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Sports Central October 29, 2005 Kevin Ferra |
Thoughts From Heinz Field, Section 235-236 The history between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens is only a decade long, but the rivalry has been intense. |
Sports Central May 28, 2013 Brad Oremland |
Best Teams Not to Win the Super Bowl: AFC This is the first article in a two-part series, looking at every current NFL franchise and picking out its best team of the Super Bowl era that did not win a championship. This week, we'll start with the AFC. |
Sports Central January 22, 2013 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLVII Preview Both Super Bowl teams are pretty healthy right now. I wish that made less difference, that it was just the best teams and not those with the fewest injuries. Heaven help us if Roger Goodell forces through an 18-game schedule. |
Sports Central July 25, 2004 Damian Greene |
New England Patriots: Dynasty or Die-Nasty? The rosters in the National Football League are on such an even playing field, that it's hard to predict who will win any game, much less a Super Bowl. |
Salon.com January 24, 2001 Allen Barra |
The Ugly Bowl It's no clash of the titans, but this Sunday's showdown between two deeply flawed teams at least offers some suspense... |
Sports Central February 5, 2006 Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Greatest Losers The 10 greatest teams not to win a Super Bowl. |
Sports Central July 23, 2007 Dave Golokhov |
2007 NFL Preview: Baltimore Ravens What will determine whether the Ravens are once again a one-and-done in the playoffs or a serious Super Bowl threat? |
Sports Central September 3, 2013 Brad Oremland |
2013 NFL Preseason Power Rankings The numbered rankings below are for right now, beginning-of-season strength, and not necessarily a forecast of each team's success over the course of the whole year. |
Sports Central December 6, 2003 Kevin Holtsberry |
How the Other Half Plays As the playoffs get closer and as the games gain in importance, NFL fans will be focused on the run for the Super Bowl. For just a moment, however, let's take a look at the other side of the equation. What is going on with the losers? |
Sports Central October 31, 2008 Sean Crowe |
Defense, Not Offense, Wins Championships That's why teams like the Cowboys, Broncos, Chargers, and Cardinals (among others) don't interest me this season. Meanwhile, the Titans, Steelers, Giants, and Bucs are far more intriguing come playoff time. |
Sports Central August 3, 2010 Andrew Jones |
NFL 2010 Preview: NFC & AFC North These two conferences are remarkably similar. Each have three competitive teams and one deadbeat team. |
AskMen.com Paul Bessire |
Top 10: Super Bowl Champions WhatIfSports.com used its free NFL SimMatchup technology to simulate the 42 Super Bowl champions against one another -- 100 times each. |
Sports Central February 5, 2013 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLVII Recap The 49ers had one of the league's best defenses in 2012, ranking 2nd in fewest points allowed (17.1/game). But they began to crack late in the season, yielding 34 to the Patriots (Week 15), 42 to the Seahawks (Week 16), 31 to the Packers (divisional playoff), and finally 34 to the Ravens. |
Sports Central August 9, 2012 Marc James |
AFC Future Odds and Predictions In part one of this two-part series, we will take a look at the top three AFC odds favorites. Will the favorites hold suit in the AFC this season, or will the field come in and surprise everyone? |
Sports Central January 22, 2009 Sean Crowe |
Cardinals: Worst Super Bowl Team Ever The Cardinals are the worst team to ever make it to a Super Bowl. |
Sports Central December 28, 2004 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings Surprising Pro Bowl selections (and non-selections)... Strange calls in Monday night's St. Louis Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles game... And, the weekly rankings... |
Salon.com September 5, 2002 King Kaufman |
Any given Thursday It's time for the NFL to prove once again that having money doesn't mean a team can't still stink. Baseball, are you listening? |
Sports Central July 11, 2004 Kevin Holtsberry |
The Expectations Game July is an awkward month for football fans. The offseason is almost over, but preseason is not quite here yet. It doesn't feel like football season yet, but you know it's coming. |
Sports Illustrated March 5, 2002 Peter King |
Out of the Money A season removed from a Super Bowl win, the Ravens are paying a steep price... |
Sports Central August 10, 2007 Jeffrey Boswell |
Sports Q&A: AFC Powers Which of these teams will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl in February? |
Sports Central November 30, 2005 Jeff Moore |
The NFL's Transition Years This NFL season is proving to be a transition year as some notable contenders may very well be on their way to pretender status instead of contender. |
Sports Central February 4, 2008 Joe Boesch |
A "Giant" Season Everyone that doubted the New York Giants can now sit down and bow their head in disbelief because the New York Giants are Super Bowl XLII champions. I repeat: the Giants are Super Bowl Champions. |
Sports Central July 6, 2006 Kevin Holtsberry |
Five NFL QBs to Watch in 2006 These players will make or break their team's chances of success in a significant way. |
Sports Central June 1, 2004 Kenneth Asuquo |
Overrated? You Better Believe it Critics and the most diehard of Dolphin fans alike are starting to buy into the fact that the Dolphins are not meant to win the Super Bowl with their current team. |
Sports Central February 8, 2008 Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Greatest Dynasties Here's a look at 15 NFL teams that can be considered a dynasty. |
Sports Central January 16, 2012 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2011 Divisonal Weekend A recap of the NFL divisional playoffs, plus predictions for next weekend's matchups. |
Sports Central July 2, 2013 Brad Oremland |
Best Teams Not to Win the Super Bowl: NFC I'm interested in losers. Our sports culture focuses on winners, to the point that we forget about those who fell short. |
Sports Central January 23, 2013 Jeffrey Boswell |
Super Bowl XLVII Proposition Bets Will Alicia Keys be sitting or standing at the piano for the start of the national anthem? Every element of the competition is up for grabs at the next Super Bowl game. |
Sports Central January 24, 2012 Brad Oremland |
Super Bowl XLVI Preview No one likes a broken record, but with two offenses this explosive, it's logical to think this game will come down to turnovers and red zone efficiency. |
Sports Central July 8, 2005 Dave Golokhov |
2005 NFL Preview: Baltimore Ravens The Ravens will be a blend of the familiar and the unfamiliar. New offensive coordinator Jim Fassel, new defensive coordinator Rex Ryan and familiar quarterback Kyle Boller among others will play major roles. |
Sports Central December 23, 2008 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 16 Power Rankings The Tennessee Titans jump into first place in this week's rating of NFL teams. |
Sports Central December 15, 2009 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings New Orleans Saints slowing down?... Indianapolis Colts win their 22nd straight regular-season game... San Diego Chargers probably should be ranked first... etc. |
Sports Central April 1, 2010 Brad Oremland |
The NFL's Best Defenses Ever To narrow my search for the finest defenses in pro football history, I researched almost 100 great single-season defenses, then devised a formula to help me sort out the best of the bunch. |
Sports Central March 22, 2011 Brad Oremland |
The Best Postseason Running Backs Since they may be a thing of the past, here's a look back at the greatest postseason runners in history, eight terrific RBs presented in chronological order. |
Sports Central September 28, 2007 Parimal Rohit |
Don't Forget About the Steelers Wondering how the Pittsburgh Steelers have quietly started the season 3-0 -- and quietly making a case to win the AFC North? |
Sports Central August 27, 2008 Bill Hazell |
2008 Giants Sure to Leave Fans Blue As a Big Blue supporter, I know I will probably never again in my life see anything like what the G-Men went through last January and February. |
Sports Central April 12, 2006 Ryan Hojnacki |
Don't Say I Didn't Warn You In this era of 'parity' in the National Football League, a couple of "surprise" teams emerge every season to snatch playoff berths from proverbial favorites. Here's an early shot at predicting which teams will, and won't, improve. |
Sports Central December 9, 2003 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 14 Power Rankings Philadelphia, Miami, Baltimore, and Tampa Bay all have good defenses this season, but I think New England's has to be the best of them all. |
Sports Central September 7, 2010 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2010 Preseason Power Rankings The NFL rankings here are for right now, beginning-of-season strength, and not necessarily a forecast of each team's success over the course of the whole year. Brackets show predicted regular-season record. |
Sports Central April 20, 2006 Kevin Holtsberry |
AFC Games to Watch in 2006 Given what we saw in 2005, and what my gut tells me about teams in 2006, here are 10 American Football Conference games worth looking forward to in 2006. |
Sports Central December 30, 2003 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings |
Sports Central January 13, 2009 Brad Oremland |
NFL Divisional Roundup With the Ravens not healthy, it's Pittsburgh by a field goal. And arizona has a substantial home field advantage, but the Eagles are hungrier. |
Sports Central February 8, 2004 Jeff Moore |
Welcome Back the Dynasty The biggest critics of the salary cap era in the NFL often point to the lack of a dominating team. But did dominating teams ever really leave? |
Sports Central September 6, 2011 Brad Oremland |
NFL Preseason Power Rankings The lockout is over, the schedule didn't expand to 18 games, and the real games are about to start. |
Sports Central October 5, 2007 Scott Shepherd |
Answering the AFC's FAQs Why the reigning Super Bowl champs don't get more love, and an answers to other lingering questions about this year's AFC teams and players. |
Sports Central January 4, 2011 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings Super Bowl XLV: New England Patriots over Atlanta Falcons. For the second season in a row, we get the matchup everyone wants to see. |
Sports Central January 15, 2013 Brad Oremland |
NFL 2012 Divisonal Weekend This year's finalists for the Hall of Fame are really disappointing, though there are still more than seven I believe deserve induction. My personal choices to get in: Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Kevin Greene, Jonathan Ogden, Will Shields, and Michael Strahan. |
Sports Central March 15, 2005 Brad Oremland |
The Definition of Dynasty Dynastic football teams that covered a minimum of five seasons, had no more than one non-winning year, no more than six seasons without a championship appearance, and never went five consecutive seasons without a championship appearance. |
Sports Illustrated February 8, 2001 Paul Zimmerman |
Curtain falls on Ravens defense Baltimore's 'D' was great, but the '70s Steelers are still tops... |
Sports Central January 5, 2010 Brad Oremland |
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings An evaluation of end-of-season power in the NFL. |