Michael Rifkin

JUNGLE RULERS

BY Mark Halpern The Lions faced the Carolina Panthers this past weekend, and from the kickoff, it was all about the Lions. The Lions were unanimous favorites against the Panthers and didn’t disappoint. Jared Goff, time and time again this season, has shown us why we all need to believe in this team. Goff hadContinue reading “JUNGLE RULERS”

Exposed?

By Mark Halpern What I witnessed Sunday evening was nothing more than a pee-wee team trying to beat the 49ers. From the kickoff, things seemed bleak for some reason. Brock Purdy led a touchdown drive on the first drive and was perfect 4/4 and a TD. What did Dak do on the first drive? HeContinue reading “Exposed?”

2023-24 NHL Predictions

By Mike Rifkin With the 2023 NHL season upon us, here is how I see the season playing out with playoff teams, Stanley Cup predictions, and awards. NOTE: PLAYOFF TEAMS ARE THE TOP THREE IN EACH DIVISION AND TWO WILDCARDS EAST METROPOLITAN ATLANTIC EAST WILD CARDS WEST CENTRAL PACIFIC WILD CARDS PLAYOFFS EAST HURRICANES DEFContinue reading “2023-24 NHL Predictions”

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

BY Mike Rifkin and Mark Halpern On Monday, the Mets introduced David Stearns as the new President of Baseball Operations. One thing Stearns discussed was that while he has Steve Cohen’s resources, he will only sometimes utilize it on the most prominent names every offseason. Here are some names that the Mets should target ShoheiContinue reading “LET’S MAKE A DEAL “

RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE

by Mark Halpern Once a week, you can make a metaphor about a game being played. The Lions will face off against the Panthers Sunday in what should be another chance to show why they are Kings of the Jungle cats when they face a team’s 0-4 kittens. The Lions have had a great startContinue reading “RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE”

Giant Bounce Back

By Mike Rifkin One week after putting up 70 points, the Miami Dolphins gave up 48 to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills’ defense was the first to give the Dolphins issues, but they could still put up 20 points. Now the Dolphins return home to play the New York Giants, who have been struggling, andContinue reading “Giant Bounce Back”

NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW

By Mark Halpern Few matchups in the NFL are considered legendary matchups. One of those matchups this Sunday is the Dallas Cowboys take on the San Francisco 49ers. No love is lost for these teams as they have faced off plenty during the regular season, but their matchups in the playoffs set this rivalry apartContinue reading “NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PREVIEW “

THE KING OF THE DEN

BY MARK HALPERN The jungle, known as the NFC North, has a new leader. The Detroit Lions this past Thursday faced off with a Divisional Battle against the Packers. Once again this season, the Lions have proved it is not a joke, and everyone is starting to take notice of that 3-1 record. The LionsContinue reading “THE KING OF THE DEN”

NOTHING BLAND ABOUT THIS WIN

By Mark Halpern The Cowboys hosted the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium this past weekend. The Cowboys seasoned the Pats to 38-3, and Daron Bland proved to be the spice that this team needed in a big way. Bland, a second-year cornerback, came on the scene fast last year in Dan Quinn’s scheme, wasContinue reading “NOTHING BLAND ABOUT THIS WIN”

Week 4 Giants Vs Seahawks

By Jeff Knapp The Giants were at home with a sense that this game could either propel the team forward or expose them as a team that will leave the fans waiting for the 2024 draft. Well, after the o-line gave up 11 sacks, yes, ELEVEN SACKS, the defense forgot that tackling is allowed inContinue reading “Week 4 Giants Vs Seahawks”