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”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
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”
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”
Not Trading This Card
By Mike Rifkin Despite their 4-12 record entering week 18, the Arizona Cardinals have been a pesky football team. The Cardinals are coming off a 35-31 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and have now beaten the top two teams in the NFC East; they also have a win over playoff-hopeful Atlanta Falcons. ButContinue reading “Not Trading This Card”
Getting What They Wanted
By Mike Rifkin When the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals were announced, some people were disappointed in the NCAA not putting undefeated ACC Champions Florida State in as one of the four best teams in the country. This is the final season with a four-team playoff; next season, the playoff will expand to 12 teams. Monday,Continue reading “Getting What They Wanted”
Change Of Direction
By Mike Rifkin One of the burning questions entering the NFL season was whether Sean Payton could resurrect Russell Wilson’s career. The answer to this question is a resounding no, as Wednesday, the Broncos announced that they are benching Wilson and starting Jarrett Stidham, and all signs point to Russell Wilson playing somewhere else inContinue reading “Change Of Direction”
Out Of Charge
By Mike Rifkin The Los Angeles Chargers got embarrassed on Thursday night by their division rivals, the Las Vegas Raiders, 63-21. The Raiders posted a franchise record in points. To put things in perspective, the Raiders were winning 42-0 at halftime. Things were so bad that the analysts on Prime were talking about a lackContinue reading “Out Of Charge”
Trust The Process
By Mike Rifkin We’re into December and are just seeing some of the big names in MLB get moved. Juan Soto was traded to the Yankees, and Shohei Ohtani just signed a record-setting contract in sports history with the Dodgers, but outside of that, the Hot Stove hasn’t moved, but don’t tell that to MetContinue reading ” Trust The Process”
Well That Backfired
By Mike Rifkin On Saturday, the biggest contract given out in professional sports was signed. Shohei Ohtani decided to stay in California, but instead of staying in Anaheim, he took the I5 to Los Angeles and played for the Dodgers, who is saying no to 10 years and 700 million dollars. We can discuss whoContinue reading “Well That Backfired”
Clown Show
By Mike Rifkin On Wednesday, Jets Head Coach Robert Salah confirmed that the team is returning to Zach Wilson for their game against the Houston Texans. Wilson was benched during the team’s week 11 loss to the Bills in favor of Tim Boyle. Boyle then played the next game and a half before being benchedContinue reading “Clown Show”
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