Author Archives: Michael Rifkin

Dolphins Season In Review/Offseason Preview

By: Mike Rifkin For the first time in six years, the 2022 Miami Dolphins made the playoffs. The Dolphins’ season was streaky. They won their first three games, then lost three, then won five, then lost five before winning their season finale to make the playoffs.  The biggest question going into the 2022 season wasContinue reading “Dolphins Season In Review/Offseason Preview”

Nothing But Nets

By: Mike Rifkin On Friday, the NBA world was stunned when Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving requested a trade. According to reports, Irving and the Nets were talking about a contract extension, but the Nets wanted stipulations that have yet to be public.  The Nets front office wants stipulations in Kyrie’s contract because Kyrie, asContinue reading “Nothing But Nets”

    Midseason NHL Awards

By: Mike Rifkin With the NHL All-Star Game this weekend, here is how I would vote for the major awards. HART: Connor McDavid – Oilers. Every night McDavid does something special. In 50 games played, the best player in the world has 41 goals and 92 points. He is 16 points ahead of teammate LeonContinue reading ”    Midseason NHL Awards”

What’s The Goal?

By: Mike Rifkin If you owned a sports franchise, your goal would be to do whatever it took to win.  Over the weekend, Rockies Owner Dick Monfort spoke at a community event. He was talking about the San Diego Padres spending money. “That puts a lot of pressure on us. But it’s not just theContinue reading “What’s The Goal?”

Reid, It And, Weep

By: Mike Rifkin We got our answer to who will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will play each other in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12th.  One of the most incredible things about this matchup is that Andy Reid will be coaching against his former team. ReidContinue reading “Reid, It And, Weep”

Snubbed 

By : Mike Rifkin Wednesday, the NFL announced the finalists for awards. The finalists for Coach of the Year are Brian Daboll (Giants), Doug Pederson (Jaguars), Nick Sirianni (Eagles), Kyle Shannahan (49ers), and Sean McDermott (Bills). For me, there is one glaring omission from this group of coaches.  Pete Carroll coached the Seahawks to aContinue reading “Snubbed “

Leading By Example

By: Mike Rifkin The NHL All-Star Game takes place next weekend, thus putting us at the halfway point of the season. At the halfway point, people debate who the current frontrunners for awards are. Two other captains deserve to be talked about regarding the Hart Trophy. Oilers Center Connor McDavid won the Hart Trophy (MVP)Continue reading “Leading By Example”

The Best Vacancy

By Mike Rifkin There are currently five head coaching vacancies in the NFL. Vacancies in Arizona, Carolina, Denver, Houston, and Indianapolis. Now for me, there is one job that stands out.  The Houston Texans’ job is the one that stands out. First, I cannot entirely agree with how the front office handled the last twoContinue reading “The Best Vacancy”

   BUCCANEERS SEASON IN REVIEW/OFFSEASON PREVIEW

BY: Mike Rifkin On Monday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2022 season ended with a 31-14 defeat at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys. For the Bucs, the 2022 season was one to forget. The only reason they made the playoffs was that the NFC South was the worst division in football. The Bucs wereContinue reading ”   BUCCANEERS SEASON IN REVIEW/OFFSEASON PREVIEW”