New to the 2012 season, Major League Baseball instituted a Wild Card “play-in” game between the top two teams that did not finish first in their division. The winner of that game advances to play in the Division Series of their respective league. While the American League game went off […]
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Fantasy: Week 6 Start/Sit
START: Matt Schaub (vs. GB) – Schaub faces Green Bay’s dreadful pass defense that allowed rookie Andrew Luck to throw for a career high 362 yards a week ago. With Green Bay’s offense possessing the ability to put up a lot of points as well, this game could turn into […]
Both Texans and Falcons Remain Undefeated
And then were two. Out of 14 teams with winning records, the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons stand at the top of the pack with unblemished 5-0 records. Watt Energizes Houston in Win Despite playing without top offensive talent Santonio Holmes and star cornerback Darrelle Revis, the New York Jets […]
Giants’ Trip to Philly Not Sunny
The regular referees returned to action this week, but they could not save the Giants and Jets from suffering crushing losses. Eagles 19, Giants 17 Lawrence Tynes’ last minute 54-yard field goal attempt fell just short, and the Eagles held on to edge out the Giants on Sunday night. Michael […]
Yankees Enter MLB Postseason as Top Seed
A wild ride that we called the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season came to an end, culminating in a postseason that should provide even more thrills for fans. In the American League, two teams (Oakland Athletics and Baltimore Orioles) qualified for the postseason that haven’t in quite some time. […]
Shalikar Recovers from Injury in Men’s Soccer Loss to Kean
Playing a division rival on home turf is one of the most intense battles a team will face. The desire to protect their house creates the fuel that lights the fire under a team to win at any cost. Ramapo’s men’s soccer team was definitely looking for a victory when […]
Men’s Cross Country Walks Tall in Paul Short Run Victory
One week after earning first place at the Ramapo Invitational, the men’s cross country squad stayed on top by winning the Paul Short Run. The Roadrunners edged out 35 other schools on Friday at the meet hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, P.A. Ramapo averaged a time of 27:11 and […]
Senior Captain Ready for Challenge of Increased NJAC Play
Poise, determination and will are a few attributes that can be used to describe student-athletes at the collegiate level, but leadership is something that separates the elite few from the pack. Senior captain Julia Tuzio has proven her leadership this year and is a driving force behind Ramapo’s women’s volleyball […]
Fantasy: Week 5 Start or Sit
START: Christian Ponder (vs. TENN) – A 111-yard effort against the Lions dampened the buzz around Christian Ponder, but the second-year quarterback deserves a mulligan after struggling against a potent passing defense. Ponder has completed 68.3 percent of his passes without throwing an interception this season, and he gets a […]
NFL Replacement Referees Rob Packers
Week 3 in the National Football League was one for the ages. Nine out of the 16 games, including three overtime games, were decided by one touchdown or less. The replacement referee saga continued this week as well, prompting the NFL to strike a deal with the referees so they […]
