Recap of the Divisional Playoffs

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Same Old, Same Old

Right from the start it seemed to be set in stone that the New England Patriots would prevail and defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. The opening possession led them to a 7-0 lead and the Chiefs defense seemed to have no answers for their passing attack. Continue reading

Week 16 Review of the NFL

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball against Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Undefeated No More

It was bound to end at some point this season. If Carolina had finished the season undefeated, they would have lost in the playoffs. How do I know that? I really don’t, but something told me that this team wasn’t going to do what the 2007 New England Patriots almost accomplished. And that’s being within three points of the perfect 19-0 season in the Super Bowl. Continue reading

Week 13 Review of the NFL

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Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Dancing To The Top

Why wouldn’t you be celebrating if your the Carolina Panthers? You clinched the division even before you played your game Sunday and you played your worst game of the season and still won. Go ahead and do the ‘Carlton’ Mike Tolbert. Continue reading

Week 9 Review of the NFL

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch past Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) in the second quarter of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch past Oakland Raiders cornerback David Amerson (29) in the second quarter of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mr. Untouchable

He was targeted 23 times, caught 17 passes for 284 yards and yet he didn’t even score one touchdown. How is that even possible? Better question is how did he even get open to potentially catch 23 passes? Continue reading

Stanley Cup Prediction

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STANLEY CUP

Eastern Conference

1. New York Rangers vs. 4. Florida Panthers

2. Washington Capitals vs. 3. New York Islanders

1. Montreal Canadiens vs. 4. Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. 3. Boston Bruins

Western Conference

1. Anaheim Ducks vs. 4. Minnesota Wild

2. Calgary Flames vs. 3. Los Angeles Kings

1. Nashville Predators vs. 4. Dallas Stars

2. St. Louis Blues vs. 3. Chicago Blackhawks

Conference Finals

Capitals over Canadiens

Ducks over Blackhawks

Stanley Cup Finals

Ducks over Capitals