Lovin' Life
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The Rock Files - On The Defense
David Rock has seen bad defense in the past, but never has it had such an impact on TRF's own bottom line. - continued...
Upon Further Review: Top Cats
After holding the Chiefs to just 127 total yards, and Larry Johnson to only two of them on the ground, Mike De Marco says the Panthers' defense may have just taken over as the best unit in the league. - continued...
The Huddle - N.D.’s Return
It may just be time to consider Notre Dame as a legitimate contender this season. Powers Kane may not be a fan, but even he recognizes the things Jimmy Clausen and the Fightin' Irish are doing on offense thus far. - continued...
The Monday Mixtape
The kitchen sink has been thrown. John Gorman presents parity in the NFL, the surprising nerd school football renaissance, 50 cent done Yakety Sax-style and those poor, poor Cubs fans. - continued...
The Money Makers
With a 19-8 overall record, Mike De Marco can only rival our own Mad Love's hot streak at the monent. It's time for The Closer to step it up. His Power Picks have been huge, but 15-20 overall leaves a lot to be desired. - continued...
The Tailgate - A Big XII Spotlight
Can you believe it? Yeah, the SEC isn't the headline act this week! This Saturday, Jack Bonden says it's time for some Big XII action. Chase Daniel will have his work cut out for him in Nebraska, and the Longhorns will have a doozy in Boulder. - continued...
Upon Further Review: Week 4
Tennessee and Buffalo are both 4-0, thanks to defense and a solid running game. Mike De Marco wonders how good the Titans could be if they ever bothered to improve that passing game of theirs. - continued...
Who’s Lovin’ Life … In The Playoffs
This country is in a crisis, folks. And C.G. Morelli is here to help. While you're fretting over whether the bank is foreclosing on your house this week, Morelli lets you know how "Real Change" is affecting this year's major league playoffs. - continued...
The Huddle - Who’s Still Alive?
Despite losing last week, USC dropped only to ninth in the polls, meaning they still have a legitimate chance at a national title. Of course, Powers Kane says they'll have to battle teams like Alabama and half the Big 12. - continued...
The Monday Mixtape
One of the wildest, most amazing weekends in sports just happened!! John Gorman says epic wild card and pennant races, unbelievable college football upsets and outrageous NFL games made this a weekend to remember. - continued...
Praying To The Game 7 Gods
When it comes down to it, TV markets like New York and Los Angeles don't matter as much as one most important factor: a Game 7. Andy Spear says the more of those we have, the better off baseball - and its fans - will be in the end. - continued...
Who’s Lovin’ Life … In Foxboro?
There were many questions answered in Foxboro on Sunday, and C.G. Morelli tries to wade through all the touchdowns, injuries, smack talk and redemption and get to the real story ... that Ronnie Brown's actually still alive after all. - continued...
Upon Further Review
Buffalo, Tennessee and the entire NFC East division continue to win, but who's for real and who isn't? Mike DeMarco answers these questions and almost predicts this year's MVP as well. - continued...
Should the Hall of Fame Go Global?
The globalization of baseball will lead to an important question: Should the Hall include players who spent a significant portion of their playing days in international leagues? Andy Spear analyzes this, and he says they should. - continued...
The Monday Mixtape
Are you excited yet? John Gorman is. Up is down and down is up in this new NFL season. College football is in full swing, the pennant races are as wild as they've ever been and a certain special stadium says goodbye. - continued...
The Money Makers
It's been a big two weeks for the Money Makers, who've been taking down NFL games like it's their business. Now if they could only agree on the Niners game this weekend. The Closer" and Mike DeMarco give you their weekly picks. - continued...
Broncos Aren’t Free and Clear Yet
A gutsy win over the Chargers on Sunday has Denver 2-0 and leading the AFC West. Chad Klassen says the Broncos have officially staked claim as a contender, but they still aren’t the clear favorites to win the division by season’s end. - continued...
Upon Further Review
Trent Edwards and the Bills are 2-0 and looking good doing it. Mike DeMarco says they're for real, as are the Broncos, Cardinals and Darren McFadden. - continued...
Who’s Lovin’ Life … in September?
Sure, football and school are back in session, but we all know this month was made for baseball and pennant races. C.G. Morelli looks at who will be drinking the Pennant Ale at the end of the month, and who's fading fast from view. - continued...
When Fantasy Becomes Reality
When does one's fantasy team start to dictate one's life more so than the love for one's real-life team? Paulie Knep says it's becoming a phenomenon more and more widespread these days, when fantasy starts becoming reality. - continued...
