Michael Rifkin

The Genius Is Back

By: Mike Rifkin For two decades the New England Patriots ran the NFL winning six Super Bowls. Which led to this question: were the Patriots this good because of quarterback Tom Brady or coach Bill Bellichick? Last season Brady hoisted the Lombardi trophy with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers while Bellichick and the Patriots were atContinue reading “The Genius Is Back”

These Two NFC Teams Can Learn From The Lions

By Mike Rifkin This past offseason the Detroit Lions decided it was time to move on from franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford and traded him to the Rams for Jared Goff and two first round picks. While the Lions remain winless this season the trade of Stafford was a sign that the team was ready forContinue reading “These Two NFC Teams Can Learn From The Lions”

Goodell Shows Where His Loyalty Is

By Michael Rifkin The NFL is still looking to recover from the fallout of the Jon Gruden email situation. At the NFL owner’s meetings on Tuesday, Roger Goodell said the league would not release any findings into the investigation of the Washington Football Team from the summer. Goodell said Tuesday, “We’re very conscious of makingContinue reading “Goodell Shows Where His Loyalty Is”

Baker: A True Winner

By Michael Rifkin For the third time in five years, the Houston Astros are going to the World Series. Before the 2020 season, MLB discovered that the Astros had been stealing signs by using a video camera in the center field to steal signs from the catcher and banging trash cans to tell hitters whatContinue reading “Baker: A True Winner”

NFL Culture Issues

By Mike Rifkin & Bill Murphy On Monday night, October 11th, 2021, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden resigned. Gruden was in his fourth season of a ten-year contract. His resignation comes as the New York Times uncovered Emails Gruden had sent using homophobic and misogynistic language. Gruden released a statement Monday saying, “ I haveContinue reading “NFL Culture Issues”

2021 Pacific Division Preview

By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. However, there is a twist in the Pacific as the Arizona Coyotes are now in the Central division, and the Seattle Kraken will debut. So let’sContinue reading “2021 Pacific Division Preview”

2021 Central Divison Preview

By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. Due to the Seattle Kraken coming into the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes will be moving to the Central Division. 2019 Central Division Standings: 1) Blues, 2)Continue reading “2021 Central Divison Preview”

2021 Metropolitan Division Preview

By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. The Metropolitan division, top to bottom, might be the most competitive division in the NHL. The Metropolitan division has a nice mix of teams that canContinue reading “2021 Metropolitan Division Preview”

2021 Atlantic Division Preview

By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. The Atlantic Division is the home of the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. It is also home to some teams that are underContinue reading “2021 Atlantic Division Preview”

It Was In the Cards

By: Mike Rifkin For the first time since 2015 the Arizona Cardinals are 3-0 as they defeated the Jaguars 31-19. Coincidentally 2015 is also the last time the Cardinals made the playoffs. It is weird to say that a 2-0 team was in a must win situation, but the Cardinals were in that situation. TheContinue reading “It Was In the Cards”