Ravens:
WR Steve Smith and CB Lardarius Webb have a flare up at mini-camp, but should be worked out within the team… Of larger note is that the Redskins trademark has been revoked. They are still protected during the appeals process, but it is expected that a name change may be forthcoming to avoid a length court battle. Although they will probably play this season as is, one theory suggests that they will drop the appeal after the season, and unveil plans for a new name, Washington Warriors, using the same logo and colors. Dan Snyder had the name already trademarked for an arena football league team, for a now defunct league. Stay tuned, as we will have to work hard at coming up with new, derogatory names for the team.
Orioles:
O’s still playing .500 ball, but what has changed is the fact that they have been getting the pitching they need, but not the hitting. Something needs to be done to boost Machado and Davis out of their season long slumps, return JJ Hardy’s power, and fill the void at 2B and C with someone who can hit the ball out of the infield. I really want to see Pearce get more playing time, and that has started to happen with his average still over .300, after passing the 100 AB mark… Orioles are bidding for the 2016 All-Star game, and have a decent shot at getting it.
Alouettes
Als lose pre-season opener 28-23 to Hamilton. They will host Ottawa on Friday for preseason week 2.
Mariners
Mariner’s (6-2) defeated Cape Fear 45-44 to hoist their 2nd league championships, much to the dismay of league officials who already disbanded the team after their undefeated 2010 campaign, and have won the title again in their first year back in the league, a midst financial problems that forced 1 forfeit, and one game cancellation at the end of the season. Teams future is once again murky.
Blast:
Nothing new to report.
Chesapeake Bayhawks: (Home games at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)
The Bayhawks (2-5) finally got back in the win column, 16-15 (OT) over Boston, but still sit at the bottom of the standings. Next game is at first place Denver (6-1) on Saturday.
Charm:
Charm (0-1) lost season opener to the Jacksonville Breeze 27-12. Next game is June 21 at Toledo.
Capitals (See website for more details):
Nothing to report.
Wizards (See website for more details):
Nothing to report.
Mystics (See website for more details):
Mystics are 5-7 and in 5th place (of 6 teams)
D.C.United (See website for more details):
United (7-4-4) lost to Rochester on Tuesday in a US Open cup matchup, 1-0. Next League game is June 28 against Seattle.
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Schedule
| 2014 Preseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | |
| Th, Aug 7 | San Francisco 49ers | 7:30 PM | ||
| Sa, Aug 16 | @Dallas Cowboys | 7:00 PM | ||
| Sa, Aug 23 | Washington Redskins | 7:30 PM | ||
| Th, Aug 28 | @New Orleans Saints | 8:00 PM | ||
| 2014 Regular Season | ||||
| Date | Opponent | Record | Time | Result |
| Su, Sep 7 | Cincinnati Bengals | 20-16 Overall 13-6 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Th, Sep 11 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 16-23 Overall 9-10 Home |
8:25 PM | |
| Su, Sep 21 | @Cleveland Browns | 22-8 Overall 10-5 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Sep 28 | Carolina Panthers | 1-3 Overall 0-1 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Oct 5 | @Indianapolis Colts | 4-9 Overall 0-5 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Oct 12 | @Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2-2 Overall 1-1 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Oct 19 | Atlanta Falcons | 2-2 Overall 1-0 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Oct 26 | @Cincinnati Bengals | 20-16 Overall 7-10 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Nov 2 | @Pittsburgh Steelers | 16-23 Overall 7-13 Away |
8:30 PM | |
| Su, Nov 9 | Tennessee Titans | 10-10 Overall 5-5 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Mo, Nov 24 | @New Orleans Saints | 4-1 Overall 1-0 Away |
8:30 PM | |
| Su, Nov 30 | San Diego Chargers | 5-4 Overall 2-0 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Dec 7 | @Miami Dolphins | 6-5 Overall 4-4 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Mo, Dec 14 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 7-10 Overall 5-4 Home |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Dec 21 | @Houston Texans | 7-1 Overall 3-1 Away |
1:00 PM | |
| Su, Dec 28 | Cleveland Browns | 22-8 Overall 12-3 Home |
1:00 PM | |
Relevant Football Links
- NFL: Tie Breaking Procedures
- Johnny Road Trip NFL Schedules 2010-2017
- PrintYourBrackets.com Good source of printable team schedules
- NFL Rule Book
- Spotrac.com Awesome source of player contracts and impact on salary cap
Iggy’s Predictions
“Past performance does not guarantee future success, but it sure is the way to bet!”
- NHL (7-8)
- Divisional Semifinals (4-4)
- Divisional Finals (1-3)
- Conference Finals (1-1)
- Stanley Cup (1-0)
- Kings over Rangers in 7. They split the regular season, but Kings are the hotter team right now. Kings win.
- NBA (9-6)
- Conference Quarter Finals (6-2)
- Conference Semifinals (3-1)
- Conference Finals (0-2)
- Finals (0-1)
- Heat over Spurs in 7. Split of the regular season, with home team winning both games. Spurs win
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