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Another week, another correct game of the week pick, which makes me 5-1 on the season. This week features two teams that have already made an appearance, or appearance(s) in Pittsburgh’s case, in the game of the week discussion and I don’t think that it will be either team;s last. The Minnesota Vikings are one [...]

Holy smokes, now that was a poorly-managed ball game.
The Los Angeles Angels kept their World Series dreams alive for one more night, coming away with a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the ALCS Thursday night in what turned out to be a helluva baseball game.
After striking early with a [...]

Last week was kinda tough pick wise. And Oklahoma let me down big time. This week looks to be filled with a lot of close games.
Record 118-20
Game Of the Week
#8 TCU Horned Frogs VS #16 BYU Cougars
The only matchup between ranked teams this weekend comes from the Mountain West Conference. TCU brings one of top [...]

We’ve been looking for an NBA Forum Mod for some time. No one would come forward. So, we turned to the guy that I use to prep me for NBA segments on the radio shows…so, you know he knows the NBA.
So, in the most blatant act of nepotism in the history of SJ , we [...]

The Counselor is IN:
1) Don’t ignore the needs of your team to make your team better for the second half of the season.
2) Do seek out appropriate trading partners to meet your trading needs.
3) Don’t make half thought out trades.
4) Do your research about the players you are looking to trade and receive. Also know [...]

Pete Carroll had a mix of emotions over the unveiling of the first BCS standings for 2009.  He began with shock and awe, finding it unbelievable that his program could be ranked 4th in two of the three elements of the formula and appear at 7th overall.  He then went back to his usual stance [...]

Congratulations to the reigning champion Philadelphia Phillies, who officially punched their ticket to a second straight World Series after winning the National League pennant with a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night.
Five pitchers followed a shaky Cole Hamels for 4.2 impressive innings of relief, with Chad Durbin earning the win by retiring [...]

It’s rumor time in Washington, DC. And quite frankly, we’re not the least bit surprised. At this point any and everything is liable to happen to the Redskins. If Daniel Snyder came on the tube and said that he has hired a guy who has been retired for years to come call plays for the [...]

Join Doyle, Larry, and Ben live, this Thursday 10/22/09 at 9:30 pm cdt as they welcome author and CP/SJ member/contributor Richard Brenner! The guys will discuss Richard’s latest book..

Working on three days rest, CC Sabathia munched his way through the Los Angeles Angels lineup for eight innings, allowing just one run on five hits, and striking out five after 101 pitches to aid his New York Yankees in their 10-1 victory.
Alex Rodriguez continued his outstanding postseason play with his third longball in as [...]