Month: November 2012

  • Reads Listens Views 11/30/2012

    Reads Listens Views 11/30/2012

    Thanks I have great readers. People who send me holiday cards, books, and YouTube videos because they just enjoy the back-and-forth. While I’m not always able to respond in kind or with as much regularity as I’d like, I still want to thank all of you who frequent this blog, email me, and/or purchase the…

  • Waldman vs. Waldman: A Spousal Throwdown

    Waldman vs. Waldman: A Spousal Throwdown

    My wife and I have watched football together once. It was the last Alabama-Georgia match up. It was when I discovered the depths of her insanity. Our viewing taught me what my wife knows, likes, and dislikes about football: Her dad is a Cowboys fan, but “they’re kind of sucking” right now. The Ravens are…

  • The Hard Life of an NFL Longshot

    The Hard Life of an NFL Longshot

    If you haven’t read Charles Siebert’s feature on his nephew, Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Pat Schiller you need to take 30 minutes to do so. Schiller was an undrafted free agent signed by an NFL team. This is a strong, interactive feature that also features video segments of Schiller talking about his experiences and playing…

  • Futures: FSU CB Xavier Rhodes

    Futures: FSU CB Xavier Rhodes

    Last week I wrote about NC State corner David Amerson, who owns the record for interceptions in a season. I spent much of the piece contrasting Amerson’s style of play with Florida State’s Xavier Rhodes and Alabama’s Dee Milliner, two corners considered to be in the same tier to begin the year. After examining Amerson’s…

  • Reads Listens Views 11/21/12

    Reads Listens Views 11/21/12

    Listens – Some soulful, Thanksgiving blues from a Frenchman who could swing his tail off. Great, great, musician. Press ‘play’ and read on. About ‘Reads Listens Views’ Thanks to folks like my buddy Josh Norris at Rotoworld, Joe Goodberry, and Eric Stoner, I have new readers. If you’re one of them, I hope you enjoy…

  • Flashes: Oregon RB Kenjon Barner

    Flashes: Oregon RB Kenjon Barner

    Study football players long enough and it becomes clear that we all make assumptions about what they can and cannot do. We base these conclusions on what we think we know about a player’s size, speed, and strength. The truth is that we often underestimate the importance of technique, awareness, and fit with a specific…

  • Juron Criner: “Trust Me”

    Juron Criner: “Trust Me”

    Raiders receiver Juron Criner made a play this weekend against the Saints that was typical, if not easier, than what he did at Arizona. I think he could continue to earn time in the starting lineup this year. He has Cris Carter-like hands and body control. Big shoes to fill, but he’s worthy of the…

  • Walk on the Wild Side: The Audible Movie Poster

    Walk on the Wild Side: The Audible Movie Poster

      Recent Audible Episodes November 15th News and Notes – Thursday Night Show 2012 Volume#198a – On The Couch: Week Eleven (#1752) 2012 Volume#197a – IDP Roundtable – Week Eleven (#1751) http://media.blubrry.com/mattwaldmanrsp/subscribers.footballguys.com/podcast/getep.mp3?epid=1928Podcast: Play in new window | Download (28.1MB)Subscribe to Matt Waldman's RSP Cast Email | RSS

  • Futures: NC State CB David Amerson

    Futures: NC State CB David Amerson

    “Sure he was great, but don’t forget Ginger Rogers did everything he did backwards…and in high heels!” – Bob Thaves Cornerbacks don’t wear heels, but there’s a little bit of Ginger Rogers in every good one that has to line up and do the dance with a receiver. Much like Astaire’s underrated partner, there are…

  • Reads Listens Views 11/16/2012

    Reads Listens Views 11/16/2012

    Listens More on La Havas later. Views Part I – Real or Photoshop? I don’t care, it’s cool . . . At Fantasy Throwdown: Annual Thanksgiving Tourney & IDP Tourney!!! To our regulars out there, thanks for playing Fantasy Throwdown, including providing feedback and helping build a great community of fantasy football players.To our mailing list…