1. 2012 New England Patriots: Is Robert Kraft Shortchanging His Team?

    It’s time to ask the question, New England: Is Robert Kraft doing enough to bring in the type of front-line talent that his team needs and his fanbase deserves? Or is he putting ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 3 days ago 961 reads 5 comments

  2. Outback Bowl 2012: Mark Richt Goes Gutless, Kirk Cousins Leads Michigan State

    Fortune favors the bold. An ancient bit of wisdom to be sure, but one apparently lost on Georgia head coach Mark Richt ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 month ago 1,190 reads 2 comments

  3. NFL Week 14 Picks: Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers

    If you read our recent article about the point spread struggles of 12-0 teams over the last four weeks of the regular season then you probably already know that we like the Raiders in this spot...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 months ago 779 reads 0 comments

  4. NFL Gambling: Why the Green Bay Packers May Be the Perfect Team to Bet Against

    Central to the Rock Box Sports handicapping philosophy is the idea of exploiting the gap between perception and reality. This is why we like hype. We like it so much that we often capitalize it for effect...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 months ago 167 reads 0 comments

  5. The Perfect Storm: Comparing the 2011 Boston Red Sox to the Doomed Andrea Gail

    It was on September 20, 1991 that the Andrea Gail shipped out off the coast of Massachusetts with the highest of hopes...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 5 months ago 156 reads 0 comments

  6. Kobe Bryant Pop Quiz: Separating Fantasy from Reality

    There’s been a lot of strong commentary these last few years about Kobe Bryant ’s place in the NBA pantheon, both currently and historically speaking. Many claim that Bryant is the best player in the game...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 9 months ago 995 reads 7 comments

  7. Super Bowl XLV: As Usual, Offense Gets the Glory, Defense Makes the Difference

    Two years ago, a brilliant pass by Ben Roethlisberger and even better catch by Santonio Holmes in the corner of the endzone garnered the headlines, earning Holmes the Super Bowl MVP award and Roethlisberger a reputation for clutch performance...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 97 reads 0 comments

  8. NFL Playoff Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons

    In a league where just about every team has a significant flaw, the Atlanta Falcons were able to secure a number one seed with a style most accurately described by Mike Tanier of the New York Times’ Fifth Down Blog as “blandly efficient...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 796 reads 2 comments

  9. NFL Divisional Playoff Preview: Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

    This is a much ballyhooed matchup between division rivals, one which is always physical and traditionally close. This could be another field goal affair, but if anyone is able to pull away it will likely be the Pittsburgh Steelers ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 102 reads 0 comments

  10. College Football Bowl Games Handicapped: How To Bet and Win Like a Wise Guy

    As Chad Millman points out in a recent episode of his “Behind the Bets” podcast on ESPN, one of the fundamental things that differentiates the wise guy or "sharp" bettor ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 208 reads 0 comments

  11. Heisman Vote Breakdown: A Look at The 105 Who Left Cam Newton Off The Ballot

    What do we know about the 105 voters who left Cam Newton off the Heisman ballot? In a perfect world the ballots of all 105 would be public...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 1,853 reads 31 comments

  12. Boise State Blinks, Brilliant Two-Year Run Comes Crashing Down

    Is there such a thing as better than perfect? Sublime, maybe? Because that’s what Boise State had to be this year. Oregon and Auburn have had the luxury of just being perfect...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 381 reads 15 comments

  13. Kobe Bryant: Local Youngster Johnny Ireland Wins Contest, Covers Idol for a Day

    Congratulations to little Johnny Ireland, whose essay “Kobe is the Bestest” won a contest enabling him to become “Laker beat reporter for a day...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 1 year ago 237 reads 1 comments

  14. Randy Moss Trade Has a Familiar Ring For New England Patriots

    We’ve seen this before in New England . A young, scrappy team looking for an identity. A dynamically talented malcontent receiver. A decision: cut bait and move on. Initial feelings of apprehension...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about over 1 year ago 499 reads 0 comments

  15. 2010 NFL PREVIEW AND MUSIC PLAYLIST: 32 TEAMS...32 SONGS

    Arizona Cardinals: “Baby Come Back”- Hall and Oates Come back Kurt Warner. The Arizona Cardinals (and the NFL) are missing you desperately right about now...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about over 1 year ago 1,500 reads 4 comments

  16. FINAL FOUR PLAYER PROFILE: BUTLER'S RONALD NORED

    They’re just not big enough. That was the knock against Butler coming into the NCAA Tournament. Nice team. Fundamentally sound. But destined for an exit the first time they come up against a vertical challenge...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about almost 2 years ago 187 reads 0 comments

  17. Rick Reilly Should Apologize To Me

    Friday marked yet another twist in the ongoing saga of sportswriter Rick Reilly. Once considered by Rick Reilly to be one of the great sportswriters of all-time, Rick Reilly suddenly ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about almost 2 years ago 227 reads 0 comments

  18. Wild Card Preview and Pick: New England Patriots Vs. Baltimore Ravens

    With the loss of Wes Welker and with a defense that struggles to defend the pass, this year’s Pats are viewed as more vulnerable than past editions. That may well be true- but not in this particular first round matchup...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 years ago 302 reads 0 comments

  19. BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW: ALABAMA VS. TEXAS

    BCS Championship: Alabama vs. Texas January 7, 2010, Pasadena, California ROCKBOXSPORTS.COM   Psychology: One gets the sense that Texas was playing tight throughout the regular season, any ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 years ago 1,035 reads 1 comments

  20. FIESTA BOWL PREVIEW: TCU VS. BOISE STATE

    Fiesta Bowl: Boise State vs. TCU, January 4, 2010, Glendale, Arizona Psychology: Extremely complex psychological situation here- two undefeated teams from outside the BCS establishment seek ...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 years ago 1,137 reads 0 comments

  21. WEEK 14 NFL PREVIEW AND BEST BETS

    ROCKBOXSPORTS.COM BEST BET #1: DALLAS –3.5 Is San Diego the better team here? Maybe. But this game exemplifies how situational factors tip us in favor of a specific team, namely the Cowboys...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 years ago 172 reads 0 comments

  22. Top-Rated Recruit Tobias Harris Signs With Tennessee

    Tobias Harris, a 6-8 power forward out of Long Island, New York and one of the most sought after recruits in the country, announced on Thursday that he will attend the University of Tennessee...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about 2 years ago 131 reads 0 comments

  23. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: TENNESSEE AT MISSISSIPPI

    Imagine you were a talented young football player at one of the biggest programs in the country with all the BMOC perks (i.e. chicks) and a potential NFL career laid out before you...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about over 2 years ago 98 reads 0 comments

  24. NCAA FOOTBALL PREVIEW: ALABAMA AT MISSISSIPPI STATE

    This is why the SEC is so tough. Alabama has passed every test thus far and is coming off two victorious gladiator affairs against Tennessee and LSU...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about over 2 years ago 63 reads 0 comments

  25. COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: STANFORD CARDINAL AT USC TROJANS

    Stanford is out for a little revenge of the nerds against longtime Pac-10 bullies USC in a monumental game for both programs...

    Chris Marakovitz Written by Chris Marakovitz about over 2 years ago 130 reads 0 comments