Rant Sports.com: Was It A Mistake For The Minnesota Twins To Bring Back Ron Gardenhire?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the decision by the Minnesota Twins to bring back manager Ron Gardenhire.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/30/minnesota-twins-was-it-a-mistake-to-bring-back-ron-gardenhire/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Basketball Profile-Minnesota Timberwolves F Kevin Love

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at the fantasy impact of Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love for the coming season.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/30/2013-fantasy-basketball-profile-kevin-love/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football-Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

The Week 5 edition of my fantasy football "Waiver Wire Pickups", featured at Rant Sports.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/30/fantasy-football-week-5-waiver-wire-pickups-3/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Basketball Profile: Chicago Bulls G Derrick Rose

My latest post at Rant Sports, attempting to set fantasy basketball expectations for Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose as he returns from the knee injury that kept him out all of last season.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/28/2013-fantasy-basketball-profile-derrick-rose/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Week 4-Start Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as a starting option for fantasy football owners in Week 4.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/27/fantasy-football-week-4-start-ben-roethlisberger/

Rant Sports.com: NFL Week 4 By The Numbers-Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

My latest post at Rant Sports, the Week 4 (and second) edition of my Minnesota Vikings-oriented "By The Numbers", focusded on their Week 4 game in London against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/27/nfl-week-4-by-the-numbers-minnesota-vikings-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire-Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon

One of my posts from Wednesday at Rant Sports, looking at Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Mike Glennon as a possible waiver wire addition for fantasy football owners now that he is the starter.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/25/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-mike-glennon/

Rant Sports.com: Week 4 Fantasy Football Dark Horse Sleeper-Dallas Cowboys WR Terrance Williams

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking the potential for Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Terrance Williams has to make an impact for fantasy football owners in Week 4.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/26/fantasy-football-week-4-dark-horse-sleeper-terrance-williams/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Basketball Profile: Indiana Pacers F Danny Granger

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at the fantasy value of Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger for the upcoming season.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/25/2013-fantasy-basketball-profile-danny-granger/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire-Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles as a waiver wire option in fantasy football leagues.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/24/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-ryan-broyles/

Rant Sports.com: MLB-Is Roy Halladay's Career Over?

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at the possibility Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay will call it a career after leaving his start Monday night in the first inning.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/24/mlb-could-roy-halladays-career-be-over/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-How Soon Will Matt Cassel Play?

My latest post at Rant Sports, attempting to predict when the Minnesota Vikings will turn to Matt Cassel as their quarterback.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/24/minnesota-vikings-rumors-when-will-matt-cassel-play/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football-Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

The Week 4 edition of my fantasy football "Waiver Wire Pickups, at Rant Sports.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/23/fantasy-football-week-4-waiver-wire-pickups/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Baseball Profile-St. Louis Cardinals 1B Matt Adams

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams as a fantasy baseball sleeper for 2014.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/22/fantasy-baseball-keeper-profile-matt-adams/

Rant Sports.com: Is Andy Pettitte A Sure-Fire Hall of Famer?

My latest post at Rant Sports, examing the Hall of Fame candidacy of New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte with his announcement on Friday that he will retire after the season.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/21/andy-pettitte-announces-his-retirement-but-is-he-a-lock-for-the-hall-of-fame/

Rant Sports.com: NFL Week 3 By The Numbers-Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at some numbers I feel are critical for Sunday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/20/nfl-week-3-by-the-numbers-minnesota-vikings-vs-cleveland-browns/

Rant Sports.com: Week 3 Fantasy Football Dark Horse Sleeper-Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer as a fantasy football dark horse for Week 3.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/20/fantasy-football-week-3-dark-horse-sleeper-brian-hoyer/

Rant Sports.com: NFL Week 3 Preview-Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns

My latest post at Rant Sports, previewing Sunday's game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/19/week-3-nfl-preview-minnesota-vikings-vs-cleveland-browns/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Twins Rumors-Is Ubaldo Jimenez A Possible Free Agent Option?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez as a possible free agent option for the Minnesota Twins.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/19/minnesota-twins-rumors-is-ubaldo-jimenez-a-possible-free-agent-target/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Impact-The Indianapolis Colts Acquire RB Trent Richardson

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the fantasy football impact of Wednesday's trade that sent running back Trent Richardson from the Cleveland Browns to the Indianapolis Colts.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/18/fantasy-football-impact-trent-richardson-traded-to-the-indianapolis-colts/

Rant Sports.com: Week 3 Fantasy Football Dark Horse-Cincinnati Bengals TE Tyler Eifert

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the chances Cincinnati Bengals rookie tight end Tyler Eifert will emerge as a force for fantasy football owners in Week 3.


Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/18/fantasy-football-week-3-dark-horse-sleeper-tyler-eifert/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-Should LB Desmond Bishop Play More?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at if it's time for linebacker Desmond Bishop to play more for the Minnesota Vikings.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/17/minnesota-vikings-is-it-time-for-desmond-bishop-to-play-more/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football-Is It Time To Bench Tom Brady?

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as potential bench material in fantasy football leagues.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/17/fantasy-football-is-it-time-to-bench-tom-brady/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings Rumors-Should Josh Freeman Be A Trade Target?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman as a trade target for the Minnesota Vikings.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/16/minnesota-vikings-rumors-could-they-trade-for-josh-freeman/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football-Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 3

The Week 3 edition of my fantasy football "Waiver Wire Pickups", featured at Rant Sports.

Link:  http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/16/fantasy-football-week-3-waiver-wire-pickups/

Rant Sports.com: Is Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton A Hall of Famer?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton's Hall of Fame candidacy with reports he will retire after the season.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/15/is-todd-helton-a-hall-of-famer/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-Can Jerome Simpson Prove Himself Worthy Of A Long-Term Contract?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson's chances to put together a good season in 2013 and earn a multi-year contract.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/14/minnesota-vikings-can-jerome-simpson-prove-himself-worthy-of-a-long-term-contract/

Rant Sports.com: 2013 Week 2 Fantasy Football Darkhorse-Arizona Cardinals WR Michael Floyd

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd as a potential fantasy football darkhorse for Week 2.


Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/13/week-2-fantasy-football-darkhorse-arizona-cardinals-wr-michael-floyd/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Darkhorse-Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Mike Glennon

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie quarterback Mike Glennon as a fantasy football darkhorse if Josh Freeman continues to struggle.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/13/2013-fantasy-football-darkhorse-tampa-bay-buccaneers-qb-mike-glennon/

Rant Sports.com: NFL Week 2-Five Washington Redskins Who Will Shine vs. Green Bay

My latest slideshow at Rant Sports, looking at five Washington Redskins I think will stand out in Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/12/washington-redskins-five-players-who-will-shine-in-week-2/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-Is It Time For Toby Gerhart To See Action At Fullback?

My latest post at Rant Sports, opining that Toby Gerhart should see the field more for the Minnesota Vikings, even possibly at fullback.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/11/minnesota-vikings-rumors-is-it-time-for-a-new-fullback/

Rant Sports.com: Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh Fined $100,000, But Will Appeal

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the $100,000 fine levied on Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Tuesday and his reported intent to appeal the penalty.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/11/ndamukong-suh-fined-100000-for-illegal-block-but-plans-to-appeal/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Radar-Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson as a potential addition in fantasy football leagues.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/10/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-nate-burleson/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-Should WR Cordarrelle Patterson See More Snaps?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the chances the Minnesota Vikings make an effort to get rookie wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson on the field more after he played just five offensive snaps in Week 1.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/10/minnesota-vikings-should-cordarrelle-patterson-see-a-bigger-role/

Rant Sports.com: 2013 Fantasy Football-Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

The first edition of my fantasy football "Waiver Wire Pickups" for 2013, featured at Rant Sports.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/09/fantasy-football-week-2-waiver-wire-pickups/#slide_1

Rant Sports.com: St. Louis Rams/Arizona Cardinals Week 1 Game Ball-Greg Zuerlein

My latest post at Rant Sports, handing out the game ball to Sunday's game between the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/08/cardinals-vs-rams-game-ball-greg-zuerlein/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Twins-Should Joe Mauer Be Shutdown For The Season?

My latest post at Rant Sports, examining the idea that Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer should be shut down for the rest of the season due to a concussion.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/08/minnesota-twins-should-joe-mauer-be-shut-down-for-the-season/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Baseball-Is Los Angeles Dodgers OF Yasiel Puig A First Round Pick In 2014?

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a look at the fantasy value of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig with an eye toward 2014.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/06/fantasy-baseball-should-yasiel-puig-be-a-first-round-pick-in-2014/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Golden Gophers Game Preview: vs. New Mexico State

My latest post at Rant Sports, previewing the Minnesota Golden Gophers game on Saturday night against New Mexico State.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2013/09/06/college-football-week-2-preview-and-prediction-minnesota-vs-new-mexico-state/

Rant Sports.com: 2013 Fantasy Football-Is Darren Sproles Overrated?

My latest post at Rant Sports, examining the fantasy value of New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles for 2013.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/05/fantasy-football-2013-is-darren-sproles-being-overvalued/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Twins Rumors: Is Danny Espinosa A Potential Offseason Trade Target?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Washington Nationals infielder Danny Espinosa as a possible offseason trade target for the Minnesota Twins.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/mlb/2013/09/05/minnesota-twins-rumors-could-they-trade-for-an-infielder-this-offseason/

Rant Sports.com: Five Minnesota Vikings Who Will Shine In Week 1

My latest slideshow at Rant Sports, looking at five Minnesota Vikings I think will shine in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/04/minnesota-vikings-five-players-who-will-shine-in-week-1/

Rant Sports.com: Why College Football's New Targeting Rule Is A Joke

My latest post at Rant Sports, taking a closer look at college football's new targeting rule.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2013/09/04/college-footballs-targeting-rule-is-a-joke-but-its-no-laughing-matter/

Rant Sports.com: Fantasy Football 2013: Can Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin Rebound?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin as a potential rebound candidate for fantasy football owners this year.

Link:  http://www.rantsports.com/fantasy/2013/09/03/fantasy-football-2013-will-miles-austin-enjoy-a-rebound-season/

Rant Sports.com: Minnesota Vikings-Can Sharrif Floyd Become A Force Right Out Of The Gate?

My latest post at Rant Sports, looking at the possibility Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd will have an opportunity to see more playing time than expected and make an immediate impact.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/09/03/minnesota-vikings-can-sharrif-floyd-be-an-immediate-difference-maker/

Rant Sports.com: Johnny Manziel Continues To Shame College Football

My latest post at Rant Sports,  looking at how Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel continues to shame college football.

Link: http://www.rantsports.com/ncaa-football/2013/09/01/johnny-manziel-continues-to-shame-the-college-football-world/