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Conference Championship Recap: Winter Comes for Thee
I absolutely love Conference Championship Sunday; as I have said before, the final round before the championship round is always spectacular. The NBA and the NHL have the Conference Finals, MLB has the League Championship Series, and when it comes to the NFL, it's the Conference Championship, with both games taking place on the last Sunday in January. The stakes are simple: the winner of each Conference Championship will be in the big one, Super Bowl LX.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
Bills Hire Joe Brady: Comfort Over Courage
The Buffalo Bills’ decision to promote Joe Brady to head coach is one of the most polarizing moves of the 2026 NFL coaching carousel — not because Brady is unqualified to coach offense, but because of what this hire says about how the organization evaluated its own failures.
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
Ravens Hire Jesse Minter: Continuity or Leap of Faith?
The Baltimore Ravens made one of the boldest and most intriguing moves in the 2026 NFL coaching carousel by hiring Jesse Minter, a first-time head coach with a purely defensive background. For fans and analysts alike, this hire immediately raises eyebrows. The team just parted ways with John Harbaugh, a Super Bowl-winning coach with an excellent record, citing a lack of recent playoff success as the reason. Meanwhile, the Ravens have handed the reins to someone with zero head coaching experience at any level in the NFL and a résumé entirely limited to the defensive side of the ball.
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
Perth Parables Part 2
Day 4 Today we definitely left the postcode, and headed out to the Northeastern outskirts of Perth. Meandering through the suburbs of Perth it was interesting to observe how subtly different, yet also familiar, some things were here on the other side of the country. From these passing observations and the short time I’ve spent out west, I can see why many people love living out here. As far as sporting facilities go, I would have to say WA punches so far above its weight. I might be easily influenced, because we don’t even have change rooms at our home field, but they have certainly impressed me.
By S. J. Leahy2 months ago in Unbalanced
Perth Parables Part 1
Day 1 After 42 years of cruising the Earth, I finally made it to all of this vast nation's states and territories. Some say they save the best for last, but I think that’s rubbish because everywhere is the best in it’s own unique way. Needless to say, Perth was absolutely amazing and a boat load of fun. Well, unless you’re Lento, and just swim everywhere. There were even reported sightings of him swimming past boats during the rest day trip out to Rotto. As always, it was great to be around the veterans crew once again. So staying true to the everyone’s a winner theme, I will pass on my perspective with a few little recaps.
By S. J. Leahy2 months ago in Unbalanced
Falcons Hire Kevin Stefanski: Stability or Another Reset?
Since Arthur Blank became owner of the Atlanta Falcons, the organization has struggled to find lasting stability on the sideline. In that span, Atlanta has cycled through six head coaches, with Mike Smith and Dan Quinn standing as the only two who produced sustained success. Everyone else has come and gone quickly, often before a roster or philosophy had time to fully take shape.
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
Mike McCarthy and the Steelers: Stability Over Ceiling
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to hire Mike McCarthy is one of the most polarizing moves of the 2026 NFL coaching cycle, not because McCarthy lacks credentials, but because his résumé forces an uncomfortable question: what exactly are the Steelers trying to be?
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
Homestand Part VII: Boy, Our Power Play Sucks!
After two and a half weeks and some wild moments, the Colorado Avalanche's seven-game homestand came to an end on Friday night. Here's how the homestand went as of this point. First off, a blow out win over the Ottawa Senators that saw the Avs score six times in the second period. This was followed by a shutout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The third game of the homestand was an overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs that snapped the Avs' 17-game home winning streak, but the fourth game saw us lose in regulation on our own ice for the first time this season; a 7-3 loss to the Nashville Predators.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
Jeff Hafley and the Dolphins: A Discipline-First Reset
The Miami Dolphins’ decision to hire Jeff Hafley as their head coach is less about immediate results and more about signaling a structural reset. This is a team that has chased “quick fixes” at quarterback for several years, only to find itself perpetually underperforming despite high-end talent on both sides of the ball. Hafley’s hire signals a pivot: a move toward discipline, accountability, and a potential rebuild, rather than an attempt to squeeze another win-now season out of a roster that has plateaued.
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
Sherrone Moore proclaims innocence in court hearing, wants stalking and home invasion charges dropped
Sherrone Moore is facing charges he wants dropped. Home invasion is among them. In this Title IX case, the disgraced University of Michigan head coach got caught up in a web of trouble. His lawyer, Ellen Michaels
By Skyler Saunders2 months ago in Unbalanced
Homestand Part VI: Hitting a Wall
The Colorado Avalanche got back on the winning track with the big win over the Washington Capitals on MLK Day, with that win coming after our first home regulation loss to the Nashville Predators. Regarding this, our sixth game of our seven-game homestand, the team formerly known as Les Nordiques welcomed Les Canards, the Ducks, to Ball Arena. This was the second meeting between the Avs and Ducks, and the last meeting was also in Denver, we still have a trip to SoCal coming in this set.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 months ago in Unbalanced
From Chaos to Contender at the Right Time
The New York Giants’ decision to hire John Harbaugh may not have generated the loudest headlines of the offseason, but it might end up being one of the most consequential moves any franchise made. This is not a gamble on upside or a bet on novelty. It is a calculated investment in stability, culture, and long-term competitiveness—three things the Giants have lacked since their last Super Bowl era.
By Logan M. Snyder2 months ago in Unbalanced
