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<title><![CDATA[Mike Tanier Monthly RSS]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com</link>
<description><![CDATA[Sports on Earth Writers Monthly RSS]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Forbidden Passion]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/48297354</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 01:04:27 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/48297354</guid>
<description><![CDATA[They live among you. They are your friends and neighbors. They act like law-abiding citizens, but they hide a dark secret: They are scofflaws who purchase, use, and sometimes build illegal items.They play America's Most Dangerous Game: lawn darts.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[They live among you. They are your friends and neighbors. They act like law-abiding citizens, but they hide a dark secret: They are scofflaws who purchase, use, and sometimes build illegal items.They play America's Most Dangerous Game: lawn darts.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Going Out As One of the Greats]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/brian-urlacher-and-historys-greatest-linebackers/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:23 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/brian-urlacher-and-historys-greatest-linebackers/</guid>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There's no sense writing a "will he make the Hall of Fame?" article about the now-retired Brian Urlacher. He's in. The question is where he ranks among the greatest linebackers in history. Let's take a look with some help from advanced statistics.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Indy Soap Opera]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/48192964</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:28:45 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/48192964</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Civil wars, family squabbles and boardroom politics often overshadow IndyCar to such a degree that stories about IndyCar are more likely to focus on front office skullduggery than on Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves' efforts to win a fourth Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Civil wars, family squabbles and boardroom politics often overshadow IndyCar to such a degree that stories about IndyCar are more likely to focus on front office skullduggery than on Dario Franchitti and Helio Castroneves' efforts to win a fourth Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: The Average QB]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47987810</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:07:35 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47987810</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In almost any other profession, Andy Dalton would be thought of as one of the world's best at what he does. In the NFL, he's average. That label is loaded with paradoxes, and where Dalton goes from here could depend on the Bengals around him.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In almost any other profession, Andy Dalton would be thought of as one of the world's best at what he does. In the NFL, he's average. That label is loaded with paradoxes, and where Dalton goes from here could depend on the Bengals around him.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Rob Gronkowski Surgery Roundtable]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rob-gronkowskis-surgery-roundtable-discussion/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:03:48 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rob-gronkowskis-surgery-roundtable-discussion/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's May, so let's go crazy about Rob Gronkowski's surgery.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rob Gronkowski will undergo forearm surgery on Monday, and he may need back surgery after that, putting him in doubt for the start of the season. With that in mind, we assembled the Tailgater Team of Experts to provide comprehensive May injury analysis.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Analyzing the RGIII Wedding Registry]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rgiiis-gift-registry-we-are-all-alike-under-the-oven-mitt/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:35 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rgiiis-gift-registry-we-are-all-alike-under-the-oven-mitt/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Let's break down Robert Griffin's wedding registry.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[You can learn a lot from perusing the Bed Bath &amp; Beyond wedding gift registry of Robert Griffin III and his fianc&amp;#233;e. For example: Hey, I prepare my chicken with the same cutlery that RGIII wants! Really, we are all alike under the oven mitt.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The All-Time Worst Mascot Fails]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47271542</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:01:22 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47271542</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Preakness mascot Kegasus is dead, joining the worst all-time mascot fails. Any giant buckeye or talking orange can be annoying, but the mascots on this list are absolutely misguided: they draw attention away from the event and send the wrong message.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Preakness mascot Kegasus is dead, joining the worst all-time mascot fails. Any giant buckeye or talking orange can be annoying, but the mascots on this list are absolutely misguided: they draw attention away from the event and send the wrong message.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Honeymoon Season in the NFL]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47622722</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:36:13 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47622722</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nothing breeds optimism quite like May in the NFL, where we get our first chance to be impressed by rookies and new coaches in minicamps. From Chicago to Buffalo to Dallas, hope springs eternal and anything seems possible, even if it isn't.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Nothing breeds optimism quite like May in the NFL, where we get our first chance to be impressed by rookies and new coaches in minicamps. From Chicago to Buffalo to Dallas, hope springs eternal and anything seems possible, even if it isn't.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Chasing Fouls]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47409058</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:37:35 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47409058</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For Zack Hample, there's a science to catching baseballs. From switching jerseys during batting practice to his jury-rigged glove, the ball hawk (and his followers) bring a incredible level of devotion to a sideline "sport" often populated by little kids.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[For Zack Hample, there's a science to catching baseballs. From switching jerseys during batting practice to his jury-rigged glove, the ball hawk (and his followers) bring a incredible level of devotion to a sideline "sport" often populated by little kids.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Rick Reilly's Jets Poetry, Analyzed]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rick-reilly-jets-poetry-analysis/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:21:38 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/rick-reilly-jets-poetry-analysis/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Literary advice for Jets poet-wannabe Rick Reilly.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How can a clever, spontaneous, entertaining football story be crafted from the rhymes, stylized language, and subtle imagery of poetry?
There are many possible answers to these questions. Rick Reilly should not try poetry again until he finds some.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Under The Radar]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47375698</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 00:54:18 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/47375698</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Had enough of Tim Tebow? Let's talk about NFL moves that have slipped through the cracks but should actually matter this season, from the Texans' field position to the Rams finding a tight end to the Bears acknowledging their O-line problems.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Had enough of Tim Tebow? Let's talk about NFL moves that have slipped through the cracks but should actually matter this season, from the Texans' field position to the Rams finding a tight end to the Bears acknowledging their O-line problems.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[So Long and Thanks for All the Fish]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 15:27:04 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL is a better place with Chris Kluwe in it.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Vikings cut outspoken punter Chris Kluwe on Monday, and hopefully its not the end of his NFL career. In a league full of hard-to-know caricatures, Kluwe has never been afraid to stand out and show his true personality, which is something we should encourage.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Draft Farewell]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46718240</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:07:52 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46718240</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Year after year, NFL draft analysts make the same mistakes, refusing to learn from what went wrong in past years. At the forefront in 2013 is Geno Smith, who can provide many lessons in scouting and reporting that need to be addressed in the future.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Year after year, NFL draft analysts make the same mistakes, refusing to learn from what went wrong in past years. At the forefront in 2013 is Geno Smith, who can provide many lessons in scouting and reporting that need to be addressed in the future.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Grading The NFL Draft]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46341626</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:19:13 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46341626</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How'd your team do in the NFL draft? Grading drafts less than a week after the fact is always arbitrary and premature, but luckily our former teacher is here to evaluate teams on different terms and hand out report cards that are recognizable to any parent.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[How'd your team do in the NFL draft? Grading drafts less than a week after the fact is always arbitrary and premature, but luckily our former teacher is here to evaluate teams on different terms and hand out report cards that are recognizable to any parent.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Tebow Times Out]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46114482</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:03:54 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46114482</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A fourth-string QB was released. Stop the presses. Cancel vacation plans. Wait, what? Oh, the Jets released Tim Tebow, so full 24/7 coverage is warranted. Tebow, please bless us with one last act of charity, and let this be the last column about you.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A fourth-string QB was released. Stop the presses. Cancel vacation plans. Wait, what? Oh, the Jets released Tim Tebow, so full 24/7 coverage is warranted. Tebow, please bless us with one last act of charity, and let this be the last column about you.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Tipping Picks]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46096114</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:56:51 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/46096114</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher? Geno Smith or E.J. Manuel? No, the biggest NFL draft debate centered around whether reporters should tip picks before they're announced. The answer should be obvious to everyone who wants the draft to be interesting.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher? Geno Smith or E.J. Manuel? No, the biggest NFL draft debate centered around whether reporters should tip picks before they're announced. The answer should be obvious to everyone who wants the draft to be interesting.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Draft Impressions: All 32 Teams]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/draft-impressions-all-32-teams/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:43:23 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/draft-impressions-all-32-teams/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[First impressions of the drafts of all 32 NFL teams.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We'll spend the next eight years analyzing the 2013 NFL draft, so for now we'll star with 32 first impressions to get the conversation started on topics like Tyrann Mathieu, Matt Barkley, and the logic of drafting Ryan Nassib to back up Eli Manning.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ballad of Geno and Te'o]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/the-ballad-of-geno-and-teo/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:54:06 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/the-ballad-of-geno-and-teo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Geno Smith and Manti Te'o headline Day 2 of the draft.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two of the biggest names in the NFL draft had to wait 24 hours to get drafted on Friday. While Manti Te'o can settle into a peaceful situation in San Diego, Geno Smith gets thrown into the fire in the fiasco that is the Jets quarterback situation.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Big Ugly Day]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45827482</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:37:26 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45827482</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eric Fisher, an unknown towering left tackle from Central Michigan, became the first No. 1 pick from the Mid-American Conference, and most of the next 31 picks of the NFL draft were filled out by more hulking linemen on both sides of the ball.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eric Fisher, an unknown towering left tackle from Central Michigan, became the first No. 1 pick from the Mid-American Conference, and most of the next 31 picks of the NFL draft were filled out by more hulking linemen on both sides of the ball.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Draft Live Blog: Day 1]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/live-nfl-draft-blog</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:24:16 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/live-nfl-draft-blog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Live commentary on the first round of the NFL Draft.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A bad day at the NFL draft is better than a good day just about anywhere else. Some experts may call this the worst draft class in a decade, but I call it one of the most interesting, so join us for live commentary throughout Thursday night's first round.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Draft Top Fives]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45667100</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:24:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45667100</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL draft is finally upon us, and there are endless questions to be answered over the next three days, starting with tonight's first round. Who's the best prospect? Who's the best QB? Who has the best name? Our top-five lists cover every angle.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL draft is finally upon us, and there are endless questions to be answered over the next three days, starting with tonight's first round. Who's the best prospect? Who's the best QB? Who has the best name? Our top-five lists cover every angle.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[The Last Word on Manti Te'o]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45565366</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:42:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45565366</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We should be long past the point of caring about the Manti Te'o-Lennay Kekua saga and instead focus on Te'o's on-field credentials. Will we hear his name called in the first round on Thursday night? Let's go to the film room for a final evaluation.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[We should be long past the point of caring about the Manti Te'o-Lennay Kekua saga and instead focus on Te'o's on-field credentials. Will we hear his name called in the first round on Thursday night? Let's go to the film room for a final evaluation.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Revis Rising]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45457290</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:50:01 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45457290</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Darrelle Revis speculation lasted for 2,086 hours, but he's finally off to Tampa Bay, ending a ridiculous saga in which the Jets continued their highly questionable methods of doing business and communicating.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Darrelle Revis speculation lasted for 2,086 hours, but he's finally off to Tampa Bay, ending a ridiculous saga in which the Jets continued their highly questionable methods of doing business and communicating.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[The Definitive Guide to NFL Hugging]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45097556</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:21:31 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45097556</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On-stage hugs at the NFL draft have become so long, strong and intimate that they became a source of awkward comedy. What waits in the wings for Roger Goodell and the newest NFL players this year, kisses or hand jives? The experts weigh in.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[On-stage hugs at the NFL draft have become so long, strong and intimate that they became a source of awkward comedy. What waits in the wings for Roger Goodell and the newest NFL players this year, kisses or hand jives? The experts weigh in.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[A Schedule Like Any Other, Only More So]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/a-schedule-like-any-other-only-more-so/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:27:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/a-schedule-like-any-other-only-more-so/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the new NFL schedule.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL has made an event out of its annual schedule release, and we're here to help give you everything you need to know, from the Ravens' travel woes to a Manning Bowl and much more.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Tailgater Ep. 2: Russ Lande and Aaron Schatz]]></title>
<link>/podcast/tailgater/45150918</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:35:59 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>/podcast/tailgater/45150918</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mike Tanier talks NFL draft with Aaron Schatz and Russ Lande.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Sports on Earth columnist Mike Tanier talks about the New York Jets and Darrelle Revis, then digs into the 2013 NFL Draft with guest Russ Lande, the founder of GM Jr. Scouting, and Football Outsider's Aaron Schatz.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tee Ball Sabermetrics Glossary]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45045154</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:26:47 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/45045154</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Old stats just don't cut it in tee ball anymore. No, we need something better, a system that can properly evaluate the dandelion picking and meandering fielding of little leaguers. Thankfully, the folks at Tee Ball Outsiders are here to help us.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Old stats just don't cut it in tee ball anymore. No, we need something better, a system that can properly evaluate the dandelion picking and meandering fielding of little leaguers. Thankfully, the folks at Tee Ball Outsiders are here to help us.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Draft Deja Vu]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44814944</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:48 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44814944</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Every NFL draft season brings about the same types of articles: busts, steals, controversies. We argue the same things every year. So let's try to find some closure and put an end to many of the most common questions and stop talking about Ryan Leaf.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every NFL draft season brings about the same types of articles: busts, steals, controversies. We argue the same things every year. So let's try to find some closure and put an end to many of the most common questions and stop talking about Ryan Leaf.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Draftathon: Little WRs, Big Games]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/draftathon-little-wrs-big-games/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:32:17 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/draftathon-little-wrs-big-games/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[These little men figure to come up big as pro WRs.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many NFL teams now play a base three-receiver offense, whether they admit it to themselves or not. That makes the slot receiver an important player worthy of a high-round draft investment, and these little men figure to come up big at receiver in the pros.]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[The NFL's Best Drafts of the Decade]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44415916</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:16:57 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44415916</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What makes a great draft? Not necessarily just one Hall of Famer, but several great pieces of a puzzle that help to build a title contender. Nobody may ever match the 1974 Steelers, but we rank the NFL's 10 best drafts of the last decade.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[What makes a great draft? Not necessarily just one Hall of Famer, but several great pieces of a puzzle that help to build a title contender. Nobody may ever match the 1974 Steelers, but we rank the NFL's 10 best drafts of the last decade.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[It's Kickoff Time]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/category/draftathon/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:56:50 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/category/draftathon/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[NFL draft season is in full swing at the Tailgater.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[NFL draft season is in full swing at the Tailgater, where our intrepid reporter will churn out dozens of scouting reports and other draft-related articles and musings for draftniks and casual fans alike.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: The Kolb Delusion]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44196622</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:55:07 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/44196622</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a quarterback of the future isn't exactly easy. So instead, the worst teams in the NFL have gone through an elaborate dance with mediocre QBs -- or worse -- like Carson Palmer, Kevin Kolb and Jason Campbell, changing very little.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding a quarterback of the future isn't exactly easy. So instead, the worst teams in the NFL have gone through an elaborate dance with mediocre QBs -- or worse -- like Carson Palmer, Kevin Kolb and Jason Campbell, changing very little.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Team Hoyt's Enduring Legacy]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43892810</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:13:54 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43892810</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On Monday, a life-sized statue of Dick Hoyt pushing his adult son, Rick, in his wheelchair will be unveiled, creating a permanent symbol Team Hoyt's impact. But as they prepare for their 31st Boston Marathon, it's clear their inspiration will last long into the future.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Monday, a life-sized statue of Dick Hoyt pushing his adult son, Rick, in his wheelchair will be unveiled, creating a permanent symbol Team Hoyt's impact. But as they prepare for their 31st Boston Marathon, it's clear their inspiration will last long into the future.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Consensus NFL Mock Draft]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43778736</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:26:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43778736</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody cheats when creating mock drafts, so we decided to do it openly and find the majority opinion of NFL experts. Who will the Chiefs pick at No. 1? Which QB will get drafted first? Sing along with the chorus and you cannot go wrong.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Everybody cheats when creating mock drafts, so we decided to do it openly and find the majority opinion of NFL experts. Who will the Chiefs pick at No. 1? Which QB will get drafted first? Sing along with the chorus and you cannot go wrong.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Where No Man Has Gone Before]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42790934</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:39:17 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42790934</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Does Outdoor Network show 'King of the Spring make' turkey hunting cool, and can it compete with other sports TV offerings? Sports on Earth is journeying around the upper reaches of the cable sports tier, searching for replacements to the talking heads.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does Outdoor Network show 'King of the Spring make' turkey hunting cool, and can it compete with other sports TV offerings? Sports on Earth is journeying around the upper reaches of the cable sports tier, searching for replacements to the talking heads.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Hundred Trillion Scouting Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43586992</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:45:11 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43586992</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you've read one year's worth of NFL draft scouting reports, you've read them all. So, using French poet Raymond Queneau as inspiration, we've created the most comprehensive scouting report ever: 100,000,000,000,000 reports, all in one place.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you've read one year's worth of NFL draft scouting reports, you've read them all. So, using French poet Raymond Queneau as inspiration, we've created the most comprehensive scouting report ever: 100,000,000,000,000 reports, all in one place.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Wide Receiver Top Fives: Baltimore Ravens]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-baltimore-ravens/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:17:05 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-baltimore-ravens/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ranking the all-time top Ravens wide receivers.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Can anyone top Derrick Mason's overall career contribution to the Ravens? In my ongoing series ranking each franchise's wide receivers, it's Baltimore's turn under the spotlight.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tailgater Podcast Ep. 1: Bobby Hurley]]></title>
<link>/podcast/tailgater/43450424</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:58:58 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>/podcast/tailgater/43450424</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Tailgater podcast with Duke legend Bobby Hurley.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Catching up with Duke legend Bobby Hurley to talk about his new job as head coach of the University at Buffalo men's basketball team, the NCAA tournament and the outlook for his alma mater (including his take on the Blue Devils' guard play).]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Fatigue Factor]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43349460</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:13:45 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43349460</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many teams are running on fumes by the NCAA tournament. What can starters' minutes played tell us about the Sweet 16? Well, the numbers spell good news for Marquette and Wichita State, and trouble for Syracuse and Florida Gulf Coast.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many teams are running on fumes by the NCAA tournament. What can starters' minutes played tell us about the Sweet 16? Well, the numbers spell good news for Marquette and Wichita State, and trouble for Syracuse and Florida Gulf Coast.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: The Enigma]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43244182</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:46:35 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43244182</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When Matt Barkley takes the field for USC's pro day, he will not be alone. Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez and Carson Palmer will be with him. Barkley is his own player, not Mattson Leinbarkchez. But what should we realistically expect from him?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[When Matt Barkley takes the field for USC's pro day, he will not be alone. Matt Leinart, Mark Sanchez and Carson Palmer will be with him. Barkley is his own player, not Mattson Leinbarkchez. But what should we realistically expect from him?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Top Five Steelers Wide Receivers]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-pittsburgh-steelers/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:52:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-pittsburgh-steelers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The five best wide receivers in Steelers history.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The rules for the All Time Wide Receiver Top Five series are simple: Players are ranked for their contribution to the franchise in question, not for their career values. Today we look at the Steelers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Cinderella In Flatland]]></title>
<link>http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/florida-gulf-coast-cinderella-in-flatland/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/florida-gulf-coast-cinderella-in-flatland/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[FGCU shocks Georgetown in an upset for the ages.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every Cinderella deserves all the credit in the world, and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are no different. They did what huge underdogs must always do: play their best game on a night when a team like Georgetown plays one of their worst.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Sky's the Limit For Mason Plumlee]]></title>
<link>http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/skys-the-limit-for-mason-plumlee/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:05:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://therotation.sportsonearthblog.com/skys-the-limit-for-mason-plumlee/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mason Plumlee's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar performance.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[At times, you thought you weren't watching Mason Plumlee live, but some basketball legend on a highlight montage. "The best Kareem Abdul-Jabbar impersonation I have seen in a long time," SUNY-Albany coach Will Brown said after Duke's 73-61 victory.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving On]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43087028</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:37:35 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/43087028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The IndyCar Series kicks off on Sunday with the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, a 180-mile road race through the streets along Tampa Bay. For Will Power, it's a chance to play to his strength and erase memories of the championship that spun away in 2012.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The IndyCar Series kicks off on Sunday with the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, a 180-mile road race through the streets along Tampa Bay. For Will Power, it's a chance to play to his strength and erase memories of the championship that spun away in 2012.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Brian Urlacher and The Expendables]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/urlacher-and-the-expendables/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:22:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/urlacher-and-the-expendables/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Which aging football defense specialists are worth taking a chance on?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just as news broke that the Bears were releasing Brian Urlacher, Ed Reed signed a new deal with the Texans. In fact, it seems like you could cast a whole "old tough guys" movie with the Hall of Famers languishing on the free-agent discount rack.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday*: Cold Hard Fax]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42937822</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:13:47 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42937822</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Elvis Dumervil Fax Debacle, or Dumfaxle for short, is a story of indecision, inefficiency and pernickety corporate behavior. It's also a reminder that NFL teams are businesses -- not run on adrenaline or muscle, but on paper clips and broadband.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Elvis Dumervil Fax Debacle, or Dumfaxle for short, is a story of indecision, inefficiency and pernickety corporate behavior. It's also a reminder that NFL teams are businesses -- not run on adrenaline or muscle, but on paper clips and broadband.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Random Revis Generator]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/random-revis-generator/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:25:10 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/random-revis-generator/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roll the dice for a random Darrelle Revis headline.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you too busy with your NCAA brackets, real NFL news, or your actual life to keep up with all of the non-motion in the Darrelle Revis saga? Fear not: the following Random Revis Headline Generator can keep you in the loop.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Capital Gains]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42918994</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:13:01 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42918994</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After losing to Wisconsin, Indiana was banished from the Midwest Region and a shot at Indianapolis, but the Hoosiers caught a break and a clear path to D.C., where their stiffest test will come from a Miami team that is deeper and more versatile.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After losing to Wisconsin, Indiana was banished from the Midwest Region and a shot at Indianapolis, but the Hoosiers caught a break and a clear path to D.C., where their stiffest test will come from a Miami team that is deeper and more versatile.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Capital Gains]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42909528</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:10:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42909528</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After losing to Wisconsin, Indiana was banished from the Midwest Region and a shot at Indianapolis, but the Hoosiers caught a break and a clear path to D.C., where their stiffest test will come from a Miami team that is deeper and more versatile.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[After losing to Wisconsin, Indiana was banished from the Midwest Region and a shot at Indianapolis, but the Hoosiers caught a break and a clear path to D.C., where their stiffest test will come from a Miami team that is deeper and more versatile.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Free Agency: Week One]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:00:51 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stats and spin on the NFL's own March Madness.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to the Week 1 Free Agency Ticker, where I provide stats and spin on the major transactions of the NFL's version of March Madness -- from the Patriots' temporal anomaly to how Steven Jackson can help the Falcons.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[An Overrun of Exclamation Points]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:52:12 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Colts overpaid for free agents, but can afford to.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Colts GM Jim Irsay has been tweeting his excitement about the signings he's made this NFL free agent season -- and he's very excited. However, Colts fans may not be as thrilled about picking up right tackles and former 49ers bit players.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Big East's Last Holy Wars]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42774222</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:28:32 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42774222</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Big East as we know it played its final quadruple-header on Thursday in New York, presenting a daylong chance for King Football to battle the Catholic 7 in the quarterfinals. PLUS: We break down the NCAA tournament bracket.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Big East as we know it played its final quadruple-header on Thursday in New York, presenting a daylong chance for King Football to battle the Catholic 7 in the quarterfinals. PLUS: We break down the NCAA tournament bracket.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier and Will Leitch</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Agency Week 1 Ticker]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:13:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Reggie Bush gives the Lions backfield flexibility.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL's version of March Madness is underway, with many players switching teams in the first day of free agency. We break down all the key moves as they happen, including Reggie Bush's move from Miami to Detroit.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[One-Two Punch]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wes-welker-to-broncos-mister-system/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:11:10 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wes-welker-to-broncos-mister-system/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Broncos made the Pats worse by signing Wes Welker.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Broncos only got a little better by signing Wes Welker, Tom Brady's favorite target, who has a 71.1% career catch rate. Denver did, however, make the Patriots significantly worse. And in the AFC, that can make all the difference in the world.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Free Agency Tracker: Week 1]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:12:16 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/free-agency-week-1-ticker/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Anquan Boldin upgrades the 49ers' receiving corps.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Two high-profile receiver trades headlined Free Agency Eve in the NFL, with the 49ers acquiring Anquan Boldin and the Seahawks trading for Percy Harvin. As free agency unfolds, I'll provide stats and spin on the major moves in the NFL's March Madness.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Bubble Bursters]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42622650</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:03:09 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42622650</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bubbleween is celebrated each year on the Monday and Tuesday before the NCAA tournament, the period when MAAC, SoCon, and other small-conference finalists trick-or-treat for automatic bids. Which ones will scare the big boys the most?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Bubbleween is celebrated each year on the Monday and Tuesday before the NCAA tournament, the period when MAAC, SoCon, and other small-conference finalists trick-or-treat for automatic bids. Which ones will scare the big boys the most?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Any Given Pro Day]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42576426</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:49:11 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42576426</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With all-star games and the combine behind us, NFL draft season shifts gears to pro days and their mountains of overreactions and misinformation. It can be hard to determine who actually helped themselves, but Mandatory Monday is here to help.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With all-star games and the combine behind us, NFL draft season shifts gears to pro days and their mountains of overreactions and misinformation. It can be hard to determine who actually helped themselves, but Mandatory Monday is here to help.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[An Accuracy Defense]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/indefense-of-accuracy/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 21:36:58 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/indefense-of-accuracy/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Time to speak out against the cult of accuracy.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Once we free ourselves of the shackles of accuracy we can guess our way toward a higher consciousness, and that must be what is ruling the Jets locker room, where Marty Mornhinweg says that accuracy is not a very important attribute for a starting quarterback.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Love and Hate NFL Mock Draft]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42347136</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:39:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42347136</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With less than two months until the NFL draft, we're faced with across-the-board uncertainty. From the Chiefs at the top to a flawed quarterback class to numerous injury concerns, every pick is destined to be picked apart -- even more than usual.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[With less than two months until the NFL draft, we're faced with across-the-board uncertainty. From the Chiefs at the top to a flawed quarterback class to numerous injury concerns, every pick is destined to be picked apart -- even more than usual.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Longest Minute in Sports]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42297284</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:39:59 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42297284</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Between intentional fouls, timeouts, overzealous coaching and official reviews, the passage of time at the end of a college basketball game slows to a crawl, and it's only getting worse. Just how long does the final minute of a game take?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Between intentional fouls, timeouts, overzealous coaching and official reviews, the passage of time at the end of a college basketball game slows to a crawl, and it's only getting worse. Just how long does the final minute of a game take?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: NFL Refinancing]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42239236</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:37:26 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42239236</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Free agency is upon us, meaning teams first have to find room to improve their clubs by dealing with the expensive veteran contracts on the books. While the Falcons push forward, the Cowboys double down and the Steelers go for a happy medium.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Free agency is upon us, meaning teams first have to find room to improve their clubs by dealing with the expensive veteran contracts on the books. While the Falcons push forward, the Cowboys double down and the Steelers go for a happy medium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Seven Million Viewers Cannot Be Bored]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/seven-million-viewers-cannot-be-bored/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:29:31 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/seven-million-viewers-cannot-be-bored/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL combine beats most morning sports TV options.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Over seven million people watched this year's NFL Scouting Combine on television. So I channel-surfed my entire sports cable tier on Friday, March 1, during the 10 a.m. hour, searching for sports fulfillment to rival the combine broadcast.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Guys]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/five-compelling-draft-characters-not-named-manti/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 22:11:44 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/five-compelling-draft-characters-not-named-manti/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Five compelling draft characters not named Manti.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Amid all the Manti Te'o discussion at the NFL combine, these five players, including BYU lineman Ziggy Ansah and Washington defensive back Desmond Trufant, proved to be more interesting, on-field and off-, and they aren't even quarterbacks.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Supplements Are A Sham]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42089796</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:58:48 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/42089796</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The supplement industry is built on deception. Athletes and consumers spend millions falling victim to outlandish claims and spiked products that provide no benefits, when we all could just stick to eating right. Do we even know what we're taking?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The supplement industry is built on deception. Athletes and consumers spend millions falling victim to outlandish claims and spiked products that provide no benefits, when we all could just stick to eating right. Do we even know what we're taking?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Kansas City Shuffle]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/the-alex-smith-trade-andy-reid-flips-the-script/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:54:03 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/the-alex-smith-trade-andy-reid-flips-the-script/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Andy Reid reverses roles in the Alex Smith trade.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Andy Reid had a knack for making good quarterback dump deals with the Eagles, but now, as coach of the Chiefs, he's on the other side after acquiring Alex Smith from the 49ers for a second-round draft pick. Will this trade turn out to be worth it?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[For Sale, Baseball's Hope Diamond]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41997094</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:18:52 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41997094</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A 1909 Honus Wagner T-206 baseball card in excellent condition belongs in a museum, or Cooperstown, or in a display case at a billionaire's home. But for the next month, it will be at auction waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. Have a couple of million dollars to spare and it could be yours.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[A 1909 Honus Wagner T-206 baseball card in excellent condition belongs in a museum, or Cooperstown, or in a display case at a billionaire's home. But for the next month, it will be at auction waiting to be sold to the highest bidder. Have a couple of million dollars to spare and it could be yours.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: The Forties]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41960402</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:55:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41960402</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL combine has morphed into a spectacle for fan consumption, but it's still missing something. If the league really wants it to take off, Mandatory Monday says let's go all out with the competition and hand out Oscars-style awards: The Forties.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL combine has morphed into a spectacle for fan consumption, but it's still missing something. If the league really wants it to take off, Mandatory Monday says let's go all out with the competition and hand out Oscars-style awards: The Forties.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Cold, Hard Truth]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41899870</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:06:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41899870</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Day Two of the NFL Scouting Combine served as a snow-covered day of quiet between Thursday's Rex Ryan show and Saturday's Manti Te'o extravaganza. But, as always, the NFL has a captive audience, and that audience's feet are cold.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Day Two of the NFL Scouting Combine served as a snow-covered day of quiet between Thursday's Rex Ryan show and Saturday's Manti Te'o extravaganza. But, as always, the NFL has a captive audience, and that audience's feet are cold.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Talking Heads]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41872116</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:21:34 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41872116</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If the NFL has anything like a music festival, it's the Scouting Combine, with moments of excitement and long stretches of press conference boredom. As usual, Rex Ryan headlined, but most coaches followed in the footsteps of Andy Reid.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[If the NFL has anything like a music festival, it's the Scouting Combine, with moments of excitement and long stretches of press conference boredom. As usual, Rex Ryan headlined, but most coaches followed in the footsteps of Andy Reid.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Wide Receiver Top Fives: New York Jets]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-new-york-jets/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:33:14 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-new-york-jets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ranking the top five Jets wideouts of all time.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the Tailgator's ongoing series ranking the best wide receivers in each NFL franchise's history, it is the Jets turn under the spotlight. From Don Maynard to Keyshawn Johnson, we rank the top five best Jets wideouts.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tao of Te'o]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41748824</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:47:15 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41748824</guid>
<description><![CDATA[These recently discovered stanzas of the Tao Te Ching appear to bear directly on this year's NFL draft -- and a certain scandal-ridden linebacker about to face some tough questions at the Scouting Combine. Is this an elaborate hoax? Time will tell.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[These recently discovered stanzas of the Tao Te Ching appear to bear directly on this year's NFL draft -- and a certain scandal-ridden linebacker about to face some tough questions at the Scouting Combine. Is this an elaborate hoax? Time will tell.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Testing Testing]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/testing-testing/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:44:42 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/testing-testing/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL's new standardized test is designed for equality.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL announced that prospects would take a new standardized test at the Scouting Combine this year: the Player Aptitude Test (PAT), which is designed to provide an evaluation of a prospect's aptitude that is less influenced by racial factors.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Dolphins Wide Receivers]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-miami-dolphins/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:55:15 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/wide-receiver-top-fives-miami-dolphins/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here are the five best wide receivers in Dolphins history.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The rules for the All Time Wide Receiver Top Five series are simple: Players are ranked for their contribution to the franchise in question, not for their career values. Today we look at the Dolphins, from Paul Warfield to Chris Chambers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Patriots Wide Receivers]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/all-time-wide-receiver-top-fives-new-england-patriots/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:10:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/all-time-wide-receiver-top-fives-new-england-patriots/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[These are the five best wide receivers in Patriots history.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The rules for the All Time Wide Receiver Top Five series are simple: Players are ranked for their contribution to the franchise in question, not for their career values. Today we look at the Patriots, from Wes Welker to Gino Cappellitti.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Coming of Age]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41747456</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:50 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41747456</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's easy to criticize Blaine Gabbert, but it's important to put his young career into context. For one, he's younger than several quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Mandatory Monday asks: Why isn't age a bigger deal in the NFL draft process?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[It's easy to criticize Blaine Gabbert, but it's important to put his young career into context. For one, he's younger than several quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Mandatory Monday asks: Why isn't age a bigger deal in the NFL draft process?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Five People You Meet In Indy]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41599002</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:06 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41599002</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Next week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianpolis marks the official beginning of draft season, bringing several days of press conferences, weigh-ins and drills. The players' names may be different, but the characters are always the same.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Next week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianpolis marks the official beginning of draft season, bringing several days of press conferences, weigh-ins and drills. The players' names may be different, but the characters are always the same.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Staying Power]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41540378</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:14 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41540378</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michael Vick can run, but that doesn't mean he's an ideal fit for Chip Kelly's up-tempo scheme. With other experienced options lacking, however, the Eagles were smart to restructure Vick's deal to keep him around as a viable stopgap in a transition year.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Michael Vick can run, but that doesn't mean he's an ideal fit for Chip Kelly's up-tempo scheme. With other experienced options lacking, however, the Eagles were smart to restructure Vick's deal to keep him around as a viable stopgap in a transition year.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Hidden Agenda]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41523966</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:08 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41523966</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Roger Goodell picked the perfect time to reinstate Gregg Williams. Maybe you missed it in the post-Super Bowl dead period, but the bounty scandal came to a quiet end, and Mandatory Monday stops to acknowledge just how big the scandal was.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Roger Goodell picked the perfect time to reinstate Gregg Williams. Maybe you missed it in the post-Super Bowl dead period, but the bounty scandal came to a quiet end, and Mandatory Monday stops to acknowledge just how big the scandal was.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Play Ball]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41479520</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41479520</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There will be home runs and strikeouts, ninth-inning rallies and 9-0 blowouts on Friday. It's opening day for Strat-o-Matic baseball, and a snowstorm isn't going to prevent longtime fans from making the pilgramage to headquarters in Glen Head, N.Y.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[There will be home runs and strikeouts, ninth-inning rallies and 9-0 blowouts on Friday. It's opening day for Strat-o-Matic baseball, and a snowstorm isn't going to prevent longtime fans from making the pilgramage to headquarters in Glen Head, N.Y.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA['At Least One of Them Got In']]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/at-least-one-of-them-got-in/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/at-least-one-of-them-got-in/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Can Cris Carter clear a Hall of Fame logjam?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Wide receivers of the Cris Carter-Andre Reed era have faced many obstacles on the road to enshrinement, but hopefully the election of Carter can help open the door for a generation of great receivers to be considered more carefully.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Simply The Best]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41380130</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:56 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41380130</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Ravens beat the 49ers in a Super Bowl that proved champions and worthy runners-up defy labels and simple explanations for success. It brought an unpredictable season to an unpredictable conclusion, and it kept us glued to our seats.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Ravens beat the 49ers in a Super Bowl that proved champions and worthy runners-up defy labels and simple explanations for success. It brought an unpredictable season to an unpredictable conclusion, and it kept us glued to our seats.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Honored Among Friends]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41370298</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:31:20 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41370298</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The NFL is marketing the annual Honors awards show as a Pro Bowl replacement. Watching football players, celebrities and reporters interact on the red carpet, at least this looked more like an awards show than the Pro Bowl looks like a football game.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The NFL is marketing the annual Honors awards show as a Pro Bowl replacement. Watching football players, celebrities and reporters interact on the red carpet, at least this looked more like an awards show than the Pro Bowl looks like a football game.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Biology 101]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41336174</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:05:09 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41336174</guid>
<description><![CDATA[John and Jim Harbaugh are brothers, or to use the more scientific and politically correct term, 'siblings.' The Harbaughs held a press conference on Friday to educate the public on their unique biological condition, which two doctors help us explain.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[John and Jim Harbaugh are brothers, or to use the more scientific and politically correct term, 'siblings.' The Harbaughs held a press conference on Friday to educate the public on their unique biological condition, which two doctors help us explain.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Canton Endorsements]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41321038</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:11:41 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41321038</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Every finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, whose newest inductees will be announced Saturday night, is a worthy candidate this year. Here is an endorsement of three finalists: one a high-profile figure, and two lesser-known candidates.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, whose newest inductees will be announced Saturday night, is a worthy candidate this year. Here is an endorsement of three finalists: one a high-profile figure, and two lesser-known candidates.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Arian Foster Unplugged]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/arian-foster-denounces-spread-offense-and-crawfish/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:27:24 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/arian-foster-denounces-spread-offense-and-crawfish/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Arian Foster on the spread offense and crawfish.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Texans running back Arian Foster was in town for his sponsors, but a player as outspoken as Foster cannot be expected to stay on the commercial message. He covered everything from crawfish to the Ravens and the spread offense.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Lowdown: Blast From The Past]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41302816</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:33 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41302816</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Grit has replaced glamour in New Orleans. Everything about the 49ers and Ravens harkens back to a bygone era of the NFL, featuring power running and hard-hitting linebackers. Let the Lowdown be your guide to Super Bowl XLVII.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Grit has replaced glamour in New Orleans. Everything about the 49ers and Ravens harkens back to a bygone era of the NFL, featuring power running and hard-hitting linebackers. Let the Lowdown be your guide to Super Bowl XLVII.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Enhanced Coverage]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41271060</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:59 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41271060</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While Ray Lewis is busy in New Orleans denying deer-antler stories, the rest of the NFL world is filled with speculation too, from Rob Ryan thinking he had a new job in St. Louis to the uncertain futures of a pair of Green Bay Packers wide receivers.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[While Ray Lewis is busy in New Orleans denying deer-antler stories, the rest of the NFL world is filled with speculation too, from Rob Ryan thinking he had a new job in St. Louis to the uncertain futures of a pair of Green Bay Packers wide receivers.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Put Up or Shut Up]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41264864</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:13:12 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41264864</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Eli Manning may be a two-time Super Bowl MVP, but he was no match for this NFL columnist, who went toe to toe with the New York Giants quarterback in the XBox 360 Kinect boxing ring at the NFL Experience. Cue the 'Rocky' theme music.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eli Manning may be a two-time Super Bowl MVP, but he was no match for this NFL columnist, who went toe to toe with the New York Giants quarterback in the XBox 360 Kinect boxing ring at the NFL Experience. Cue the 'Rocky' theme music.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Little Room For Debate]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/moss-versus-rice-seriously/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:25 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/moss-versus-rice-seriously/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How does Randy Moss' peak compare to Jerry Rice's?]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Randy Moss declared himself 'the greatest receiver ever to play this game' at Media Day, and we all had a hearty chuckle. It's hard to argue that Moss was better than Jerry Rice, but, still, a few people have asked me about their peaks.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Head of the Class]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41242998</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:23 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41242998</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Joe Flacco's hometown of Audubon, N.J., is proud of him, and that includes the author &#8212; who also happened to be the Ravens QB's high school math teacher. This isn't the time for impartiality. It's a time to celebrate a former student's success.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Joe Flacco's hometown of Audubon, N.J., is proud of him, and that includes the author &amp;#8212; who also happened to be the Ravens QB's high school math teacher. This isn't the time for impartiality. It's a time to celebrate a former student's success.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Theatre of the Absurd]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41249858</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:25:46 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41249858</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Super Bowl Media Day, a.k.a. pro football's three-ring circus, is a fantastic voyage into the heart of hype itself. This time around I was determined to escape with both psyche and dignity intact, and to emerge wiser for it. Was I successful? Read on.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Super Bowl Media Day, a.k.a. pro football's three-ring circus, is a fantastic voyage into the heart of hype itself. This time around I was determined to escape with both psyche and dignity intact, and to emerge wiser for it. Was I successful? Read on.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[First Foot Forward]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/first-foot-forward/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:47:28 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/first-foot-forward/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The 49ers' success story starts on first down.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The 49ers' offense is hard to stop on any down, but it is brutal on first down. And San Francisco's defense is no slouch on first down either. It's the most distinct advantage they have in Super Bowl XLVII: They should be able to set the tone for each series.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Release the Hounds]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41206034</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41206034</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As Super Bowl week kicks off, we present the 10 most absurd, wackiest and most self-consciously hype-driven events to look forward to. We love them, we loathe them, and we can ignore them about as easily as a jumbo jet parked in our driveway.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[As Super Bowl week kicks off, we present the 10 most absurd, wackiest and most self-consciously hype-driven events to look forward to. We love them, we loathe them, and we can ignore them about as easily as a jumbo jet parked in our driveway.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[The Big Leap]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41124060</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:28:51 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41124060</guid>
<description><![CDATA[At Senior Bowl practices this week, NFL scouts are eyeing Ryan Nassib, E.J. Manuel and Tyler Wilson, wondering if any of them could become the next Colin Kaepernick or Russell Wilson, stepping in to lead their teams to the playoffs.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[At Senior Bowl practices this week, NFL scouts are eyeing Ryan Nassib, E.J. Manuel and Tyler Wilson, wondering if any of them could become the next Colin Kaepernick or Russell Wilson, stepping in to lead their teams to the playoffs.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Magic Coattail Rides]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41093746</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:40 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41093746</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In modern football, coaching careers are built from the triumphs of young men, as credited to not-so-young men. We've come a long way from when coaches had family trees to when coaching positions are named after precocious 23-year-olds.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[In modern football, coaching careers are built from the triumphs of young men, as credited to not-so-young men. We've come a long way from when coaches had family trees to when coaching positions are named after precocious 23-year-olds.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Bowl Report]]></title>
<link>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/senior-bowl-report/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:13:15 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/senior-bowl-report/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Scouting future NFL stars at the Senior Bowl.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[Georgia defensive lineman John Jenkins from the South squad and Washington cornerback Desmond Trufant from the North were two of the standout players during the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. How did the rest stack up?]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandatory Monday: Hometown Hero]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41060168</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 01:01:39 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41060168</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From Baltimore to San Francisco, from Audubon to Turlock, Sunday was a cause for celebration. Not only do Ravens and 49ers fans get to celebrate, but hometowns -- including Mandatory Monday's -- get to experience the thrill of a Super Bowl.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[From Baltimore to San Francisco, from Audubon to Turlock, Sunday was a cause for celebration. Not only do Ravens and 49ers fans get to celebrate, but hometowns -- including Mandatory Monday's -- get to experience the thrill of a Super Bowl.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[NFL Lowdown: Do or Die]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41007034</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:31:01 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/41007034</guid>
<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, fates will be sealed and legacies determined. The difference between fame and infamy often comes down to something tiny: a defensive coordinator's adjustment, a young quarterback surprising. Here's your championship game guide.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[On Sunday, fates will be sealed and legacies determined. The difference between fame and infamy often comes down to something tiny: a defensive coordinator's adjustment, a young quarterback surprising. Here's your championship game guide.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[When Kelly Met Philly]]></title>
<link>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/40987072</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:44:37 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/40987072</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Chip Kelly-Eagles rom-com played out in front of a national audience thanks to plenty of 21st-century oversharing, and all the misdirection and indecisiveness of his recruitment creates even more skepticism about his NFL coaching future.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Chip Kelly-Eagles rom-com played out in front of a national audience thanks to plenty of 21st-century oversharing, and all the misdirection and indecisiveness of his recruitment creates even more skepticism about his NFL coaching future.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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<title><![CDATA[Bombs Away]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:40 EDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Ravens offense is sparked by deep passes and the cannon arm of Joe Flacco. But the Patriots are in a better position to defend the long ball than they were in a Week 3 loss at Baltimore. This aerial battle could well decide the AFC title game.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Ravens offense is sparked by deep passes and the cannon arm of Joe Flacco. But the Patriots are in a better position to defend the long ball than they were in a Week 3 loss at Baltimore. This aerial battle could well decide the AFC title game.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Mike Tanier</dc:creator>
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