2014 NFL Free Agency Quick Takes

by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) Now that free agency’s under way I’ll be giving my flash opinion on the big signings. Nothing fancy, just a sentence or two.  I’ll be updating these as things happen, with the most recent signings near the top. Enjoy.

Does Mike Pettine fit with the Browns?

Pettine, the current roster, and what the team needs to do in the offseason to be successful. by Nicholas Cicale (@nickcicale) As a Jets fan I know a bit about new Browns Head Coach Mike Pettine.  He came to the Jets as defensive coordinator under Rex Ryan in New York, the Jets went to twoContinue reading “Does Mike Pettine fit with the Browns?”

NFL End of the Year Power Rankings

I know I haven’t posted one of these in a while but I figured I’ll do one for the end of the season.  These are the best teams in the league right now, taking into account injuries and momentum (but not a lack of a head coach in some situations).  Most of my opinions areContinue reading “NFL End of the Year Power Rankings”

2013 Week 9 Deli Poll and Heisman Watch

I’m really happy that FSU will get another chance to prove themselves this week, but unless Oregon loses to Stanford I really don’t see them as number 2 in my rankings any time soon.  Miami is a really weak undefeated team, and with VT looking like their usual selfs and Florida MIA, they have littleContinue reading “2013 Week 9 Deli Poll and Heisman Watch”

Nick Aliotti’s ridiculous post game comments and the WEEK 8 DELI POLL

After last week’s college football game between Oregon and Washington State, Oregon‘s defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti criticized opposing head coach Mike Leach for running up the score, and passing the ball in the fourth quarter, even though Oregon won the game in a lopsided 63-38 victory, where their own offense score 14 fourth quarter points.Continue reading “Nick Aliotti’s ridiculous post game comments and the WEEK 8 DELI POLL”

2013: Week 6 Deli Poll and Week 5 NFL Power Rankings

All wrapped into one post! Week 6 NCAA Deli Poll Alabama Oregon Clemson Stanford Ohio State Louisville Florida State Georgia Texas A&M Michigan Oklahoma LSU UCLA Baylor Miami Texas Tech Washington Northwestern Florida Oklahoma State Northern Illinois South Carolina Michigan State Oregon State Fresno State Week 5 NFL Power Rankings   Broncos (5-0) Saints (5-0) SeahawksContinue reading “2013: Week 6 Deli Poll and Week 5 NFL Power Rankings”

NFL POWER RANKING: WEEK 4

After three weeks, a team’s record doesn’t mean much.   Only three teams, the Falcons, Cardinals, and Texans, started 2012 3-0.  The Cardinals, having just beat the 2-1 Eagles, only won 2 games out of their remaining 13.  Patriots were 1-2, and had lost to the Cardinals and the Ravens, as were the Packers, Broncos, andContinue reading “NFL POWER RANKING: WEEK 4”

Deli Poll: Week 3 Top 25

I got one of my 2 calls right this week.  Texas Tech won against TCU, but Alabama won on the road against A&M.  I still think that A&M is one of the only teams in the country that can beat Bama and they’re still the 2nd best team in the SEC, but what this gameContinue reading “Deli Poll: Week 3 Top 25”

NFL Week 2 Power Rankings

49ers – A great showing week 1 without using the option on offense. Patriots – The Patriots generally get off to a slow start while Bill Belichick is surveying his team to find its strengths.  They’re venerable with some injuries right now, but once Bill figures things out they’ll be dangerous. Broncos – Peyton tookContinue reading “NFL Week 2 Power Rankings”