The beginning of September marked the coming of a brand new football season, and a new football season signifies the re-emergence of fantasy football. According to Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard, there is an annual, nationwide participation of 20 million people in the world of fantasy sports. This year, I became one of these 20 million people who have become obsessed with this hobby. Yes, “obsessed” is the right word here– because fantasy football has the ability to turn fans against their own teams.

The first question the group of Ohio fans encountered after making the journey south of the Mason-Dixon Line wasn’t “How do you think your offense will perform against an elite defense?” Nor was it “Do you think Frank Solich’s past at Nebraska helped him better prepare the team for a game in a hostile environment?” In reality, the question asked over and over to the traveling Bobcats fans was “Where is Athens, Ohio?”

The schedule is a little thin this week with six teams on a bye week, but our picks are still filled to the brim with sarcastic and/or tasteless comments about the happening of the NFL. It’s not our fault we’re so witty.

Rivalry week: Ohio plays Miami, USC plays Notre Dame and most entertaining for us, the Browns play the Steelers. Everyone is saying the Browns are no match for the Steelers, but girls are no match for Brady Quinn’s feathered hair. (Get it?) Here are the standings.

A real all-star line-up awaits NFL fans during week five. Although, not everyone is unhappy. Now that Braylon Edwards is out of Cleveland, he’s finally found a home in New York, and it’s paying off for him in endorsement contracts. He will drop the ball at Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Here are the [...]

It’s not easy being purple, and Nick takes us through being a rabid Minnesota Vikings fan with his gameday diary against the hated Green Bay Packers.

Speakeasy Sports is back in business and offering their expert (and usually tasteless) opinions on this week’s NFL games.

Speakeasy Sports is back in business and offering their expert (and usually tasteless) opinions on this week’s NFL games.

Hayden Johnston didn’t really have a choice. Playing collegiate sports was in his blood. Both his father and older brother played football in college, so when Johnston decided to come to Ohio University to play baseball about four years ago, he was not exactly moving through uncharted waters.

Like typical college girls, we made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape. We tried to stay true to our promises by dragging each others’ butts to Ping as often as possible, but we grew tired of the monotonous routine of elliptical machines and weights, treadmills and barbells.

Ohio University’s Brandon Besl’s family, including a brother who played in college and an uncle who loves the sport, has been one of the biggest reasons for his success on the diamond.

Coming back from class, I flipped on SportsCenter to see Pete Bercich, the color commentator for the Vikings radio team, being interviewed. He claimed that Viking Nation was ecstatic at the possibility of signing Brett Favre. Hold the phone. I’m not thrilled about it, and I know all the other Vikings’ fans aren’t either.

The race for playoffs is heating up in both conferences. Alex Ovechkin defies logic almost every night. The Columbus Blue Jackets could make the playoffs for the first time. But is anyone watching? If one of the most exciting hockey seasons in years happens, and no one is at the rink, does it make a noise?

Pool is a favorite sport for many bar-goers. From beginner to advanced, all skill levels can easily join together for a quick, fun game or can play more competitively.

Adetunji Adedipe has re-defined the term “good teammate” at Ohio University. The junior joined the men’s basketball team this past fall and has played an integral role for the squad this season, though his journey to collegiate basketball was a bit different.