Rocco Leonardo
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Washington Redskins vs Philadelphia Eagles - Fantasy Starters
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 10/3/2010
- Week Four NFL News
Sunday in Philadelphia, the weekend's most anticipated game has to be the Donovan McNabb's return to Lincoln Financial Field to take on Micheal Vick and the Eagles.
Every one knows Vick signed with the Eagles last year only after McNabb lobbied for him and now McNabb is out, Kevin Kolb is a back-up and Mike Vick in the man in Philly.
For fantasy owners, Vick is on top of the world right now. He had a monster game last week and will face a Washington Redskins defense that...
Every one knows Vick signed with the Eagles last year only after McNabb lobbied for him and now McNabb is out, Kevin Kolb is a back-up and Mike Vick in the man in Philly.
For fantasy owners, Vick is on top of the world right now. He had a monster game last week and will face a Washington Redskins defense that...
Monday Night Football - Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 09/27/2010
- Week Three NFL News
In one of the oldest rivalries in pro football, the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers get set to face-off in primetime at Soldier Field. Monday night's showdown between unbeatens should prove to be a good one as both the Bears and the Packers come in at 2-0.
Monday's fantasy outlook appears to be pretty strong for owners with players playing on Monday Night Football.
For the home team, the Bears' running back Matt Forte has been a serious fantasy scorer in the teams' first two games. While Forte has not done much for Chicago's ground game, he has been a beast in the...
Monday's fantasy outlook appears to be pretty strong for owners with players playing on Monday Night Football.
For the home team, the Bears' running back Matt Forte has been a serious fantasy scorer in the teams' first two games. While Forte has not done much for Chicago's ground game, he has been a beast in the...
Free NFL Football Picks - Colts And Saints In Super Bowl XLIV
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 02/7/2010
- NFL Football Playoffs News
Super Bowl week in the NFL is always full of sub-plots and this year in Miami is no different.
Will Peyton Manning take home another Lombardi Trophy on the same field as he did a few short years ago? Could Drew Brees bring home the Saints first Super Bowl Championship to a Post-Katrina city of New Orleans? Where does Archie's loyalties truly lie, with family or the organization for which he is an icon, or a little bit of both?
All those things may be great stories, however once the pre-game firework's smoke has cleared and the ball is...
Will Peyton Manning take home another Lombardi Trophy on the same field as he did a few short years ago? Could Drew Brees bring home the Saints first Super Bowl Championship to a Post-Katrina city of New Orleans? Where does Archie's loyalties truly lie, with family or the organization for which he is an icon, or a little bit of both?
All those things may be great stories, however once the pre-game firework's smoke has cleared and the ball is...
Jets Fine Ryan But Nothing From League
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 02/3/2010
- NFL Football News
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan was fined $50,000 by the team Tuesday for making an obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event last weekend.
The team's decision came after a smiling Ryan was caught on a cell phone camera flipping his middle finger at a fan during the competition in South Florida on Saturday night. The image of Ryan quickly spread across the Internet and made its way onto the back pages of New York tabloids.
Ryan issued a statement and apologized the next day. He called...
The team's decision came after a smiling Ryan was caught on a cell phone camera flipping his middle finger at a fan during the competition in South Florida on Saturday night. The image of Ryan quickly spread across the Internet and made its way onto the back pages of New York tabloids.
Ryan issued a statement and apologized the next day. He called...
New York Jets Mark Sanchez To Have Knee Surgery
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/28/2010
- NFL Football News
The New York Jets and quarterback Mark Sanchez are considering surgery this offseason to stabilize the patella ligament in his left knee.
According to reports Sanchez does not need any procedures on his right knee, the knee that cause him to miss a game in the middle of the season, rather to repair damage suffered when he was in college on the other knee.
Sanchez dislocated the kneecap during the first week of fall practice before his junior season at Southern California. He has worn...
According to reports Sanchez does not need any procedures on his right knee, the knee that cause him to miss a game in the middle of the season, rather to repair damage suffered when he was in college on the other knee.
Sanchez dislocated the kneecap during the first week of fall practice before his junior season at Southern California. He has worn...
Is Record Payout Enough For Non-BCS Conferences
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/26/2010
- College Bowl Game News
Every season in college football the debate about the current BCS system vs. some kind of playoff gets more and more heated. This past year was no different. Even President Barack Obama himself thinks their should be a playoff system in place to decide a national champion.
Like everything else in this country, it is not necessarily about what's right or wrong, it's about the dollars it generates.
Last month, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce intervened citing revenue discrepancies as a reason for legislation that would ban the promotion of a postseason NCAA Division...
Like everything else in this country, it is not necessarily about what's right or wrong, it's about the dollars it generates.
Last month, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce intervened citing revenue discrepancies as a reason for legislation that would ban the promotion of a postseason NCAA Division...
Oakland Raiders Get Permission To Interview Ravens Assistant
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/20/2010
- NFL Football News
The Oakland Raiders have asked for and gotten the OK to interview Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson for an unspecified position.
According to league sources, Jackson has aspired to become a head coach. However, the Raiders may or may not be looking for a replacement for current head man Tom Cable.
Oakland has also been looking for someone to work with the development of their former No. 1 overall pick; quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
This entire situation is...
According to league sources, Jackson has aspired to become a head coach. However, the Raiders may or may not be looking for a replacement for current head man Tom Cable.
Oakland has also been looking for someone to work with the development of their former No. 1 overall pick; quarterback JaMarcus Russell.
This entire situation is...
Tennessee Still Scrambling As David Cutcliffe Says No To Vols Job
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/15/2010
- College Football News
The Volunteers are still feverishly looking for a man to run their football program on Friday as Duke coach David Cutcliffe withdrew his name from consideration for the Tennessee head coaching job.
Cutcliffe is a former offensive coordinator with the Vols. He had talks with Tennessee on Thursday to potentially replace Lane Kiffin after Kiffin left the program on Tuesday to become USC coach.
"You follow your heart in big decisions," said Cutcliffe. "I have a lot of ties and a lot of people that I'm very close to, and a lot of respect...
Cutcliffe is a former offensive coordinator with the Vols. He had talks with Tennessee on Thursday to potentially replace Lane Kiffin after Kiffin left the program on Tuesday to become USC coach.
"You follow your heart in big decisions," said Cutcliffe. "I have a lot of ties and a lot of people that I'm very close to, and a lot of respect...
Brian Schottenheimer Content With Staying In New York
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/13/2010
- NFL Football Playoffs News
According to NFL sources, the New York Jets have given the Buffalo Bills permission to talk to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer in regards to their head coaching position.
However, Schottenheimer has apparently has declined the chance to interview for the Buffalo head coaching job this week or after the season.
Throughout the season, Schottenheimer has remarked repeatedly how much he enjoys working with Jets head coach Rex Ryan and rookie quarterback...
However, Schottenheimer has apparently has declined the chance to interview for the Buffalo head coaching job this week or after the season.
Throughout the season, Schottenheimer has remarked repeatedly how much he enjoys working with Jets head coach Rex Ryan and rookie quarterback...
Jim Leavitt Wants Job At USF Back And Hires Lawyer
- By Rocco Leonardo
- Published 01/11/2010
- College Football News
Former South Florida head football coach Jim Leavitt wants his job with the Bulls back as he insists his dismissal for allegedly striking one of his players and then lying about the incident was unwarranted.
Leavitt was fired last week after an investigation by university officials found that he grabbed one his athletes by the throat, slapped the player in the face and then lied about what occurred at intermission of the Bulls game against the Louisville Cardinals on November 21st.
"The allegations were misreported," said Leavitt. "I want to coach this football team, this is the...
Leavitt was fired last week after an investigation by university officials found that he grabbed one his athletes by the throat, slapped the player in the face and then lied about what occurred at intermission of the Bulls game against the Louisville Cardinals on November 21st.
"The allegations were misreported," said Leavitt. "I want to coach this football team, this is the...


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