My predictions for the 2017 postseason and Super Bowl VII in Minneapolis.
NFL Preview: Playoff + Super Bowl LII Predictions
Category: Sports
NFL Preview: NFC runs through strong East division
NFC East New York Giants 2016 Record: 11-5, lost in Wild Card Round to Packers Outlook: Under first-year head coach Ben McAdoo, the G-Men returned to the playoffs for the first time since their Super Bowl XLVI run. The same team returns with a couple of additions, most notably 6-time Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall … Continue reading NFL Preview: NFC runs through strong East division
NFL Preview: Patriots, Raiders kings of the AFC
AFC East New England Patriots 2016 Record: 14-2, won Super Bowl LI Outlook: The reigning Super Bowl champions had a busy offseason and return to defend their title with a roster that might be even better than last year’s. Quarterback Tom Brady (28 TD, 2 INT) will get a new Pro Bowl receiver to throw … Continue reading NFL Preview: Patriots, Raiders kings of the AFC
Chasing Her Dream: UNC soccer star aims for championship
This article was written at the UNC Sports Journalism Camp. All quotes are from press conferences with Megan Buckingham and Julia Ashley, unless otherwise noted. Every morning, Megan Buckingham wakes up in her Chapel Hill dorm with her dreams fresh in her mind. While her groggy roommates reluctantly pull themselves from the allure … Continue reading Chasing Her Dream: UNC soccer star aims for championship
For Reigning NCAA Champ, the Roller Coaster Continues
This article was written at the UNC Sports Journalism Camp. All quotes are from a press conference with Theo Pinson. College basketball is a roller coaster. Case in point: the whirlwind career of North Carolina shooting guard and rising senior Theo Pinson. During the 2015-16 season, Pinson, then a sophomore, and his Tar Heel teammates … Continue reading For Reigning NCAA Champ, the Roller Coaster Continues
Who are the potential superteams of the NBA?
I’ll be honest- the most recent NBA season didn’t capture my attention. But in the weeks following the Golden State Warriors’ convincing NBA Finals victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the drama that is the National Basketball Association has been must-watch TV. Stars have been traded, the draft had as much talent as it has had … Continue reading Who are the potential superteams of the NBA?
Title Vaunts Warriors into Dynasty Status
The Boston Celtics. The Los Angeles Lakers. The Chicago Bulls. The San Antonio Spurs. And now, the Golden State Warriors. By defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in this year’s Finals and claiming their fifth title, the Warriors proved that they are one of the elite franchises of the National Basketball Association and the dynasty of … Continue reading Title Vaunts Warriors into Dynasty Status
Storylines to watch in Cavs-Warriors III
They’re back again! The Cleveland Cavaliers, the reigning NBA champions, and the Golden State Warriors, the best team in the NBA this season by virtue of record, will meet again in the NBA Finals this June for the third consecutive season. Throughout the season and playoffs, both teams left little doubt that they were the … Continue reading Storylines to watch in Cavs-Warriors III
Ranking Major Offseason QB Decisions
This offseason, NFL fans saw a flurry of action, from a free agency period laden with big names like Adrian Peterson and Tony Romo to a shocking and intriguing draft. After the draft, five teams are projected to enter Week 1 with a new starting quarterback, given that the Bears and Texans start their new … Continue reading Ranking Major Offseason QB Decisions
2017 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
The NFL season won’t kick off for another couple months, but the lights will be bright in Philadelphia this Thursday with the first round of the NFL draft. This year, Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett is the consensus top overall pick for the 1-15 Cleveland Browns, so most of the intrigue will be on … Continue reading 2017 NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Riker's Block 