Nothing has come easy for the game of football when it comes to the New England area. It always has seemed to take a backseat to baseball, basketball, and even hockey. They had their first professional football franchise in 1929, ... (Continue reading)
Red Auerbach said it best about Phil Jackson. Jackson never built a team on his own. That is what we call a "cherry picker". Call Jackson an intelligent opportunist before a great coach. Doug Collins had raised the baby Bulls built by Jerry Krause, yet the team ... (Continue reading)
There is some debate on whether Mark McGwire should be elected into Cooperstown. Whether it happens down the road after the investigations are completed further, or ever, is almost ludicrous and tedious. Just because he set a single season record for home runs doesn't mean he ... (Continue reading)
During my Crazy Canton Cuts series, I have come across several outstanding drafts to review. Whether its coming across a Hall of Fame player drafted early or late in drafts, it is fun to see. 1975 caught my eye especially for ... (Continue reading)
Ed White 6'1" 269 Offensive Guard Minnesota Vikings 1969 - 1985 (17 Seasons) 241 Games Played 4 Pro Bowls Edward Alvin White was drafted in the second round of the 1969 AFL/NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He was the ... (Continue reading)
What makes an NFL Legend? To each observer of the sport, the definition of a legend can differ in various ways. Just to make a roster in the league is an amazing achievement in itself. The faces that the National Football League promotes ... (Continue reading)
Ray Guy 6'3" 195 Punter Oakland Raiders 1973 - 1986 (14 Seasons) 207 Games Played 1049 Punts 44,493 Yards 42.4 Yard Average Per Punt 7 Pro Bowls William Ray Guy was a first round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders ... (Continue reading)