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Jags’ Rookie Leonard Fournette Ready for the Big Time

June 14, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

Playing at one of the most storied institutions in college football, Leonard Fournette was oft compared to some of the biggest names to come out of LSU. Fans who’d been watching the Tigers for over fifty years called him the best back in school history. The 6’1″, 232-pound back played three seasons for Louisiana State […]

NFL Rookies with Big Potential

May 15, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL News

The 2017 NFL Draft was a selection marathon for the upcoming NFL season. The mini-camps will display the newest and youngest talent from college to step up to the next level. There is a lot of potential that will develop quickly or overrated potential that makes the draft a gamble on human nature from a […]

NFL Draft Betting a First Time Winner

May 11, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting

NFL draft betting was a new experiment by the Vegas books and was well received by bettors. The betting handle on the NFL draft proposition bets was off to a good start as book operators were pleased with the high level of interest by the public. NFL draft betting was declared a first time winner […]

The Issue with Joe Mixon: The NFL’s Sordid History of Domestic Violence

May 2, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

In February 2014, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was arrested and charged with assault after surveillance footage caught him knocking his wife out then dragging her unconscious body from the elevator. On March 27, 2014, a grand jury indicted Rice on third-degree aggravated assault, with a possible jail sentence of three to five years […]

A Look at the NFL Draft’s Top Ten Picks

April 28, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is in the books. And some big moves took place in the top ten. Fortunately, we here at SAS have got your draft grade needs covered. So without further ado, let’s just jump in to pros and cons of the top ten draft picks, beginning with last year’s Biggest […]

Projecting the Top Five NFL Draft Picks

April 22, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

As Radio City Music Hall prepares to welcome a new class of NFL players in the upcoming NFL Draft, it’s time for us to critically examine some of the class’s top prospects. With the verdict all but decided on Myles Garrett going to the Cleveland Browns, let us turn an eye to the next four […]

Are NFL Draft Props Worth a Wager

April 15, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting

With the NFL draft selection scheduled to start April 27, the Nevada Gaming Board has approved a betting format on the NFL draft process. For many fans waiting to see how their teams pick players, a lot of second guessing and speculation is part of the secret drama surrounding the event. To make things even […]

Who is Myles Garrett: An NFL Draft Profile

March 31, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News

What would Myles Garrett say about Myles Garrett? “Game changer. Great player. You have to be aware of him at all times cause he could turn the flow of momentum. I could strike once, twice or how many times is needed. I’m a playmaker.” He’d also say he’s definitely into dinosaurs, which is apt for a player […]

NFL Teams Keeping Active in the Off Season

March 4, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL News

The NFL is a year round business with more changing news information than most other sports. Even in the off-season, NFL teams continue to evolve and plan ahead for the future. The NFL revolving door syndrome has more types of decisions happening in the off-season than in season. Each team is looking for an advantage […]