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It's James Conner Time in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by James Conner, won Sunday 33-18 against Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. James Conner had 146 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Conner was 34 yards shy of running what Baker Mayfield threw on Sunday (180). This was James Conner’s third straight game running for 100+ yards and scoring 2+ touchdowns, his fourth of the season. He is the first back in Steelers history and in the NFL since 2009 to do that. Pending the Patriots Bills game on Monday Night, Conner is third on the NFL’s rushing leaders list with 599 yards. He is also beneficial in the pass game. He averages 10.4 yards per reception. He is 4th in yards from scrimmage with 992. At the end of the day, receiving or rushing, James Conner averages almost six yards per play when he touches the football. Le’Veon Bell is still holding out. The question isn’t will Le’Veon be himself when he comes back, but rather is James Conner the starting back for the Pittsburgh Steelers? It’s only been seven games for the Steelers, but I say yes it is time.
By Garrison Spangler7 years ago in Unbalanced
Week 8 Picks Against the Spread
Another week of NFL football coming up. Can't believe it's already week eight, the season is flying by, and for us New York Giants fans, this season CANNOT end soon enough. After another ridiculous loss this past Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons, the Giants sit at 1-6. This was a team I was super excited about before the season started, too—just an awful, awful season for them.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Coaching
We all love sports. It does not matter what sport it is, we just love it. We have a passion and a drive to dedicate our time to teach the youth the sport, whether it is pee-wee to college sports. I think that most people do not know how difficult it is to coach any stage. Besides of the difficulties of coaching, it is such an awarding position without a doubt. As for myself, I picked up a coaching job at my old school district as a middle school coach.
By David Hirt7 years ago in Unbalanced
AFC North Meltdown
The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken the lead of the AFC North. With a humiliating Bengals and Ravens loss and devastating Browns loss, the Steelers not playing this Sunday gave them the lead. Thanks to a tie with the Browns week 1, the Steelers went from 3rd to 1st. How did we get here? Let's break it down.
By Garrison Spangler7 years ago in Unbalanced
Michigan Football Is Back
Michigan is looking like the team that we would expect them to be under Jim Harbaugh and frankly, we should not be surprised. His track record speaks for itself and despite popular opinion, he had already elevated Michigan prior to this season.
By Nick Khorshidi7 years ago in Unbalanced
Week 7 Picks Against the Spread
It's Thursday night and I just got home from a date that I did not want to be on but I went because a friend of mine convinced me to go and I felt bad about being there because it was never going to result to anything long term. I don't like misleading people, like the NY Giants, specifically Eli Manning, mislead me this past off season that he still had something left in the tank and the Giants would be good this year. So much hate but at least NBA season started this week; a saving grace when your favorite football team sucks and the NFL makes you sad now.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Steelers Tame Bengals, Dominance in "the Jungle" Continues
Ben Roethlisberger continues their dominance over Cincinnati as Pittsburgh wins a thriller in Cincinnati 28-21. The Steelers win was not only heartbreaking for the Bengals and their fans, but it was a huge statement sent to the NFL.
By Garrison Spangler7 years ago in Unbalanced
Can the #19 Hawkeyes Make the Playoff?
In a conference that seems to be the Ohio State show every week, the Iowa Hawkeyes are not backing down without a fight. Iowa doesn't have the toughest schedule. They have faced a good Iowa State team and Wisconsin so far. They have to play a ranked Penn State and Northwestern who currently leads the Big Ten West standings. If Iowa can win-out, are they worthy enough to be in the playoff?
By Garrison Spangler7 years ago in Unbalanced
Week 5 Picks Against the Spread
So it's Thursday night. The NY Giants are playing and Eli Manning currently looks like shit (not a surprise) and I contemplate why I still watch this god forsaken sport. I talk about how much the NFL sucks all the time and yet I am still watching. I guess I have a sickness; whatever. At least Saquon Barkley is fun to watch but other than that, screw everything that is New York Giants related. Puke city. What's crazy is that last season, when Ben McAdoo benched Eli last year and everyone (myself included) maybe he was on to something. Whatever, I am done with the Giants this year. NBA season can not start fast enough for ya boy.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Fantasy Football Top 5s for All Positions
QBs 1. Kirk Cousins vs Arizona The Vikings are going against one of the five worst teams on both offense and defense, the Arizona Cardinals. Even though Cousins got hammered by the Bills a couple of weeks ago, this should be an easy win for Kirk and the Vikings.
By Meme Review7 years ago in Unbalanced
