Big MB’s NFL Power Rankings, Week 4

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Big MB provides his Week 4 power rankings for the NFL. Ray Lewis and Baltimore have vaulted to the top, and the big question is whether or not the defending champion Steelers even made the list at 1-2.

Big MB on NFL Injuries, the Incredible Colts, the MLB Playoff Races, and the Lions Finally Winning

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Big MB checks in with his latest installment of “I’ll Tell You This” and discusses the NFL injuries from Week 3, the surging Indianapolis Colts, the MLB playoff races, and the Detroit Lions finally getting a victory.

With Contract Up After 2010, What Should the Cubs Do With Sweet Lou?

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Lou Piniella’s contract is up at the end of 2010, which begs the question: should the Cubs fire Lou Piniella? Or, should they give him another season or two to bring a World Series to Wrigley?

I’ll Tell You This: JRod was Wrong, Belichick Still a Sore Loser, and the Cubs Finally Get it Right in Suspending Milton Bradley

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In this week’s edition of I’ll Tell You This, Big MB tackles a variety of topics, including: why Jerod will not eat some crow after Peyton Manning and the Colts beat the Dolphins; why Bill Belichick continues to be the worst loser in sports; and, why the Cubs finally got it right in suspending Milton Bradley.You can follow

I’ll Tell You This: Drew Brees and Tom Brady Display Greatness During NFL Kickoff Weekend

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It’s what we have all been waiting for: NFL Kickoff 2009. After going through football withdrawls, the draft, and preseason, our moment of Glory finally came. And it was good…real good. In honor of Week 1, I have decided to make this week’s I’ll Tell You This an “NFL Kickoff Special”.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts Week 1 Preview

One of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries renews itself this Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Indianapolis to battle the Colts.

Peyton Manning and the Colts have dealt with an off-season of change, but look to get off on the right foot against their bitter division rival. Big MB previews the game and offers his prediction, which Colts fans everywhere will be hoping comes true.

I’ll Tell You This: The Meaning of Bradford’s Injury, ND’s Win, and Why the Jets and Lions are Making a Mistake

In the latest edition of I’ll Tell You This, Big MB discusses the sports stories that are on his mind this week: why Sam Bradford’s injury should shut up those who say college athletes should not go pro early, why the Jets and Lions are making a mistake, and why Al Davis has once again screwed over his franchise.

Colts 2009 Preview: Can Peyton and Co. Get to 12+ Wins for 7th Straight Season?

The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the NFL’s most successful and consistent teams this decade. In his 2009 season preview, Big MB analyzes whether the Colts can get to 12+ wins again in 2009 despite significant turnover on the roster and in the coaching staff.

I’ll Tell You This: Dodgers Looking Strong, Pacman and RichRod Not So Much

BigMB checks in with his first edition of I’ll Tell You This, in which he riffs on the recent sports stories he finds most interesting. In the introductory edition: the Dodgers playoff outlook, NFL preseason injuries, the return of Pacman Jones, and the trouble in Ann Arbor.

Brock Lesnar: Is the Former “Next Big Thing” Now the Face of MMA?

Brock Lesnar has already proven to be “The Next Big Thing” and backed it up by winning the UFC heavyweight title after only four fights. Is Brock Lesnar also the face of MMA?

What About Bob?

Bob Sanders is unquestionably one of the most talented and impactful defensive players in the NFL…when he is on the field. The problem is that Sanders always seems to be injured.

As sacrilegious as it sounds, it may be time for the Colts to think about just how much value they are getting for the big money they are paying him.

Brett Favre: The Man, The Myth…..The Legend or The Letdown?

Brett Favre is returning for another go-around in 2009. Like many superstar athletes before him, Favre is hearing people say that he is tarnishing his legacy and should just walk away.

But is he? And should he?

New MSF writer Myles Berry analyzes Favre’s career, and past athletes who could not bring themselves to retire, in deciding whether Favre’s latest return will be a letdown.