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Articles tagged "Ballard"

Trent Richardson Outclassed by Alfred Morris and Doug Martin: Will It Last?

Cold, Hard Football Facts for May 24, 2013

Trent Richardson had the sixth-worst rushing average by a rookie in NFL history. Should Browns fans be worried? Scott Kacsmar breaks down rookie rushing success in regards to the long-term outlook.

NFL Blacksmithing: How Super Bowl Winners Craft Their Receiving Weapons

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 29, 2013

What kind of receiving corps wins a Super Bowl? Is it better to have veterans or a mix of young players? Homegrown talent or free agents? Scott Kacsmar examines all 47 Super Bowl champs and, among other things, finds that dominant WRs are often a deterrent to team success.

Gutless NFL Coaches Fail Badly In Four-Minute Offense

Cold, Hard Football Facts for March 9, 2013

NFL coaches fold badly in four-minute situations, say Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar. Given a chance to put teams away with one well-executed drive, they stubbornly refuse to pass the football, opening the door for a late rally by opponents.

Captain Comeback: Seattle’s Russell Wilson Last Rookie QB Standing

Cold, Hard Football Facts for January 7, 2013

Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar recaps an unusual Wild Card weekend that left Seattle’s Russell Wilson as the last standing rookie QB. But the biggest stories were more about who was unable to participate.

NFL’s New Overtime System Requires New Strategies For Coaches And Teams

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 28, 2012

With 22 overtime games (3rd most ever) in 2012, Scott Kacsmar looks at the new system and finds the kickoff rule change is just as big of a factor. New rules will require new coaching strategies.

Captain Comeback Week 16: Steelers’ Meltdown Complete

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 24, 2012

Looking for a comeback win for Christmas? Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar only has seven tales of failure, including a fatal blow to the Steelers. Dallas comes up short, and Andrew Luck sets more records.

Captain Comeback Week 15: 49ers and Patriots Play NFL’s Game of the Year

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 18, 2012

Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar breaks down the historical context of New England’s 28-point comeback attempt against the 49ers. Also: clutch Cowboys, Colts out of Luck, and Dom Capers is Jay Cutler’s daddy.

Captain Comeback: 2012 NFL Rookie QBs Make More History

Cold, Hard Football Facts for December 11, 2012

Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar looks at the four rookie quarterbacks who combined for three comeback wins this week, while Tony Romo sets a Dallas record, and the Packers close out Detroit again.

Captain Comeback Week 9: New York Giants Shell-Shocked by Pittsburgh Steelers

Cold, Hard Football Facts for November 6, 2012

Captain Comeback Scott Kacsmar has a midseason review for all 32 offenses in the clutch. The Steelers shock the Giants, Andrew Luck's historic day, and milestones for Peyton Manning and Matt Ryan ring in the Week 9 edition.

Week 9 In Review: Simple Trends Prove Fruitful Bets

Cold, Hard Football Facts for November 5, 2012

We provided some big-picture advice before Week 9 action on Sunday, simplifying what is largely seen as a complex endeavor. One of those largely simple facts is that great teams are great bets. Bad teams are not.