Appetite for Deconstruction

2011 NY Knicks: Carmelo!! Isiah??

This week, the Knicks traded for Carmelo Anthony… a welcome deal for any Knick fan. So why am I not exactly gobbling up Knick stock right now? Two words: Isiah Thomas.

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Super Bowl XLV Recap

As the Lombardi trophy makes its way back to Titletown with a Green Bay victory, Mike provides a recap of the Super Bowl… both the game and the viewing experience.

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NY Giants: Flawless in Seattle

Last time I made the trek to Seattle to see my beloved NY Giants play, they were down 42-3 in the 3rd quarter and I was begging my friend to leave early. This time, when he was fidgeting in his seat with 5 minutes to play in the first half, I knew...

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Under Deconstruction: Icing the Kicker

We see it all the time at both the NFL and college ranks: a coach calls timeout just as a kicker is about to launch a field goal try. A4D breaks it down to examine if this is even an effective strategy.

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Memories: ‘83 Giants Training Camp

Jonesing for football season, Mike flashes back to preseasons past - including encountering an irate Phil Simms circa 1983.

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Douchebag of the Week: Brett Favre

Move over, LeBron. We revive the "DoW" award for my personal sports antichrist, Brett Favre. You may have read that Brett is retiring from football after 98 seasons of dedication and spirited competition in the NFL. If you remember, Favre’s season ended last year when—

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The Most Hated Man in Sports?

I tried not to comment. I really did. But people just won’t let go of this whole LeBron thing. Case in point: Sports Illustrated ran an article this week stating the Miami Heat are now “the team to hate” in sports.

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My Kobe Beef: As Good as Jordan? Hardly.

"Well, looks like the Lakers are gonna win it," someone said to me the other night while we watched the game at a bar. "This one finally puts Kobe in the 'best player' conversation with Jordan." WHAT??

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Point/Counterpoint: The LeBron Debate Rages On…

"We all know who LeBron is despite the hype: A supercharged Scottie Pippen. He’s not Michael or Kobe. He’s more likely to want someone else to make the winning shot and get them in position to do so and defend the other team’s top guy..." WHAT??

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The 2011 Knicks: On Second Thought…

As a follow-up to my recent article about the Knicks’ upcoming plans to rebuild the team, I’d like to thank the fans of Cleveland for giving us Knicks fans hope after all.

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