ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 14

Last Week’s Records: Nick: 9-4 | Ryan: 7-6 | Keegan: 6-7 | Dominic: 6-7 | Matt: 6-7 Overall Records: Nick: 36-19 | Ryan: 38-17 | Keegan: 33-22 | Dominic: 34-21 | Matt: 32-23 Jacksonville @ Tennessee Nick: Titans The Jags are so incredibly dead it’s not even funny. Ryan: Titans I will never pick Jacksonville. Never. Keegan: Jaguars This definitely seems like a trap game to me for the Titans. Nationally televised, a chippy and underperforming Jaguars team, and an inconsistent Titans … Continue reading ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 14

Nick AlfanoDecember 9, 2018Leave a comment

Culture, NFL

Brett Favre and Soulja Boy Are Back in Headlines for Being . . . Antisemitic?

Yesterday was the greatest day of my life. The day has come, and the simulation is glitching all at once as we have a headline containing not only Brett Favre and antisemitic comments, but also SOULJA BOY. Yes, Mr. Crank Dat himself has paired up with the King of Unsolicited Dick Pics. I was just browsing through Twitter yesterday, only to come across recent news … Continue reading Brett Favre and Soulja Boy Are Back in Headlines for Being . . . Antisemitic?

Matt ThomasDecember 4, 2018December 4, 2018Leave a comment

NCAAB

Way Too Early All-American Predictions

We are now nearly a month into the NCAA men’s basketball season, and about a month from the beginning of conference play. Many of the early tournaments have been played, and we finally have some some clues as to how this season will play out. While there are some players everyone knew about coming into this season, there are also some unexpected guys who have … Continue reading Way Too Early All-American Predictions

WriterDecember 3, 2018December 3, 2018Leave a comment

Culture

ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 11

Last Week’s Records: Nick: 8-6 | Ryan: 8-6 | Keegan: 7-7 | Dominic: 7-7 | Matt: 6-8 Overall Records: Nick: 27-15 | Ryan: 31-11 | Keegan: 27-15 | Dominic: 28-14 | Matt: 26-16 Green Bay @ Seattle Nick: Seahawks Both of these teams lost in shootouts in L.A. this year. Although the Packers kept their game closer, Seattle is only five days removed from their loss. This is a big time comeback game for a team vying for a Wild … Continue reading ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 11

Nick AlfanoNovember 15, 2018Leave a comment

NFL

Why the Eagles Suck and Why It Doesn’t Matter

Sometimes I wish the Eagles didn’t win the fucking Super Bowl. I don’t mean to sound ungrateful, but as ITB’s marquee Eagles fan, I can tell you that the panic button and I have had an extremely abusive relationship this year. As many Philadelphians and longtime Birds fans can also attest to, the 2018-19 NFL season is unfortunately bringing with it pain that is all … Continue reading Why the Eagles Suck and Why It Doesn’t Matter

Nick AlfanoNovember 14, 2018January 25, 2019Leave a comment

NBA

Markelle Fultz and the Motorcycle Accident

A old rumor has been brought back up by Brandon Robinson on Twitter, claiming that apparently Markelle Fultz suffered a shoulder injury in a motorcycle accident prior to the 2017 NBA Draft. The injury was covered up and never discussed with the public. Fultz had a motorcycle accident a couple of years ago, I’m told by someone in the know. I discussed that and more … Continue reading Markelle Fultz and the Motorcycle Accident

Dominic LarioNovember 14, 2018Leave a comment

NFL

Hue Jackson Has a Job Again

The Cincinnati Bengals have hired Hue Jackson as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. With Marvin Lewis and now Hue Jackson at the helm, the Bengals are the most impressively unimpressive organization in sports. They really are. Since Marvin Lewis was brought on as head coach in 2003, the franchise has won 130 games, and made the playoffs 7 times. These are arguably the most … Continue reading Hue Jackson Has a Job Again

WriterNovember 13, 2018Leave a comment

NCAAB

This Duke Team Could Beat the Phoenix Suns

If you don’t think the Duke Blue Devils could beat the Phoenix Suns this year, you’re just dumb. Forget the ACC, forget the NCAA Tournament–Duke already has those in the bag. Sorry for the rest of the teams competing for a shot to cut down the nets, but this season is already over. I know what I said in my College Basketball Preview. Hand up, … Continue reading This Duke Team Could Beat the Phoenix Suns

WriterNovember 12, 2018Leave a comment

NCAAF

Zach Smith’s Twitter Tirade Targeting Tom Herman

In a football weekend full of surprises, none came further out of left field than the Twitter ramblings of @CoachZachSmith: How do @CoachTomHerman and @belletjh feelin after their horrendously underperforming season? Better question – How does she feel about her husband being the biggest shitbag in America!! Doesn’t want to ruin her own life? Just like she told my ex.. I’m done being quiet MICHELLE … Continue reading Zach Smith’s Twitter Tirade Targeting Tom Herman

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NBA

As a Boston Fan, Jimmy Butler in Philly Terrifies and Excites Me

I want to take a second to thank my roommate Brian for informing me of this trade, and Absolut Vodka for giving me the courage to write this piece. Now, my thoughts: Well, fuck. I know I might be overreacting, but what a move for Philly. I have a different point of view of Philly sports than most Boston fans, as I kind of respect … Continue reading As a Boston Fan, Jimmy Butler in Philly Terrifies and Excites Me

Matt ThomasNovember 10, 2018November 11, 20181 Comment

NBA

John Wall is the Annoying Girlfriend in Washington’s Toxic Relationship

As many of us have experienced in our lifetimes, love and relationships can go from great to bad very quickly. One minute you are daydreaming during class about your future children, your golden retriever, and your white Range Rover and the next, you are blocking them on all social media and making a “Fuck You” playlist on Spotify. There are clear and distinct ups and … Continue reading John Wall is the Annoying Girlfriend in Washington’s Toxic Relationship

Keegan StrasserNovember 9, 2018Leave a comment

Culture

Vince Staples – FM! Track-By-Track Review

Vince Staples’ third studio album hit wavelengths last Friday, vying for the top spot amid a myriad of other rap releases; most notably, Metro Boomin’s Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Takeoff’s The Last Rocket, and Action Bronson’s White Bronco, among others. The Long Beach native not only eclipsed Friday’s competing releases, but also notched his 22-minute project atop a short list of the late 2010s’ best hip-hop concept albums. FM! is an auditory … Continue reading Vince Staples – FM! Track-By-Track Review

Nick AlfanoNovember 9, 2018January 4, 2019Leave a comment

MLB

MLB Awards Picks

Now that the Fall Classic is over and baseball is unfortunately gone from my life until April, it is time for me to reflect on the season, and pick my award winners before watching Orioles highlights from the ’60s and ‘70s. I also want to clarify that I am purely picking based off of what I know and what I saw this season, and not … Continue reading MLB Awards Picks

WriterNovember 8, 2018November 8, 2018Leave a comment

NFL

ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 10

Last Week’s Records: Nick: 9-5 | Ryan: 11-3 | Keegan: 10-4 | Dominic: 12-2 | Matt: 12-2 Overall Records: Nick: 19-9 | Ryan: 23-5 | Keegan: 20-8 | Dominic: 21-7 | Matt: 20-8 Carolina @ Pittsburgh Nick: Steelers Carolina’s only road win this year came against an Eagles defense that looked like they were uninterested in winning the football game. The Panthers are undoubtedly good, but not win-their-fourth-game-in-a-row-that-also-happens-to-be-away-and-against-Pittsburgh good. Ryan: Steelers I like Pittsburgh at home in this matchup. Carolina is undefeated at … Continue reading ITB Staff Picks: NFL Week 10

Nick AlfanoNovember 8, 2018November 9, 20181 Comment