Behind the Line

College Football & Basketball in Danger

The coronavirus is having a serious impact on college athletics. Leagues are canceling their fall football seasons...some could be shutdown permanently...and others are electing to play conference only schedules.

However...both college football and basketball have been experiencing declines for several years now. We take a look into the issues facing both sports...and determine whether or not these problems can be solved. 

We also look into the financial impacts of the coronavirus...and determine whether or not we will have college football this fall.

Lakers: Does Loss of Rajon Rondo Ruin NBA Title Hopes?

We're two weeks away from the restart of the NBA season. Since the resumed season has been announced...we've seen a handful of players opt out for a variety of reasons. However...most have been inconsequential...guys who have limited impact.

That changed Sunday night with the news of Rajon Rondo injuring his thumb and potentially being out 6-8 weeks. We explain why it's likely that Rondo is going to miss the entire NBA playoffs. 

Who does Rondo's absence effect most? Does this ruin the Lakers' title chances...and LeBron's final opportunity at an NBA championship?

Giannis: Will He Make Golden State the Favorites to Win the NBA Finals in 2021?

Looking ahead to next season...we outline what it will look like for the Golden State Warriors if Giannis Antetokounmpo joins forces with Steph Curry. We explain who will have to be traded to Milwaukee to get Giannis to the Bay Area.

We look ahead to the 2021 NBA playoffs...and determine if there would be a team in the Western Conference that could challenge the Big-3 of Giannis...Curry...and Klay Thompson. We examine a potential NBA Finals matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors...and explain why this could be the next big rivalry in the NBA for the next several years.

NFL & NBA Commissioners Should be More Like Dana White

Dana White is one of the most controversial figures in the world of sports. However...he has been the only leader in sports to stand up to the political pressures surrounding the COVID pandemic.

Both the NFL and NBA are becoming more politicized...and it's a move that could back fire on them. In this video...we explain why both Roger Goodell and Adam Silver could learn something from Dana White.

Utah Jazz: Will They Be Forced to Choose Between Donovan Mitchell & Rudy Gobert

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have had a contentious relationship throughout their last three years together in Utah. Their feud was ignited back in March when Gobert was careless about the coronavirus...and both he and Mitchell became infected.

Although the tensions seem to have eased...at least publicly...the tension has been brewing for some time now between the Jazz two superstar players. Can the Jazz make it work long-term with their two superstar players not getting along? Are things at a tipping point...will management in Salt Lake City be forced to choose between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell?

Will Patrick Mahomes Deal Effect Dak Prescott & Dallas Cowboys?

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs shocked the sports world Monday afternoon with an unprecedented 10 year contract extension worth $450 million. With the deal finalized...will it have any effect on the situation in Dallas between Dak Prescott and the Cowboys?

We analyze the Mahomes deal...and determine if this will have a positive or negative effect on Dak.

NFL: Top-5 Quarterbacks to Start Franchise with Today

Everyone can agree that the quarterback position is the most important position in professional sports. If an NFL team doesn't have a great quarterback...it's next to impossible to win the Superbowl.

If you were starting an NFL team today...who would you want as your quarterback? We name the top-5 quarterbacks to start a franchise with if you started today.

Cam Newton: Will He Succeed or Fail with Patriots?

Cam Newton signed with the New England Patriots last weekend...and the doubters are coming from all angles making claims that he will end up a failure with the Patriots. Skeptics claim he doesn't fit the Patriots offensive scheme...he won't be able to rely on an aging defense...and that Cam Newton is a poor leader.

Are his doubters right? We take a look at several reasons given by skeptics of why Cam Newton will fail in New England...and determine if they're right or wrong.

Josh Allen: 2020 a Make-or-Break Season?

Josh Allen's first two years in the NFL have been full of ups and downs. We've seen flashes of his potential...overshadowed by some frustrating mistakes. 

Quarterbacks drafted in the first round usually get two to three years to prove themselves as a starter. With Josh Allen entering his third season off back-to-back subpar seasons...is 2020 a make-or-break year for Josh Allen in Buffalo?

Lamar Jackson: Style of Play Sustainable for a Long-Term NFL Career?

There were five quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft...and Lamar Jackson is by far the best of the five...right now. He's won an NFL MVP...two straight appearances in the playoffs...and led the Ravens to the top of the AFC.

However...is his style of play a cause for concern for his long-term career in the NFL? Lamar Jackson runs the ball at the rate of most running backs...whose careers are notoriously short. 

We analyze Lamar Jackson's two seasons in the NFL...and determine if his style of play is sustainable for a long-term NFL career.