Submit a Story!
downswinging2

downswinging2

Claimed Blog: DownSwinging.com

BallHype Member since June 6, 2009

Jeter, Lee Deserve WS MVP
downswinging.com — Firstly, I have to apologize. A week ago today my computer crashed, hence why I was unable to write anything. Damon actually was able to write an article, but, not having a computer, I was unable to post it. Even though my computer is not back yet, I have been able to get get into the ... (more) Jeter, Lee Deserve WS MVP
Week 7 Picks Against the Spread
Week 7 Picks Against the Spread
downswinging.com — Chargers (-4.5) over CHIEFS The Chargers have taken a whole lot of criticism for their slow start this year. This past weekend however, I saw a Chargers team that was one tackle on special teams away from potentially beating the Broncos. I’m taking the Chargers and the points in this game as ... (more) Week 7 Picks Against the Spread
Week 7 NFL Power Rankings (When in Rome)
Week 7 NFL Power Rankings (When in Rome)
downswinging.com — To change things up, for my latest power rankings, I have decided that theNFL season compares favorably to the Roman Empire at the height of the Republic. Now I think this is a great article because it combines two things that I love; the NFL and the Roman Empire. You may disagree. What I do ... (more) Week 7 NFL Power Rankings (When in Rome)
Football Coaches Should Play Madden
Football Coaches Should Play Madden
downswinging.com — Now before you laugh and tell me I’m a gamer and that I simulate NFL games by playing a video game, hear me out. Yes, I do love Madden, and yes, I do believe that NFL coaches, NCAA coaches, and for all I know high school football coaches can learn from the “awesomeness” that is Madden. So ... (more) Football Coaches Should Play Madden
NFL Quarterbacks and Their Alma-Maters
NFL Quarterbacks and Their Alma-Maters
downswinging.com — AFC EAST New England Patriots Tom Brady – Michigan New York Jets Mark Sanchez – USC Miami Dolphins Chad Henne – Michigan Buffalo Bills Trent Edwards – Stanford AFC NORTH Cincinnati Bengals Carson Palmer – USC Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger – Miami of Ohio  ... (more) NFL Quarterbacks and Their Alma-Maters
Walk-Off Wins Give Angels, Phillies Hope
Walk-Off Wins Give Angels, Phillies Hope
downswinging.com — Today I saw two of those games where you just had a feeling. I unfortunately had to miss the majority of both the Yankees-Angels and Dodgers-Phillies matchups, but was fortunate enough to watch the ends of both live. Maybe it’s just because it panned out, but in both cases, I just had ... (more) Walk-Off Wins Give Angels, Phillies Hope
Picks vs. Spread Week 6
Picks vs. Spread Week 6
downswinging.com — Texans (+5) over BENGALS I think that the Bengals pull out a victory here thanks to the renaissance of Cedric Benson and Carson Palmer. This Cincinnati team believes in itself in tight games, the Texans simply don’t. And I think this game will come down to wire. Bengals win but don’t cover the ... (more) Picks vs. Spread Week 6

Yankees Will Be Unstoppable vs. Dodgers
Yankees Will Be Unstoppable vs. Dodgers
downswinging.com — Anything can happen in the playoffs. Really, anything can. That’s why getting to the playoffs is such a big deal, because teams that are there are in truth very close to a World Series championship, regardless of the number of wins they had in the regular season. Look at the ‘06 ... (more) Yankees Will Be Unstoppable vs. Dodgers
Favre Still Has Much to Prove
Favre Still Has Much to Prove
downswinging.com — As I watched Sportscenter before heading to sleep last night, I heard a comment that left me utterly befuddled when I first heard it. In another puzzling display of ESPN sucking up to Brett Favre, I heard Trent Dilfer enthusiastically proclaim in a short 20-second tidbit that b ecause the ... (more) Favre Still Has Much to Prove
October 11 Weekend in Sports
October 11 Weekend in Sports
downswinging.com — Some Things that I Know 1. The Red Sox should never get knocked out of the playoffs before the ALCS. It’s just bad for baseball. 2. Wade Phillips will not be a head coach in the NFL next season unless he can orchestrate a Tom Coughlin like turn around. Thanks to Miles Austin and Jay ... (more) October 11 Weekend in Sports
Fixing the Playoff Schedule
Fixing the Playoff Schedule
downswinging.com — In 2007, the powers-at-be in Major League Baseball decided to put in additional off-days into the playoff schedule. While it might have seemed like a good idea at the time, it has changed the playoffs into something vastly different from the regular season, which I don’t believe was the ... (more) Fixing the Playoff Schedule
NFL Week 5 Roundup
NFL Week 5 Roundup
downswinging.com — I know the Monday Night game hasn’t been played yet, but it certainly isn’t too early to talk about week 5. Mostly I’m just too depressed to talk about baseball (that sinking feeling in my stomach that reminds me the Red Sox’ season is over just won’t go away) ... (more) NFL Week 5 Roundup
Game 3 Wins Would Give Cards, Sox a Chance
Game 3 Wins Would Give Cards, Sox a Chance
downswinging.com — The headline to this article may seem pretty obvious. Yes, if the Cardinals and/or Red Sox are able to win their game 3 matchups they will have a shot at advancing to their respective LCS’. Note that I didn’t include Twins in that headline, and if the Tigers were losing to the ... (more) Game 3 Wins Would Give Cards, Sox a Chance
Week 5 Picks vs. Spread
Week 5 Picks vs. Spread
downswinging.com — Spread listed in parentheses. Home team in caps. First team listed is predicted winner. Vikings (-10) over RAMS No letdown here for the Vikes. Adrian Peterson and the Vikings defense will gut the Rams. Cowboys (-8) over CHIEFS Maybe I’m wrong, but I still think this team is going ... (more) Week 5 Picks vs. Spread
Week 5 Power Rankings
Week 5 Power Rankings
downswinging.com — As Good As It Gets 1. Minnesota Vikings (4-0) Before the game Monday Night I thought this team was the most overrated in football. Then I watched them play. And dominate. Their defense was swarming and Jared Allen may have put on the single best defensive perform ance in Monday Night ... (more) Week 5 Power Rankings
Page 1 of 11