Author: Percy
_Commanders on the Cusp: Washington in Prime Position for Playoff Berth_ With only four games remaining in the 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders are sitting pretty. Boasting an 8-5 record, Washington has firmly grasped control of the seventh and final NFC playoff spot. Moreover, they trail the Green Bay Packers by a mere one game for the No. 6 seed, leaving the door ajar for further ascent up the standings. _A Well-Timed Bye Week_ Following a well-deserved bye in Week 14, the Commanders will return to action next week, traveling to New Orleans to face the Saints. This brief…
The college football transfer season has begun, with the winter transfer portal officially opening Monday for schools without head coaching changes. The college football transfer portal is open from December 9th to 28th, allowing players to explore new opportunities. For the Oklahoma Sooners, this marks the beginning of a transformative offseason. The team’s 2024 performance was disappointing, to say the least, and this portal period signals a chance for renewal and rebuilding. Brent Venables’ inaugural SEC season was a disappointment, with the Oklahoma Sooners finishing 6-6 overall and 2-6 in conference play. They secured a spot in the Armed…
_Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase Put on a Show in Dallas_ Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made it clear earlier this week that he wants to play an entertaining brand of football, regardless of the team’s playoff chances. He also expressed his awareness of wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s quest for the triple crown. On Monday night in Dallas, Burrow and Chase delivered a thrilling performance that will be remembered for a long time. _Burrow Force-Feeds Chase_ Burrow targeted Chase a staggering 18 times, the second-most in his career. While not all of these attempts were successful, the chemistry between the…
NFL fans believe the Ravens are the AFC wild card team they are most concerned about… The Baltimore Ravens have reached the end of Week 14 with a respectable 8-5 record, securing the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoffs. Although they trail the Pittsburgh Steelers by two games in the AFC North division standings, the Ravens are still in contention for a Wild-card spot. _A Threat in the Playoffs?_ In a recent poll conducted by SB Nation, the Ravens were voted as the most dangerous Wild-card team by fans across all NFL teams. This sentiment is justified, considering the…
As the No. 5 team in the country and the No. 2 team in the SEC going into the postseason, the Texas Longhorns are on their way to the College Football Playoffs. They finished the regular season with an 11-1 record and were on a five-game winning run going into the SEC Championship Game against the Georgia Bulldogs. The Longhorns were pushed out of a first-round bye after losing to the Bulldogs in the conference title game, even though they appeared to be the favourite to be the top-ranked SEC team in the College Football Playoff. The Longhorns received even…
_USC Trojans’ WR Position in Limbo: What’s Next?_ The USC Trojans’ wide receiver corps is facing a period of uncertainty, with one receiver already in the transfer portal and rumors swirling about potential departures. As the college football world waits with bated breath, we’re breaking down the latest developments and attempting to predict what’s next for the Trojans’ WR position. _A Meeting with Coach Riley_ According to sources, head coach Lincoln Riley recently met with the WR room to discuss the group’s dynamics and future. The meeting reportedly went well, with Riley addressing the constant rotation of the receivers –…
As the Champions League heats up, AC Milan will now play Red Star Belgrade in an attempt to maintain their hopes of finishing in the top eight. Milan will try to recover from their Serie A loss to Atalanta, which was 2-1. The Rossoneri have gone undefeated in their last three Champions League games in spite of that loss. Red Star Belgrade leads the Serbian SuperLiga by a significant margin and is still in control at home. They have only won one of their five Champions League games this season, though, indicating that their problems in Europe are still ongoing.…
Who’s to Blame for the New York Giants’ Loss to the New Orleans Saints? The New York Giants’ 2023 season has been a rocky road, filled with ups and downs that test the patience of fans and the resolve of players and coaching staff alike. Unfortunately, their latest loss to the New Orleans Saints a game that many viewed as a must-win left a bitter aftertaste. But who is really to blame for the defeat? The answer is multifaceted, involving players, coaches, and management. Here’s a deep dive into what went wrong in this latest showdown and who deserves the…
When the College had Playoff committee chose the SMU Mustangs over the Crimson Tide in the final CFP rankings on Selection Sunday, Alabama had already received one snub. Was Alabama overlooked once more? Apparently so. Brad Crawford of 247Sports claims that the Citrus Bowl decided to play the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on December 31 instead of Alabama. Shane Beamer, coach of the Gamecocks, confirmed that South Carolina will play Illinois (9-3). SEC and Big Ten teams that don’t make it to the College Football Playoff are typically selected for the Citrus Bowl (and previously,…
Jupiter’s Brightest Hour: A Rare Celestial Show As December unfolds, skywatchers are treated to one of the most stunning astronomical events of the year: Jupiter at opposition. This phenomenon, where Earth positions itself directly between the Sun and Jupiter, brings the giant planet to its closest approach, making it exceptionally bright and visible in the night sky. The 2024 opposition is a unique event, as Jupiter won’t shine this brightly again until January 2026. What Is Opposition? Opposition occurs when a planet’s orbit aligns with Earth’s, positioning the planet opposite the Sun in our sky. For gas giants like Jupiter,…