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One Last job for Collingwood in 2025

One Last job for Collingwood in 2025

• GuyWhoLikesSport

Craig McRae and Scott Pendlebury are sitting in a bar, pondering what was in 2024 and what could be in 2025. Pendlebury’s head is slouched on the bar, apparently watching the TV but his eyes are glazed over. McRae is nursing a Glenfiddich 21 that has been in his glass so long it no longer tastes like whiskey, it’s just brown water. “Perryman gives us bounce.” McRae says as Pendlebury doesn’t acknowledge him. McRae continues to fidget. “Then Membrey gives us a forward. A bit of bounce and a forward should do it don’t you think.” No acknowledgement from Pendlebury…

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Being Chicago Bears Head Coach Would be a Bad Job.

Being Chicago Bears Head Coach Would be a Bad Job.

• GuyWhoLikesSport

The Chicago Bears made waves earlier this week with their hire of offensive wunderkind Ben Johnson as their new head coach. Bears are finalizing a deal to hire Ben Johnson as their head coach. (via @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/3gsGxegg5i— NFL (@NFL) January 20, 2025 On paper, it feels like a home-run. Over his three seasons in charge, the Lions were the third best offense in the league by EPA/play and fifth best in success rate. Over the course of three-year run, Johnson has shown himself to be a Paul Thomas Anderson type of play-caller who can deliver both steak and sizzle. This…

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Possible Super Bowl LIX Matchups Ranked

Possible Super Bowl LIX Matchups Ranked

• GuyWhoLikesSport

And then there were four. Given that, now is the time to rank what matchups we want to see in the Super Bowl. I’m making these rankings based on three criteria: 1. Watchability 2. Narratives 3. Stakes The contentious one there is stakes, obviously, the Super Bowl has stakes for everyone involved… it’s the Super Bowl. But it’s also obviously true that for some teams, they are already solidified in history and there’s simply less riding on it. The stakes can also apply to key players, for instance, Josh Allen’s overall legacy is more in question at this point in…

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The Tragedy of Nick Kyrgios

The Tragedy of Nick Kyrgios

• GuyWhoLikesSport

I started writing this column as Nick Kyrgios meekly lost the second set of his opening round match against someone called Fearnley, a fella that is as compelling as Anne from Arrested Development. I knew there was no chance he’d grit his teeth and force and comeback against Fearnley. He’d be more likely cut off his feet with his racquet than break into another sprint, so I figured I’d get a jump. The end might be close, but the fire is still burning 🔥@NickKyrgios #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/c3KM404b5L— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) January 13, 2025 Initially, I wasn’t going to write about the…

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NFL Playoffs: The Likeihood of Winning it All

NFL Playoffs: The Likeihood of Winning it All

• GuyWhoLikesSport

We’re finally here. It’s playoff time in the NFL, and for 14 teams hope abounds. The idea for this column is simple. I’m tiering the 14 playoff teams by what I think is their likelihood of winning the Super Bowl. Each tier gets a Whiplash quote, because the NFL is the only thing as unforgiving as Terrence Fletcher. “If you want the f**king part, earn it” 1. Ravens  2. Lions  3. Bills  4. Chiefs  Like Neiman, these four teams earned the part. And there’s a hair between them. Earlier this week, I wrote that the NFL’s two conferences are a…

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AFC v NFC: Star v System

AFC v NFC: Star v System

• GuyWhoLikesSport

A lot has been made of how virtually all of the best quarterbacks in the NFL reside in the AFC, and this column is not here to argue with that. The top-5 quarterbacks in the league are Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Justin Herbert in some order. Four of those five, Burrow the exception, are going to make the playoffs. And Burrow is playing so well he’s threatening his cheapskate owner and the decision makers in the front office. "That's why you gotta do everything you can to get those deals done early." – Joe Burrow…

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Usyk v Fury 2: The Preview

Usyk v Fury 2: The Preview

• GuyWhoLikesSport

It’s finally here. It appears to be real. It is spectacular. Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk II, Sunday morning Australian time. Merry Christmas. Even though this one is inexplicably not for the undisputed heavyweight title like the first one was, this one feels like a bigger fight to me. Maybe it’s because the Saudis are shitting all over everyone else’s promotional chops. 😂 Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 promo trailer is a MUST watch!🎥 @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/H2VWEJuuSL— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 1, 2024 Maybe it’s Usyk showing up as Agent 47 from Hitman to the presser. USYK JUST SHOWED…

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Watch Out For The LA Rams

Watch Out For The LA Rams

• GuyWhoLikesSport

Beware the slumbering giant who resides in Los Angeles. When he wakes, there’s no telling what he could do to unsuspecting victims. Over the last month, he has been stirring. But this week, a mere few days ago, I fear he fully woke up and is ready to wreak havoc. No, I’m not talking about Diddy (or Jay-Z. 100 problems now). I’m talking about the Los Angeles Rams, who now have virtually all of their key offensive contributors healthy and ready to give the NFC West a shake after beating the Bills in an instant classic. https://twitter.com/LARams_Fanatic9/status/1865943945324429732 Coming into the…

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The Five Most Likely Teams to Win the Super Bowl

The Five Most Likely Teams to Win the Super Bowl

• Dylan Leach

Bill Belichick always said that the season starts after Thanksgiving. Those stateside have eaten their first helping of turkey (turkey is the most overrated poultry and the worst part of Christmas) for this two-month period so it’s a good time to check in on the pointy end of the NFL. This is not a ranking of who the best teams are right now, but instead it’s a projection. I’ll rank the five teams that I think are most likely to win and point out their possibly fatal flaw. 1. Detroit Lions  The Lions have to be the favourites. They are…

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Minnesota Vikings - Masters of the Rebuild

Minnesota Vikings - Masters of the Rebuild

• GuyWhoLikesSport

You’re not supposed to be good after losing your franchise quarterback to an Achilles injury. You’re really not supposed to be good after you let the same guy walk in free agency, pick a new quarterback with the tenth pick of the first round, then lose the new quarterback in the preseason, forcing you to start the backup. Kirk Cousins –Saw it from another angle too.High concern for Achilles for Cousins.This zoomed in view increases that concern. pic.twitter.com/6Uh3Vu10P2— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) October 29, 2023 You’re especially not supposed to be good when you’re 16th in cash spending after…

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