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In a continuous effort to bring fresh sports opinion articles and ideas to the 'chair, Manny Stiles presents Sports Augury. Of all the Sports Augury readings this version was performed with the most haste and least defiled setting – I apologize, but life has its devious clenches on my ‘free. . . more

Oh hey, look at that, both number one seeds managed to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl.  Sounds like this would be a normal occurrence, but it's not really at all.  In fact, this is the first time it has happened since 1993. The league's top two quarterbacks, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning,. . . more

On Sunday, Mark Sanchez may not have become the first rookie quarterback to lead a team to the Super Bowl, but he can take solace in the fact that his loss will lead to some good. Prepared for every scenario, the NFL prints t-shirts, hats, and other apparel to celebrate playoff berths, postseason. . . more

Week two of the playoffs have had its fair share of memorable moments since the inception of seeding in 1975. From the "tuck rule" to 4th and 26, even to the end of the RCA dome in the 2008 divisional playoff round. But as we move forward to the 2010 divisional playoff round, the stories shifted. . . more

We see this happen every year. A team--usually a sixth seed who just barely squeezes in to the postseason--turns up the heat and slices through their opponents unexpectedly. Last year, it was the Cardinals, who reached the Super Bowl after putting up 30+ in all three of their playoff games against. . . more

Pete Carroll Leaves L.A. to the NFL USC is in shambles. The PAC10 has caught up and in some respects surpassed the mighty Trojans. I don't believe Pete Carroll is leaving USC because of the inevitable investigations, reports, findings and sanctions - although it's not exactly a reason for him to. . . more