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Chuck Pagano Leaves Baltimore for Indianapolis

January 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Pro Football Talk reported earlier on Wednesday that the Indianapolis Colts had tabbed a new head coach to succeed Jim Caldwell. Jim Irsay will have to run through his Twitter comments to find a winner for those Super Bowl tickets he offered. Chuck Pagano, defensive coordinator of the Ravens, moves into the top spot to usher in the new era of Colts football. He served as the team’s secondary coach before ascending to the coordinator role. Pagano’s hiring speaks to the rebuilding process underway in the Super Bowl host town and a shift in identity. The Colts have a number of high-priced... [Read the full story]

The Watercooler

You Lack Discipline! Penalty Review Through Week 12

November 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I wrote earlier about Jack Del Rio’s dismissal by the Jaguars. He led Jacksonville to a 3-8 record before getting the news of massive changes to come. As you’d expect from the former linebacker, the defense led the way for this squad. In fact, Jacksonville ranks fifth in total defense at 18.2 points allowed per game (only San Francisco, Houston, Baltimore and Pittsburgh have fared better). However, as well as the defense has played for the balance of the season, there’s no sugarcoating how terribly the offense has performed. The Jaguars rank dead last in scoring at 12.5 points... [Read the full story]

For My Entertainment

Van Halen’s New Song: Is it a Hit?

January 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Mike Harmon’s Week 10 Fantasy Man-Crush: A Fordham Man

November 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

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