Notes from Lombardi

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By Ray Gustini – December 26, 2008 – 2 comments

About my only respite came from sneaking off and covertly working out at the Florida Atlantic athletic facility, a shimmering, beautiful jewel that would have been just about perfect, save for one tiny problem—there are apparently no students at Florida Atlantic University.

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By Ray Gustini – December 24, 2008 – One comment

Speaking of childhood wonderment and joy, you know what I always enjoyed as a kid? The JV weatherman on Christmas Eve giving updates on the location of Santa’s sleigh.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 23, 2008 – 9 comments

I know that weather and wind were huge factors in the game between the Jets and the Seahawks, and field position in these types of games is always critical. However, I’m not sure why Eric Mangini did not kick the field goal after his kicker had already demonstrated to the entire world that he could make it.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 23, 2008 – 10 comments

One thing you have to admire about the Bears is their resiliency and determination. They are not an easy team to watch on offense, and gaining 10 yards sometimes is an adventure, but they keep playing.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 22, 2008 – 17 comments

With his team left for dead and everyone calling for his head, Turner has been able to put together a three-game win streak — and with some help from the Broncos, he can put San Diego in the playoffs. The Chargers have seemed to find their grove and might be playing their best football of the season.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 22, 2008 – 20 comments

You knew this would happen. The Ed Hochuli call in Denver that gave the Broncos the first Chargers game is coming back to haunt the league and Big Ed.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 19, 2008 – 4 comments

The Baltimore Ravens are the only current NFL team that the Dallas Cowboys have never defeated, and the Cowboys have not come close in two tries.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 19, 2008 – 15 comments

I know the Broncos have a very big game with the Bills this week and are not looking ahead, but as I mentioned three weeks ago, the Nos. 4/5 matchup of the Broncos and the Colts is a very real possibility now. Moreover, do you think Peyton will throw an incompletion in that game?

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By Michael Lombardi – December 18, 2008 – 8 comments

For our Thursday Draft analysis, let’s focus on the Jacksonville Jaguars. When the Jags were formed in 1995, they hired Tom Coughlin as head coach and general manager. He laid the foundation for the organization.

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By Michael Lombardi – December 18, 2008 – 11 comments

It is human nature to feel that the benching of Donovan McNabb a few weeks ago is the reason for the turnaround. But in reality, it had nothing to do with it. In large part, the Eagles are a different team since the benching because of the return of a healthy Brian Westbrook to the lineup.

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