Brian Cady
Quarterback Draft Classes – 1983 Or 2004?
As the Pittsburgh Steelers get ready to visit the New York Giants this Sunday, two of the three big-name quarterbacks to come from the 2004 NFL Draft will face-off in Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning. "Big Ben" has been quoted as saying he hopes the 2004 Quarterback Draft Class will eventually be viewed as the greatest of all-time...
NFL Mid-Season Grades – Giants, Jets, Patriots And Bills
We have already approached the midway point of the 2012 NFL Season, and the four regional teams have provided mixed results thus far. What are your mid-season grades for the Giants, Jets, Patriots and Bills?
Giants-Cowboys Clock Management – Dirty Pool?
At the end of last weekend's New York Giants victory over the Dallas Cowboys, there was some drama in the final minute that has been overshadowed by Dez Bryant's near-touchdown catch. In the final 44 seconds of the game, the Cowboys had a nine-play drive, including three plays in the final 10 seconds...
Far-Fetched Criticisms For NFL Quarterbacks
Let's face it - when it comes to fans critiquing their favorite NFL teams, more often than not, the criticism falls squarely on the shoulders of the starting quarterback. Whether it's Tony Romo, Michael Vick or Mark Sanchez, starting quarterbacks seems to receive unnecessary and sometimes far-fetched criticism...
Vote For This Week’s NFL “Play of The Week” [POLL]
We just experienced a terrific Week Eight of the 2012 NFL season, filled with game-changing plays and amazing last-minute finishes. Every week, there are a handful of plays we always consider "the best of the best" for your Miller Lite "Play of the Week...
The Hottest NFL “Hot Seat”
We are sitting on the halfway point of the 2012 NFL Season, and this is the time when fans and "intelligent football minds" start thinking about who needs to be replaced from their current post. It's happening with Michael Vick, with Mark Sanchez and the list goes on and on...
Impact Of “Baseball Gods” On World Series
The San Francisco Giants have gotten off to a hot start in the 2012 World Series, taking a 2-0 lead over the Detroit Tigers. Between the terrific starts from Barry Zito and Madison Bumgarner, as well as the crazy bunt that stayed in fair territory for Gregor Blanco during Game Two last night, some people think that the "baseball gods" are at work for the Giants...
Most Overrated NFL Player – Is It Tim Tebow?
Sports Illustrated recently did a poll of 180 random NFL players, asking them who they think is the most overrated player in the league. The top answer was New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow. Do you agree with those players, or do you think somebody else is more overrated than Tebow...
Jeff Blatnick Passes Away At 55
There are several athletes currently in the midst of their playing careers who have come from the Capital Region: Casper Wells, John Lannan, Dion Lewis and Mark Lyons just to name a few. However, one of the true original "sports ambassadors" to come from the Albany area has left us far too early. Earlier today, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School varsity wrestling coach Jeff Blatnick p
Your NFL Mid-Season MVP
ESPN personality Michael Wilbon thinks that Robert Griffin III is the best player in the NFL and is the MVP. Since we are pretty much at the halfway point of the 2012 season, who do you think is the NFL MVP right now?
Suggestions For Jets Vs. Dolphins Bets
At the beginning of "Game On with Bruce Jacobs" yesterday afternoon, Bruce suggested during "The Cross Talk" (sponsored by our good friends at Duke's Barber Shop) that another car wash bet be made between himself and Brian Noe. I was not able to moderate this discussion yesterday, but I think it's a weak bet and we need something fresh...
Union Men’s Hockey Stays In Top Ten In National Polls
After an idle weekend, the Union College men's ice hockey team remained in the top 10 of both the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine and USCHO.com polls released this afternoon. Union fell one spot to No. 8 in the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine Poll and remained at No. 8 in the USCHO.com Poll. Union received a first place vote in each poll for the second consecutive week.