Michael Rifkin

Dys-Function Junction Is Your Function

By Mike Rifkin Was there a team with more hype entering the NFL season than the New York Jets? We got it. They added future Hall of Fame Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, plus Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson, who were returning offensively and have one of the best defenses in the NFL. But the team withContinue reading “Dys-Function Junction Is Your Function”

Missed It By THAT Much

By Mark Halpern The Detroit Lions, their organization, and its fans missed heading to the Super Bowl by three points. The season that this team had was nothing short of spectacular, and from the way the first half ended, it looked liked things were headed that way, but again, the Defense just broke down, andContinue reading “Missed It By THAT Much”

Making Moves

By Mike Rifkin The city of Baltimore is jumping with joy right now. Most people would say the city should be sad after the Ravens lost in the AFC Championship game, but no, Baltimore should be ecstatic after what has occurred over the past few days. A few days ago, it was announced that theContinue reading “Making Moves”

What’s Next

By Mike Rifkin The NFL world witnessed the end of an era when the Patriots and Bill Belichick decided to part ways after 24 seasons and one of the greatest dynasties in all sports. So the question then became, where does Bill Belichick go next? Outside New England, other openings for head coaches included Atlanta,Continue reading “What’s Next”

True Greatness

By Mike Rifkin Most experts thought this was the year that the Kansas City Chiefs faltered. Whether it was the talent at the receiver position or based on what they saw during the regular season, most people didn’t think the Chiefs would be on the cusp of another Super Bowl. For the first time inContinue reading “True Greatness”

Baseball Hall Of Fame 2024

By Mike Rifkin Next Tuesday, the Baseball Hall Of Fame will announce their class of 2024. Players need at least 75% of the vote to be enshrined into the Hall. Players also will have ten years on the ballot to get in; otherwise, they need the Veterans Committee to put them in. If a playerContinue reading “Baseball Hall Of Fame 2024”

Giants Season Recap

By Jeff Knapp After a hopeful 2023 season, the NY Giants 2023 season is finally over after a lackluster 6-11 record. Coach Daboll has a lot of work ahead of him going into the 2024 season, which includes the sixth pick in the draft and two second-round picks, followed by a third-rounder. How will theyContinue reading “Giants Season Recap”

BEASTS OF THE EAST ONCE AGAIN

BY Mark Halpern I usually write an article with stats and players who deserve awards for what they do. I’m going to keep this short and sweet. The Cowboys went into D.C. and destroyed the Commanders 38-10, making them the kings of the NFC East once again. They will host the Green Bay Packers nextContinue reading “BEASTS OF THE EAST ONCE AGAIN”

Pressure’s On

By Mike Rifkin The NFL Postseason is here, and that has fans excited. Players and coaches can create or add to their existing legacies. If Patrick Mahomes loses in this playoff, it does nothing to what he has already accomplished. But what about the other Quarterbacks in the playoffs? This article will number the quarterbacksContinue reading “Pressure’s On”

It All Comes Down To This

By Mike Rifkin The last game of the 2023 NFL Regular Season will have a significant impact. The Bills and Dolphins will face off on Sunday Night; the winner wins the AFC East and will be the second seed in the AFC. While the Dolphins have already clinched a playoff berth, the same cannot beContinue reading ” It All Comes Down To This”