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Between the Lines: 2018 NFL Draft awards and the way, way too early 2019 draft watch list

Between the Lines: 2018 NFL Draft awards and the way, way too early 2019 draft watch list

Michael Alcaraz April 30, 2018
The NFL draft is a long process — 256 draft picks, then before we can even get done evaluating this past draft, we are already thinking about next year’s draft. Today, I’m going to do both.
Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Between the Lines: The NFL should care about players’ skills over political views

Michael Alcaraz April 23, 2018
So when it comes to decisions made by teams about the players they put out on the field, we’re often led to believe it is a business decision. When the Dallas Cowboys released starting wide receiver Dez Bryant, he admitted the move was a business decision. Danny Amendola and the New England Patriots: business decision.
Between the Lines: Baseball's best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Between the Lines: Baseball’s best are struggling, and some should worry more than others

Michael Alcaraz April 17, 2018
We aren’t even one month into the Major League Baseball season. So while there is plenty of baseball left to be played, the 2018 season is proving that we don’t know as much as we think we do.
Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Between the Lines: The first Red Sox-Yankees series could change the narrative in the AL East

Michael Alcaraz April 9, 2018
Entering the year, the New York Yankees were heavy favorites to win the division, and many questioned the Boston Red Sox after last season’s quick playoff exit. Even though it seems the narrative is shifting in the Red Sox’s favor early on, we have to remember there are 162 games.
Between the Lines: Football traditionalists don’t understand Josh Rosen

Between the Lines: Football traditionalists don’t understand Josh Rosen

Michael Alcaraz April 5, 2018
As the 2018 NFL Draft nears, there is one storyline that continues to show that the NFL is the stubborn old guy in the room who wants to do everything the “old-school way.” That story’s protagonist is Josh Rosen.
Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Between the Lines: Major League Baseball 2018 season predictions

Michael Alcaraz March 26, 2018
As we inch closer to Opening Day, here are my 2018 MLB season predictions.
Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Between the Lines: The Madness in March will continue through the tournament

Michael Alcaraz March 19, 2018
We call it March Madness for a reason. The 64-team tournament that frequently produces upsets, Cinderella stories and teams with an “us against the world” mentality is undoubtedly mad, but that doesn’t mean that it’s good.
Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Between the Lines: The Jimmy Garoppolo effect makes the Niners NFC playoff contenders

Michael Alcaraz March 12, 2018
On Feb. 8, Jimmy Garoppolo signed the largest contract in NFL history — $137.5 million for five years — with the San Francisco 49ers, becoming their quarterback of the future for a franchise with a history of great quarterbacks.
Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Between the Lines: We need women to make our sports better, but men in power keep ruining that

Michael Alcaraz February 26, 2018
The NBA should stand firm and show they will have a no-tolerance policy for such environments throughout their league. The NBA is the most progressive of the major sports, and those who work for it should demonstrate that.
Burn the Boats: Non-conference struggles sinking the East

Burn the Boats: Non-conference struggles sinking the East

Matt Dresens February 20, 2018
Entering the final weekend of Hockey East competition, Boston College is sitting pretty with a two-point advantage over second place Providence College, but inside Hockey East is about the only place BC is comfortable. It’s also why the league only has two teams inside the top 16 of the PairWise ranking.
Between the Lines: Extreme Makeover — Cavs Edition

Between the Lines: Extreme Makeover — Cavs Edition

Michael Alcaraz February 13, 2018

Spring cleaning came early this year in Cleveland as the Cavaliers flipped their roster at the NBA trade deadline. The team, who just last week blew a 21 point lead to the lowly Orlando Magic, and ultimately...

Between the Lines: Feb. 4 will remain a historical day

Between the Lines: Feb. 4 will remain a historical day

Michael Alcaraz February 6, 2018

Feb. 4, 2018, is a day that will be remembered forever. Not only did we find out that Kylie Jenner had given birth, but we also found out Eli Manning is not the only one who can take down Tom Brady...

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