As an homage to the overused sports writing trope of “[X number] Burning, Itching, Throbbing Questions for [X Team/X Sport/X League]”, I present to you a list of questions that I, an uninformed and easily distracted NFL fan, had after Week 2. For a point of reference, I went to the
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25 NFL Questions From An Uninformed and Easily Distracted Fan: Week 1
Last weekend, the NFL kicked off with a smattering of games, passes, runs, tackles, hits, gruesome injuries, concussions, and more family fun and plausible deniability for all ages. As an homage to the overused sports writing trope of "[X number] Burning, Itching, Throbbing Questions for [X Team/X Sport/X League]", I present to you
A Greatly Uninformed 2016 Detroit Lions Preview
Head Coach: Jim Caldwell, baby! Key Players: Matthew Stafford (QB), Golden Tate (WR), Marvin Jones (WR), Ameer Abdullah (RB), DeAndre Levy (LB), Ezekiel Ansah (DE) Key Losses/Suspensions: MEGATRON. Nothing else matters. Notable Draft Picks: Taylor Decker (OT, Ohio State), A'Shawn Robinson (DT, Alabama), Graham Glasgow (C, Michigan), Miles Killebrew (Southern Utah) Notable Free Agent Signings:
A Greatly Uninformed 2016 Green Bay Packers Preview
Head Coach: Mike McCarthy Key Players: Aaron Rodgers (QB), Jordy Nelson (WR), Clay Matthews (LB), Eddie Lacy (RB), Julius Peppers (DE) Key Losses/Suspensions: BJ Raji (DL, retired), Casey Hawyard (CB, San Diego), Demitri Goodson (CB, "Drugs", 4 games). Notable Draft Picks: Kenny Clark (DT, UCLA), Jason Spriggs (OT, Indiana), Kyler Fackrell (LB, Utah
BREAKING NEWS: Sun Shines on Brady’s Ass Once Again Open Thread
h/t Gawker media Update at 12:24 PM EST: Because everyone loves talking about deflated ball rulings so much, here is an open thread to discuss the implication of one rich guy beating another rich guy in court so he can be paid millions of dollars to play a game. I am not too disappointed
A Requiem for an Ape
h/t Etsy On the one month anniversary of the death of KSK, I leave this here as a tribute to our deposed former simian overlord. Wherever he is, I am happy he doesn't have to deal with this shit anymore: 10. I think these are my non-football thoughts of the week: a. I’m not
Kommenter Beer Barrel: Beer Pumpkinization / Open Thread
This week, I discuss the annual influx of pumpkin beers, and when is early too early? Away we go to the land of STRONG BEER TAEKS. #upforwhatever, except decent beer, I guess The summer is ending, kids across the nation are returning to school, football is returning (Woo hoo!), and, of course, pumpkin-flavored
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Kommenter Beer Barrel: Great Divide Yeti
Since it is the middle of summer and everyone loves refreshing, lighter beers, let's discuss some motherfucking imperial stout. Also, since it is a sloooooowwww news day, I am posting this early. Away we go to the land of STRONG BEER TAEKS. NAME: Yeti Imperial Stout SOURCE: Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver, Colorado (Just east
An Interview with DeSean Jackson
It is late Wednesday afternoon after practice. DeSean Jackson steps up to the podium to address the media. REPORTER: DeSean, it seems like you are really giving your all out there. What are your feelings on the upcoming season? DESEAN: I don’t feel no one could stop me. [dun dun] DESEAN: You could go
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Team Preview Schedule: AFC East and NFC East
I said I would re-post the team preview schedule for everyone periodically as a reminder for each of the writers to DO YOUR JOB!, so here you go. Extra special thanks to Horatio for breaking our collective preview cherry. Nice work, baseball fan. The folks in bold below have not confirmed whether or not they are doing