The FSTA and the fantasy baseball Mudville 9 dot puzzle
By Nicholas Minnix | Categories: Finger Nickin' Good
For many, Albert Pujols is the undisputed No. 1 pick in a fantasy baseball mixed league draft, and there are only two or three other players who should come next. Are we really that limited?
Breaking Down Why the Packers are Favored in the Super Bowl
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
How can a 10-6 team that didn’t win its division be favored over a team that went 12-4 against a tough schedule and won a division? How can a conference #6 seed in the perceived weaker conference be favored over the #2 seed from the stronger? I think it’s an interesting question that shows sometimes [...]
Fantasy baseball draft: FSTA happens in Vegas
By Tim Heaney | Categories: Rounding the Bases,Snap Judgment
This past Monday, I participated in the Fantasy Sports Trade Association's MLB experts draft for the fourth straight season - one for every baseball season I've been at KFFL. It was my first real dip into an industry setting. The first was a harsh welcome to the field. The second was one of my first industry titles. The third was a disappointment; I finished near the bottom.
Fantasy baseball players on other side of Neftali Feliz’s trapdoor, and other Texas Rangers tips
By Nicholas Minnix | Categories: Finger Nickin' Good
Mike Napoli's arrival in Arlington affects more than just Ron Washington's choices for 1 through 9.
Player Rumors: Vince Young to Minnesota, Miami Interested in DeAngelo Williams
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
Omar Kelly, who covers the Dolphins for the Sun-Sentinel, sent a couple of tweets this week about some players who may be moving elsewhere in the offseason. In regard to Vince Young, Kelly says “I’m told to bank it, Titans QB Vince Young will be playing for the Vikings in 2011. They have his QB coach [...]
2010 Projections Review – WR: Where we went wrong
By Cory J. Bonini | Categories: Misanthropic Musings
After taking last week off of evaluating our 2010 fantasy football projections, I return to check out the wide receiver position. I'm proud to announce KFFL.com did well at the FSWA event in Las Vegas this week, coming away with two writer awards, a fourth-place finish for accuracy in baseball projections and a sixth-place result [...]
Pittsburgh’s Rush Defense Is Second Best Among Super Bowl Teams
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
The Pittsburgh defense allowed only 3.02 yards per rush attempt in the regular season, and so far in the playoffs, that ridiculously low number has gone down, as the Ravens and Jets combined for 105 yards on 40 rushes (2.65 ypc). As it turns out, that is the second lowest defensive rushing yards per carry [...]
Chris Sale in 2011: Starter or reliever?
By Keith Hernandez | Categories: Foul Territory
With Jake Peavy rehabbing an injury and uncertain to start the year in the rotation, the White Sox must make a decision on one of their most promising pitching prospects.
A few thoughts on Super Bowl XLV
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL,The Bryce is Right
Green Bay versus Pittsburgh. Two storied franchises. Two stellar young quarterbacks. Outstanding 3-4 defenses. We'll hear every storyline about this game over the next two weeks. Here are a few thoughts on Super Bowl XLV: Click here to read the rest...
Super Bowl XLV: Early Thoughts
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
We’ve got 13 days until the Super Bowl is played, and every possible story, from the long snapper’s narcolepsy (which I’m assuming will be revealed in 8 days) to Ben Roethlisberger finding the love of his life will be covered. I’m still formulating my thoughts on the game, and I’m a bit of a procrastinator, truth [...]
Carson Palmer Demands Trade
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
Carson Palmer wants out: According to Chris Mortensen, Carson Palmer will demand a trade, and will threaten retirement if that does not happen. Palmer just discovered that Mike Brown is not a good owner. The QB market has some buyers, but Palmer will be 32 next year, and is now four years removed from an [...]
Dan Rooney Opposed to 18-Game Schedule
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
Dan Rooney: The current U.S. Ambassador to Ireland and patron saint of the Pittsburgh Steelers had some thoughts that don’t necessarily toe the ownership line when it comes to some of the issues in the labor dispute. He’s opposed to the 18-game schedule. He thinks the negotiators need to get their act together so that there is [...]
Toronto Blue Jays find taker for Vernon Wells and make fantasy baseball mess
By Nicholas Minnix | Categories: Finger Nickin' Good
The costly outfielder settles some things in the Angels' outfield and makes Hank Conger more appealing, but there could be fantasy unrest north of the border.
Brett Favre video fun
By Ryan R. Bonini | Categories: Gut Feeling
They say a picture can say a thousand words. A video can say even more. Especially if it is making fun of Brett Favre. In this parody of the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, the question is asked: What should Favre do?
Friday Flashbacks: Dwayne Schintzius’ Hair
By KFFL Staff | Categories: NFL
This week’s Friday Flashbacks takes us back to a time when football was no longer king by late January(well, unless it was the draft that was occurring about this time), when boxing dominated the newspapers, and when news of baseball players’ signing their new yearly contracts was big stuff. Here’s your headlines for the week of [...]
