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New Orleans Saints Better Take Note: Miami Dolphins Have What It Takes

The Dolphins have a chance this Sunday to do something no team has been able to do this year—beat the Saints. Up to this point the Saints have been near untouchable and I haven't seen how they could get beat...

Written by Matt J about about 1 month ago 654 reads 17 comments
Denard Robinson Shows What He's Capable Of: Rich Rodriguez Was Right

I hate to do this and call people out and I'm sure people won't listen to me, but I think it needs to be said. If you think Denard Robinson sucks: leave. If you think Rich Rodriguez is a terrible coach: leave...

Written by Matt J about about 1 month ago 1,105 reads 48 comments
There's Reason for Excitement: The Hoosiers Are Playing Good Football

The Hoosiers are playing some very good football almost halfway through the year, and if you ask me that's reason to get excited...

Written by Matt J about about 1 month ago 97 reads 1 comments
Colts Showing They're Just as Good with New Coach

The Colts offense looks the same year in and year out. They're always one of the top teams when it comes to offense, but this year so far the other side of the ball has been keeping up...

Written by Matt J about about 1 month ago 258 reads 9 comments
Michigan-Indiana: No. 23 Wolverines Escape a Near Loss, Leave Fans Upset

Fans on both sides were extremely upset at the end of the game—for different reasons, of course, but they were probably about equally mad nonetheless. Indiana fans were upset about the call at the end of the game...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 145 reads 5 comments
Michigan Wolverines Playing Well Going Into Conference Play

This game will be the first conference game and the second against a big school that's decent for the Wolverines. It should help that this game is at home and that Michigan has more talent...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 346 reads 0 comments
Tate Forcier Proves He Is Human After All; Running Game Picks Up Slack

Until Saturday I was starting to wonder if Tate Forcier would ever play a "bad game." And although he didn't play a bad game on Saturday, he did prove he's human and still a freshman...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 1,060 reads 9 comments
The Detroit Lions Have Improved; Even After A Huge Loss There's Hope

Lions fans I know you and I are probably sick of hearing this, but keep your heads up. There's still loads of hope for this young Lions team, much more than the other teams from this decade...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 633 reads 4 comments
Michigan Wolverines No. 25 Now: Last Game's Review; Next Game Preview

Before the season began I made a prediction of an 8-4 record. Of course then I wasn't sure if the Notre Dame game would be a win or a loss, I had it as a toss up. I'd like to review that game and take a good look into next week's game...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 28 reads 0 comments
In All This Excitement About Michigan, We've Forgotten One Thing

Headlines are popping up everywhere about the Michigan-Notre Dame game now being relevant. There's excitement all around about the Wolverines once again. But it seems we've forgotten one thing along the way...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 656 reads 23 comments
Wait a Minute Kevin and Andrew Are Gone? What's Next For The Pats

The Patriots cutting there two back-ups so far this offseason has not made a lot of sense to most people. Why just keep Brain Hoyer and get rid of two guys who you invested a decent amount of value into...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 63 reads 2 comments
In Rod We Trust: Michigan Gets A Big Win But Still Has Much To Prove

The renovations are done and the sound is unbearable now said one fan. That could be due to the new renovations and even bigger stadium, but another big part of that is definitely the excitement and the joy of a new season and seeing the Wolverines win...

Written by Matt J about 2 months ago 136 reads 14 comments
Tedy Bruschi: A True NFL All-Star

Look up the definition of a TRUE NFL role model and Tedy Bruschi's face should be right there. I was trying to think of some ways to describe him and there's so many like fighter, overcomer, ...

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 165 reads 3 comments
Detroit Pistons Lineup Predictions and Evaluation

The Detroit Pistons have made some big changes this off season. As the game changes Joe is trying to keep the team up to date. Don't be expecting the same old lineup or faces as most of you know there could be a lot of differences...

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 1,761 reads 30 comments
John Kuester Has Spoken: Rip Hamilton Will Be The Starter

Ever since the Pistons announced the signing of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, the biggest question this offseason has been: who will be the starter, and who will come off the bench? Will ...

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 555 reads 4 comments
Rich Rodriguez: "We're Still Waiting on Two Players To Be Eligible"

Practice opens up this Monday for the Michigan Wolverines, and it's not looking good for two freshman DBs. Justin Turner and Adrian Witty both are being evaluated by the NCAA clearing house for their academic eligibility...

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 370 reads 2 comments
Dick Vitale Has Michigan Wolverines Ranked 11th In Preseason Poll

When it comes to college basketball there is hardly anyone who doesn't know Dick Vitale. He has been the face of college basketball for a long time. When it comes to predictions and analyzing most people will agree with him 99...

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 1,073 reads 10 comments
Say Goodbye To Michael Vick To Patriots Thoughts: Kraft Shoots Down Vick Talk

There was a huge uproar about Michael Vick going to the New England Patriots. It looks like the team he's close to signing with is not New England. When asked if Vick would be signing with the Patriots, Robert Kraft was said that Vick was not in the plans

Written by Matt J about 3 months ago 1,001 reads 8 comments
Detroit Pistons Drag Their Feet And Lose Gooden, Ben Wallace To Return?

All the talk for the Pistons has been regarding the fact that they want to bring in a big man to back up Kwame Brown. At first it was Rasho, but then he signed up with his old team the Toronto Raptors...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 604 reads 12 comments
The Los Angeles Stars: A Look into the Future

Los Angeles has wanted a football team for a very long time. Well I say we give them one and make them an NFL expansion team. This year would be a great time for them to be starting up...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 65 reads 1 comments
Michigan Wolverines Top Five Running Backs of All Time

Ever since there first season Michigan has produced some of the best running backs college football has to offer. Today we're going to take a look at the top 5 of all time in my opinion...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 1,298 reads 14 comments
Mark Ortmann, Michigan Lineman, Defends Rich Rodriguez and Wolverines Program

Mark Ortmann has done everything asked of him. He has played at almost every possible lineman position and started 12 career games; not to mention he has come in from off the bench in many contests early in his career...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 1,127 reads 8 comments
Michigan Wolverines Basketball: Next Year's Expectations

Michigan basketball is being restored to it's old glory by new head coach John Beilein. Wolverine fans are starting to remember the "Fab Five" days, when Michigan had winning seasons and was a very good basketball team...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 536 reads 11 comments
Detroit Lions: Is Pacman Jones The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle?

The Detroit Lions have had a rather spectacular offseason in my humble opinion by adding some much-needed help on the defensive side, with the likes of players like Foote, Peterson, and Buchanon...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 1,122 reads 14 comments
Beyond the Playing Field: Pro Sports Most Caring Athletes Part Two

This is part 2 of my most caring athletes slides. Please give me more names of people and I will make sure to do a part 3. Good news is what we need now a days about athletes, because all we ever hear is the bad...

Written by Matt J about 4 months ago 93 reads 0 comments

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Matt J Article Archive

New Orleans Saints Better Take Note: Miami Dolphins Have What It Takes

Denard Robinson Shows What He's Capable Of: Rich Rodriguez Was Right

There's Reason for Excitement: The Hoosiers Are Playing Good Football

Colts Showing They're Just as Good with New Coach

Michigan-Indiana: No. 23 Wolverines Escape a Near Loss, Leave Fans Upset

Michigan Wolverines Playing Well Going Into Conference Play

Tate Forcier Proves He Is Human After All; Running Game Picks Up Slack

The Detroit Lions Have Improved; Even After A Huge Loss There's Hope

Michigan Wolverines No. 25 Now: Last Game's Review; Next Game Preview

In All This Excitement About Michigan, We've Forgotten One Thing

Wait a Minute Kevin and Andrew Are Gone? What's Next For The Pats

In Rod We Trust: Michigan Gets A Big Win But Still Has Much To Prove

Tedy Bruschi: A True NFL All-Star

Detroit Pistons Lineup Predictions and Evaluation

John Kuester Has Spoken: Rip Hamilton Will Be The Starter

Rich Rodriguez: "We're Still Waiting on Two Players To Be Eligible"

Dick Vitale Has Michigan Wolverines Ranked 11th In Preseason Poll

Say Goodbye To Michael Vick To Patriots Thoughts: Kraft Shoots Down Vick Talk

Detroit Pistons Drag Their Feet And Lose Gooden, Ben Wallace To Return?

The Los Angeles Stars: A Look into the Future

Michigan Wolverines Top Five Running Backs of All Time

Mark Ortmann, Michigan Lineman, Defends Rich Rodriguez and Wolverines Program

Michigan Wolverines Basketball: Next Year's Expectations

Detroit Lions: Is Pacman Jones The Missing Piece Of The Puzzle?

Beyond the Playing Field: Pro Sports Most Caring Athletes Part Two

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