Week 9 Free Ballin’ Football Podcast and the Odd Tale of A Family Fantasy League

What's going on, everyone? This is Josh from Free Ballin' Football. I'd like to apologize to those of you who read through Bill's novel last week. I’ll try to keep it brief because you all presumably have lives and can’t spend all day taking a shit (I know that’s what

Cam Gets His Call

Operator: Charlottesville Telephone Operator Extension 035115, how may I direct your call?….I see, yes sir, I believe he is expecting you….(Phone Clicks)…Alright, you are connected to the video conference line in Bank of America Stadium's locker room. Cam Newton: Right on time. So I guess the NFL is capable of making a correct call. Commissioner Roger

Prisoner Ninety-One

ALL DEFENDERS First down, first down, They're marching down the field, First down, first down, A touchdown we will yield. JOE HADEN A twelve yard gain, A simple slant and run. ALL DEFENDERS First down, first down, We can't defend the 'gun. EMMANUEL OGBAH A bootleg fake, There's no receiver there. ALL DEFENDERS First down, first down, And now you're tackling air. DANNY SHELTON I shot my gap, And

Why the TV ratings are down and why it doesn’t matter because the NFL is dying

There have been many, and I mean MANY, articles out recently trying to explain the NFL ratings decline.  For the most part, I've heard about them from Twitter and from comments here.  Once I get to the article, I skim it to see what the author's underlying reason is.  Then,

Your “Merciful Heaven, It’s A Game 7!” Wednesday Night Open Thread

NFL News: Norv news! Norv Turner resigned from the Vikings this morning. No reason has officially been given, so speculate away! It seems to have broken Big Daddy Drew. Wade Phillips is back at work. The PA may be pushing the NFL to tolerate Mary Jane as an alternative to

Bye Week Update: New England Patriots

The New England Patriots head into their bye week with the best record in the NFL at 7-1. They are better than your favorite team. Their quarterback has an infinitely better life than yours. Their fans remain insufferable as hell. They once drafted a murderer. And despite the sheer annoyingness

Your “In An Age of Millionaires, It’s Still a Petty League” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News: Non-trade deadline things: Percy Harvin has come out of retirement & signed with the Bills. They play the Seahawks on Monday night. Terrell Owens is willing to come out of retirement / quit Cinnabon to play for the Eagles. Andre Johnson retired from the Titans. T.O. was unavailable

Your Rick Grimes-Free Walking Dead Recap

There's a saying: The pessimist looks down and loses his head. The optimist looks up and loses his footing. The realist looks forward and adjusts his path accordingly. -- King Ezekiel A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it. -- K, "Men in Black" I skipped