The Raiders defeated the Cowboys last night, 17-9. Jason Campbell started in his first game for Oakland, racking up more playing time than any other starting QB this preseason. Apparently, he needs it. Campbell looked rusty and unsure of himself, going 7 of 13 for 49 yards. There are a lot of excuses being made for Campbell (and they're all valid): -- He was facing … [Read more...] about Campbell uncomfortable in Raiders debut
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Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Madden 2011 edition
To get me back in the habit of writing for fun after seven months of grad school hell, I’ve done some research on the new Madden 2011 that is coming out next Tuesday. For those who didn’t buy the game last year, be aware that Madden has drastically revamped its rating system. Only the elite players are rated in the 90s. If you are in the 80s, you are pretty dang good. The … [Read more...] about Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Madden 2011 edition
Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Iron Bowl edition
As I put on my baseball cap and look for destiny in crazy stats, I wonder: is history pointing Auburn’s way this week? Gaze into the numbers like John Nash and see the patterns within. Quarterbacks: Jason Campbell #17, and the Redskins lost a heartbreaker on the road in Dallas 7-6. Jason completed 24 of his 37 passes for 256 yards and 1 INT. The news gets worse for the … [Read more...] about Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Iron Bowl edition
Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Week 10
Well friends… the injury report doesn’t look good this week. Heath Evans was putting up great numbers (most yards, most TDs, most catches) for a fullback and was probably on his way to a Pro Bowl. Now he’s out for the year. Who else? Ronnie Brown, another Pro Bowl contender, who was hanging around in the top 5 for rushing TDs and also runs the best Wildcat in the pros. That … [Read more...] about Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Week 10
Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Week 9
Quarterbacks Jason Campbell #17, was knocked out of the game twice against the Falcons but came back both times to finish 15/22 for 196 yards and a TD in Washington’s 31-17 loss to Atlanta. Campbell also threw a pass that was dropped by tight end Fred Davis and picked off by the Falcons for a TD. Campbell carried the ball 5 times for 40 yards in the game. The 'Skins also … [Read more...] about Tigers in the NFL (and beyond): Week 9