In any sport, there will always be teams who come out of nowhere and surprise us all with a season-long performance that far exceeds expectations. Over the past few years, college football has gotten a bit of a bad rap for being too predictable. This sentiment is certainly felt at the very top of the sport. Since the induction of the four-team College Football Playoffs four years ago, only nine teams have actually gotten into the four-team field. It’s no secret that the parity in college football is no where near what it is in other mainstream sports, but that…
Author: Henry John
Henry John
Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest.Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.
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It is a common theme for sports leagues to try and expand their brands and attract a fanbase that spans the globe. This has been seen with the NFL playing games in London, the NBA hosting exhibition games in China and Africa, and the UFC holding events throughout Europe and Brazil. This year, the WWE has joined the rush in pushing to expand its global following. The conclusion of Hell in a Cell this past Sunday marked the end of the final traditional WWE pay-per-view event on American soil until Survivor Series commences in mid-November. WWE has been holding shows…
Sometimes, a sports championship is won by the underdog, often with a little bit of good fortune and luck on their side. Other times, no amount of favorable bounces can throw the superior team off their game. The Seattle Storm were the best team in the WNBA all season long. It led them to a number one overall seed in the playoffs. They capped their incredible season by completing a WNBA Finals sweep of the Washington Mystics with 98-82 victory to secure the title. This is the third title in Seattle Storm franchise history, and their first since 2010. Between…
For the third straight season, the Boston Red Sox will be playing in October. This year, they ensured it a little bit earlier. Tuesday night’s 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was the 99th W of the year for the Red Sox, and it ensured them of at the very least a Wild Card spot in the upcoming MLB postseason. With the playoff berth in hand, Boston (99-46) will look to wrap up the AL East division crown next. They currently hold a nine-game lead over the New York Yankees (90-55) in the division race with just 17 games…
With the first Sunday of the NFL season in the books, it is officially Overreaction Monday. The hot takes will come from all angles and the media gas bagging won’t stop until Week 2 provides a whole new set of headlines to debate. Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to diagnose what is and is not an overreaction, but here are my takes on some of the most notable results of the weekend. James Conner Goes Off Takeaway: The Steelers Don’t Need Le’Veon Bell Overreaction? No We knew James Conner would get the volume, as Le’Veon Bell chose to…
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College Football’s opening act for the 2018 season did not disappoint. A wild Week 1 was capped off on Labor Day Night with Virginia Tech earning a relatively easy road victory in surprising fashion over ACC foe Florida State. The opening weekend had plenty to catch the eye. Here is a recap of all the top storylines and takeaways. Sweet Home Alabama Per usual, Alabama looked dominant in its season opening 51-14 win over Louisville. The big question heading into the season opener was who would start at quarterback for the Tide. After declining to reveal his choice all…
College Football is back! The official Week 1 of the regular season kicks off Thursday night with a handful of matchups. Per usual, these are just the appetizers to a full and juicy slate of Saturday matchups. With the NFL still a week out, the College Football action lasts into Sunday and Monday this weekend as well. Below is your guide to the most intriguing games on the College Football Week 1 slate. *All times p.m. ET* Northwestern @ Purdue Thursday, 8, ESPN The marquee matchup on opening night has to be considered a must-watch. The Big Ten is…
It’s official. The Green Bay Packers have extended the contract of quarterback Aaron Rodgers through the 2023 NFL season. The four-year deal will go into effect in 2020 and is worth $134 million in base salary, with $103 million in guarentees. The deal also makes Rodgers the highest-paid player in the NFL. The total value of the extension could reach $180 million with another $4 million in incentives. Reportedly, Rodgers will receive $67 million before the end of the calendar year and more than $80 million before March 17, 2019. https://twitter.com/FlurrySports/status/1034854039098413056 By inking this extension, the Packers essentially guarantee that…
Mercury, Sparks Defend Home Courts to Advance The WNBA Playoffs tipped off on Tuesday night with two first round single elimination games. The 5th seeded Phoenix Mercury welcomed in the 8th seeded Dallas Wings while the 6th seeded Los Angeles Sparks hosted the 7th seeded and defending champion Minnesota Lynx. Three-Point Shooting Keys Mercury Victory When a team can collectively shoot the lights out as the Phoenix Mercury did Tuesday night, they don’t necessarily need to play much defense to win. The Dallas Wings probably thought they were making out good, shooting 45.6% from the floor in a playoff…