by Mario Mergola | Sep 4, 2020
For the past few years, I have split the annual season preview and picks into two articles — by NFC and AFC — and nothing changes in that regard, despite the unorthodox season. Where we do find change, however, is in the additional Wild Card team added to...
by Mario Mergola | Sep 4, 2020
For the past few years, I have split the annual season preview and picks into two articles — by NFC and AFC — and nothing changes in that regard, despite the unorthodox season. Where we do find change, however, is in the additional Wild Card team added to...
by Mario Mergola | Feb 6, 2020
I never thought I’d write these words, but I started looking into the XFL, and it turned into a full season prediction column. I can’t promise it will be a regular thing – I don’t like to take unnecessary risk and anything without a history is...
by Mario Mergola | Feb 1, 2020
It’s that time of year, again! You know the one, when the two best teams from each conference meet in what-is-expected-to-be a ‘Super’ game that decides the champion of this current season. And you also know what’s so great about said matchup....
by Mario Mergola | Jan 28, 2020
I write it all the time. I am a football fan first. Above all else, I want to see compelling games. I embrace chaos. I seek drama. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs meeting in Super Bowl LIV provides each and every one of these desires. Want compelling?...
by Mario Mergola | Jan 15, 2020
I’ve always been a big fan of the show, Survivor. My main reason, when asked, is that the drama almost always sorts itself out. The contestants decide the winner between themselves. No outside influence. No phone-in votes. Just, those who survived to this point...