The Student of the Game

Did I really slack off — or was I just waiting for Favre’s next press release?

Filed under: Articles, 2008 Pre-Season — sotg at 9:45 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2008

I’ve heard it from a few loyal subscribers . . . ‘Why haven’t you written a retirement article for Brett Favre yet?’. Because I could have reasonably predicted Favre’s retirement in the post-season of the past 3 years and I would have been wrong each time.

But this past March was a different story. He actually had a press conference — and he actually cried. Hell, ESPN threw so much coverage on him the week of this press conference, you’d think he died in a plane crash or something. Having viewed all of these bits of evidence, I was inspired to do research on the good and bad of Brett Favre by finding numbers and facts to prove that while he is a Hall of Famer, he’s not in the top 10 all time QBs. (And possibly even evidence that he’s not even the best QB to play for Green Bay compared to Hall of Famer Bart Starr).
(Read on …)

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The roll call grows. . .

Filed under: Announcements — sotg at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Apparently the initial list offered has stirred the masses into requests for more coverage. Here is the NEW list of SoTG teams. My apologies to the Giant fans of the world, I thought I had that on my old list — but rest assure they are there now.

Tampa Bay Bucs
Jacksonville Jags
Miami Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota Vikings
Indianapolis Colts
New York Giants
Cleveland Browns
Seattle Seahawks

If there are any other teams that you want to see — it’s not too late. Just E-mail us at sotg@thestudentofthegame.com

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School is not out forever

Filed under: Announcements — sotg at 3:01 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2008

Months still must pass before the NFL is under way once again, but now is the time to see which teams deserve love from the SoTG and Weasel.

Here’s the list so far.

Tampa Bay Bucs
Jacksonville Jags
Miami Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota Vikings
Indianapolis Colts

If you want your team on board . . . the answer is simple — e-mail us at sotg@thestudentofthegame.com

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SUPER BOWL XLII . . . One of the best ever

Filed under: Podcasts, 2007 Playoffs — sotg at 5:32 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Download Show 76
Show_76_NFC_Playoffs4_2007.mp3
Length:48:34

They say that people prefer to cheer for the underdogs. If that’s true, Weasel and the SoTG lead the celebration along with the analysis as they bring you the last show of the season. Also a few questions about the future of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots as well as the NFL in general.

This Season’s Featured Teams:

Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers
Jacksonville Jags
Tampa Bay Bucs
Miami Dolphins
New York Giants
Indianapolis Colts

Background music courtesy of WIRED Magazine and the Creative Commons:

Thievery Corporation - Dc 3000
DJ Dolores - Oslodum 2004
Dan The Automator - Relaxation Spa Treatment

To download, right click on the “Show 76″ above and Save as… or use a podcatcher like iTunes, Juice, etc.