by Mario Mergola | Sep 28, 2022
In a moment of complete honesty, I will admit that I was nervous about last week. It wasn’t likely that the picks would crumble, but there was the element of ‘too much and still not enough.’ I felt as if there were decent setups everywhere, but only...
by Mario Mergola | Sep 21, 2022
Week 2 is always a gift. We welcome it with open arms and embrace it. But of course, it is only the second of eighteen regular season sets of games. Regrettably, we must move on to the next. I use the term “regrettably” because it is a shame to put an 11-5...
by Mario Mergola | Sep 14, 2022
I know I get excited at the start of every football season, but I always follow it with the comment that it isn’t necessarily the best week of the year. Week 2 is. This is it. This is the opportunity to take advantage of everything that has happened this season....
by Mario Mergola | Sep 6, 2022
I’m happy. I touched upon it in my “Welcome Back” article a few weeks ago, but I truly enjoy the process of digging through football teams and finding hidden gems. In putting the finishing touches on this year’s first picks article, I smiled. I...
by Mario Mergola | Sep 2, 2022
I can never contain my excitement for a new season. It grips me earlier each year, and I have to actively force myself to wait at times. I can wait no longer. These season-long prediction articles have become a staple for me and my preparation for a new year. They are...