The Visitors Section We all love the college football environment. Getting in the stands, screaming at the opponents, you and your fellow (insert any school name here) fans all reviling in joy or misery together, united as one. Dressed from head to toe in your team’s colors, wearing your pride on your chest. Your team scores and you high five … [Read more...]
An Angry Letter to an NFL Player – “Dear Will Hill”
In ancient Greece if actors in a play performed poorly the audience might throw bits off the floor and rotting food on to the stage in their show of disdain and disgust. In Roman times gladiators would fight to the bitter end and were often held by the wishes of the audience as to whether to be put to death or spared with mercy. Significant was … [Read more...]
The HIGHS and LOWS of WINNING as a fan
Occasionally in ones life, everything seems to line up perfectly. Not usually in every facet of your life but in certain sections, you simply couldn’t ask for things to go better. This happened to me this last year. The sports Gods got together and said “Lets make Dayna’s sports world as perfect as we can! Championships all around!”. It was … [Read more...]
If not Tight End, which direction for the NY Giants at #12?
Following on the heels of an earlier post as to whether the New York Giants should select a Tight End with the twelfth overall selection in the 2014 NFL Draft, here's some interesting information to consider; For the past two decades the #1 Offensive Tackle taken off the board has gone (on average) at pick #5, Offensive Guard at #28. The … [Read more...]
Giants taking Tight End in the 1st round? History says “Not so fast!”
Consider the fact that the Giants are selecting at #12 in this year's first round order; For the past two decades the #1 Tight End taken off the board has gone (on average) at pick #25. The only TE's selected in that time period higher than the Giants' #12 are; Vernon Davis (#6 in '06), Kellen Winslow (#6 in '04), Ricky Dudley (#9 in '96), … [Read more...]
Seattle Seahawks Bring the Lombardi Trophy Home to Roost
And Then They Partied… Sunday, February 2, 2014 is a day that will live in Seattle sports fans hearts forever. The Seattle Seahawks won the franchise’s first Super Bowl in a blow out victory over the Denver Broncos, 43-8. Wednesday, February 5, 2014, will be a day that the Seahawks players will remember for the rest of their lives. I’m not saying … [Read more...]
Seattle’s Reward : Seahawks on the Brink of History
It's Sunny Skies for Seattle Seahawks Seattle, Washington is the cloudiest city in the United States. Gloom rules the skies 62% of the year. Gloom has also ruled the Seattle sports teams for nearly a decade. Over the last few years the rise of the Seattle Seahawks has been an amazing ray of sunshine for a city used to gloomy skies. Let’s be … [Read more...]
Gary Kubiak and a case for firing coaches before Black Monday
Perception is often seen as reality and in the case of the Houston Texans it was perceived that the message of head coach Gary Kubiak just wasn't getting across to his roster. There are a number of instances where a change in the "messenger" is just what a team needs to shake up the organization and get things back on track. Two seasons ago it … [Read more...]
New York football Giants begin to hit stride in 2013 – Is it in time?
The Giants Finally Getting their BeasT-on in 2013 By Alison Conigliaro-Hubbard Okay, okay – I’m getting excited! Sort of. But I can’t. But I want to. But I can’t. You see, I need a few lessons from Eli. Easy E. Mr. Even Keel. It’s a great trait to have, and I’ve never seen anyone quite like him. He’s the champion of staying cool under … [Read more...]
What is the definition of “Real Fans” in the NFL?
REAL FANS By Dayna O'Gorman I spend a lot of time during the football season on social media. It’s a great place to meet other fans and talk about the game. It’s also a great place to see the wide variety and varying types of fans. Lately there has been a lot of chatter about real fans vs. fake fans, true fans vs. bandwagon fans. I decided to … [Read more...]