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Is the Big Ten Overrated? Probably

Posted February 9, 2012, 3:13 pm by Jason Lisk (117 Comments)

The top-rated conference usually comes up short of expectations in March. The last time the Big Ten was No. 1 in RPI, it got no teams to the Sweet 16.

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New Fan Poll Shows Pro, College Football Kicking Baseball In The Grass

Posted January 25, 2012, 11:47 pm by Barry Janoff (No Comments)

On Feb. 5, the New England Patriots and New York Giants will meet in Super Bowl XLVI for championship of the NFL. But February is also when Spring Training starts for the 2012 MLB season. So the big question is: Is football or baseball America’s favorite sport?

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Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig Among Baseball’s Most Overrated Hitters? Only If You Overrate Longevity

Posted January 25, 2012, 11:41 am by Jason Lisk (158 Comments)

There is more than one way to skin Wins Over Replacement, and I think voters properly account for peak value when ranking batters.

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The Credit Joe Flacco Deserves

Posted January 20, 2012, 1:43 pm by Jason Lisk (158 Comments)

Joe Flacco wants more credit if Baltimore wins. He should probably just be thankful he has such a great defense in the postseason.

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New York Giants at Green Bay Packers: Giants Come In Confident, But History Says They Shouldn’t Be

Posted January 13, 2012, 3:51 pm by Jason Lisk (64 Comments)

The Packers’ snow game against the Seahawks in January 2008 is among the similar matchups.

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Matt Flynn Is Green and Fool’s Gold as Teams Look For a Starter

Posted January 5, 2012, 4:46 pm by Jason Lisk (35 Comments)

Matt Flynn had a career day on Sunday and set Packers records. Does it mean he is going to go on to big success?

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