover my rear and say that these are in no particular order at all. I will do a total of five of these, all in separate articles. The first team I have chosen to highlight is the 1906 Chicago White Sox...
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Florida Marlins Baseball Has Reached Critical Condition
"If we built it, will they come?" That is the question the city of Miami seems to have on their minds these days. You see, they have been having a little problem with attendance for a while now...
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Taking a Look at the MLB MVP Race
The question has been posed forever. The chant has been yelled for decades. The nicknames have stuck for years. "O-ver-rated!" Just what makes a player overrated? Are we just dealing with emotions, ...
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Why The Minnesota Twins Will Not Make The Playoffs
Just to be clear, this is a completely biased article. Do not expect the same "unbiased" opinions and content that the mainstream media will provide, such as a certain four-letter word headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut...
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Minnesot Twins Weekly Roundtable 8/27
Unfortunately, only Nick Nelson could join us this week for the Roundtable. His opinions are very interesting, though, so everyone should be entertained...
