NFL Legend Merlin Olsen Dies at Age 69
March 11, 2010 – Dr. Pancake Merlin Olsen, the legendary Pro Bowl defensive tackle, has passed away at the age of 69. Olsen played his entire 15-year career with the Los Angeles Rams starting in 1962. He was best known as part of the Rams “Fearsome Foursome” defensive line (see video below) along with Deacon Jones, Rosey Grier... [Read more]...
Where’s the Love for Toby…and his Conference?
November 18, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Heading into last week’s matchup with the Trojans, Stanford’s Toby Gerhart was 6th in ESPN’s 2009 Heisman Watch. Gerhart was placed behind Mark Ingram, Tebow, McCoy, C.J. Spiller and Kellen Moore. After torching USC’s defense for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns, ESPN decided to move him up the ladder. ... [Read more]...
Athletes That Could Have Been NFL Players
October 30, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Inspired by The Cage Doctor’s Athletes that Could’ve Been MMA Fighters, the Pigskin Doctor’s offer up an all-star cast of athletes that could’ve been NFL players. I developed an offensive and defensive lineup of players based on prior football experience, size, speed, and all-around athletic ability. OFFENSE: QB: ... [Read more]...
Outkicking Our Coverage: An Interview with the Ben-Gals
October 27, 2009 – Dr. Pancake The finer things in Cincinnati: Skyline Chili, Montgomery Inn, Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chip Ice Cream. The finest: Ben-Gal Cheerleader’s Jennie and Alyson. The beautiful and talented Ben-Gals are both 3 year veterans of the Cincinnati cheerleading squad. Jennie (left) is a graduate of the University... [Read more]...
Dr. P’s Week 7 NFL Picks
October 24, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Dr. P’s picks with Dr. Crackback’s outrageously hilarious commentary. Texans -3 over Niners Apparently Crabtree only plays in Texas, but it won’t be enough to stump the Schuab. Chiefs +5.5 over Chargers The electricity is out in Sandy Eggo, Cassel keeps the winning streak alive in Arrowhead. Rams... [Read more]...
First in Peace, Last in NFC East
October 18, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Something tells me Riggo isn’t the only ex-Redskin who is disappointed with the current state of the franchise, but he’s definitely the first one to display his thoughts on youtube. Maybe you have the right to do this if you’re a Hall of Famer and won a Super Bowl MVP for the Skins, but he definitely crossed... [Read more]...
Dr. P’s Week 6 NFL Picks
October 17, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Texans +5 over Bengals I’ve been trying to think of a nickname for the Bengals all week…got it…the “Cardiac Cats”. I think Cincy wins another close one. Fantasy Alert: Deep sleeper pick: Chris Henry Lions +14 over Packers The inflated spread is due to an injured Megatron, but I think the Lions will still... [Read more]...
Top 25 Picks: Week 7
October 17, 2009 – Dr. Wedge Buster Noon (18) Oklahoma +3.5 over (2) Texas Texas can’t afford to fall asleep as they have against lesser opposition in the early goings. OU has their Heisman QB back and a vaunted defense that has kept them in games despite the injuries to Bradford and Gresham. The Sooners will shake up the BCS picture with... [Read more]...
Dr. P’s Week 5 NFL Picks
October 9, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Ravens –8.5 over Bengals The Bengals are catching Ray Ray at bad time, plus the Ravens are at home. If Flacco continues to play well, Baltimore will win by double digits. Fantasy Alert: Dominating performance by Ravens D Buffalo –6 over Browns It was an interesting week for the Browns including trading away their... [Read more]...
Dr. P’s Week 4 Picks
October 2, 2009 – Dr. Pancake Bears –10 over Lions The Winning steak ends at 1. Bears win big at home. Fantasy Alert: W.D. Forte gets his first touchdown. Bengals –6 over Browns Cinci is one immaculation deflection away from being 3-0, and the Browns will be lucky to get to 3 wins this season. The Bengals’ balanced offense will... [Read more]...
