Week 2 of the NFL is done, and as we build up to Week 3, let’s review how three QBs under duress performed last week: Josh Allen took my decision to put him on the list personally and balled out. He dropped 38 points on the hapless Las Vegas Raiders, throwing for three touchdowns with […]
QB Under Duress List – Week 2
What a first week of NFL action we had in Week 1! In what was shadowed by Aaron Rodgers’ injury, it was great to have football back. Last week I had Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Dak Prescott on my Duress List. Rodgers, unfortunately, got hurt on his fourth drive, Wilson showed flashes of promise […]
QB’s Under Duress List – Week #1
As we open up the new NFL season, here are the top 3 quarterbacks I believe are under the most pressure as we head into week 1. Dak Prescott When you’re a Cowboy, it’s hard not to be on this list given the wild expectations they have in Dallas. However, Dak is coming off a […]
BUD List: The Brian Under Duress List:
The three people who are under the most pressure to deliver a World Cup title: Neymar Despite being one of the most talented players to ever grace the football pitch, Neymar is still missing a piece from his legacy – an international title. Although Brazil won the Copa America in 2019, Neymar never played a […]
Brian Flores and the NFL: A call for change
It has been quite a busy week in the world of sport. A lot of key moments and headlines from around the globe have made for interesting conversations, articles, interviews, and much more. However, no story is as big as what the next sentence is about to say. The NFL got sued this week and […]
2022 NBA All-Star Picks
Thanks to a much-improved Eastern Conference, injuries in the disappointing Western Conference, and overall parity in the NBA we haven’t seen in years, there’s a crowded field of worthy All-Star caliber players this year. Like any other season though there are only 24 spots. Hairs have to spilt between some of the most impressive athletes […]
A Day at Arsenal (Part 2): Arsenal vs Burnley
Arsenal vs Burnley. Emirates Stadium. 2pm kickoff. If Arsenal wins they go back into fourth position. Burnley has won one game in the league all season. What could go wrong? Well, if the start of the game was anything to go by, a lot could go wrong. Burnley started the brighter and created the first […]
A Day at Arsenal (Part 1): Arsenal vs Manchester City
‘New year new me (but same me though).’ Words uttered by basketball player LaMelo Ball but truly lived by Arsenal Football Club. This year is seen by many as the year that Arsenal take another step towards the elite clubs in English football. To make that step, they have to prove that not only can […]
The Ashes: Post-Mortem on England’s Devastating Loss
It will come as no surprise to many of you to find out that England has again lost the Ashes in Australia. Overnight, Australia bowled England out for 68, to win the test match by an innings and fourteen runs. Australia now leads 3–0 in a five-match series, and if you are a betting man, […]
Edouard Mendy: Explaining The Disrespect
Edouard Mendy, not Benjamin, deserves more respect and football can be racist. Right! I’ve got your attention. Now, let us dissect those two points and see how they are linked. The Ballon D’or awards ceremony happened this past week. As is usual with these awards there was huge controversy regarding the winners and this year […]