Articles posted in September 2014

Indianapolis Colts – No hypocrisy in cutting Da’Rick Rogers after DUI
September 30, 2014

by Kent Sterling Nothing would give me more pleasure than to yelp and holler about how Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers should be afforded the same latitude to seek treatment that was provided Colts owner Jim Irsay after his operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated arrest, but it would be ridiculous. Irsay is an […]

The Most Under-Appreciated Player in My Lifetime: Paul Konerko
September 30, 2014

by Bert Beiswanger You wouldn’t do it. Many in the media wouldn’t do it: recognize Paul Konerko throughout his career as one of the best players in the game. Why would you take time to recognize him now? Everyone’s focus has been on Derek Jeter. Now there seems to be the feeling, “Oh, yeah, we […]

Bill Simmons steps over the line twice and “suffers” the consequences
September 25, 2014

by Kent Sterling Not sure what ESPN pundit Bill Simmons was trying to accomplish when he called NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a liar, and dared ESPN management to punish him for doing so, but if he wanted some time off – mission accomplished. Simmons has been suspended for three weeks because of a rant in […]

Tony Stewart Cleared of Criminal Charges in Death of Kevin Ward Jr.
September 25, 2014

by Bert Beiswanger Tony Stewart will not be charged by an Ontario County (N.Y.) Grand Jury in the death of Kevin Ward Jr. That news came across the wire Wednesday afternoon. Do you know what won’t come across the wire any time soon?: Apologies from those who rushed to judgement without knowing the facts, including […]

Colts’ Super Bowl Odds Tumble Following 0-2 Start
September 24, 2014

It has been a rough start to the 2014 NFL season for the Indianapolis Colts, who sit at 0-2 after losing back-to-back games for the first time since Andrew Luck took over the reins as starting quarterback. Going into their Week 1 matchup with Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, the Colts sported Super Bowl […]

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti apologizes; accuses ESPN of one-sided journalism
September 23, 2014

by Kent Sterling One thing Charles Foster Kane learned in the great film Citizen Kane was that wealth can’t change the truth.  Ironically, William Randolph Hearst, the publisher who was the inspiration for Kane, discovered the same thing when he tried to kill the film before its release. Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti is the […]

NFL Implosion – Despite awful performance, Roger Goodell’s job is safe
September 20, 2014

by Kent Sterling Only one thing could cause significant erosion of support among NFL owners for Roger Goodell to remain in his role as commissioner of the NFL, and that is an attack on their wallets. Goodell could have twerked and farted at the podium during yesterday’s ineffective press conference, and still the owners would […]