Month: September 2013

Week 1 is in the books and if there is one theory we preach at AVS, it is do not overreact to week 1 statistics.  In 2012, the week 1 hero was Kevin Ogletree, who we haven’t heard from since.  In 2011, it was Mark Sanchez who threw for almost 300 yards and 3 TDs and whose head is currently up his offensive lines butt somewhere. This theory is usually accurate and week 1 is merely one of many weeks of statistics. So what are we going to do after one week?  OVERREACT, of course.  The following are 10 players Continue reading Week 1 Overreactions→

Welcome to the first installment of the  Waiver Wire Wednesday (WWW) post from us here at AVS. Most waiver wires open up on Wednesday, so every Tuesday, we will post our top 5 waiver wire pick-ups, to help you navigate through the long and arduous fantasy football season. As any fantasy football pro knows, championships aren’t won on draft day. Every year, the top managers improve their team week to week by working the waiver wire, so make sure to check back each week for the right picks to take your team to the next level.

It’s time to take a look at the division with the 3 best players at the most high profile positions in the NFL, the NFC North. The NFC North is always one of the most difficult divisions to win, and this year will be no different. Not only do the past two MVP’s play here, but also there’s a Deceptacon in Detroit who is looking to join the MVP party. Without further adieu, here is our prediction for the NFC North (in order).

Football season is once again upon us and there is no better way to get into it than with a few top 25 battles on the opening college football weekend.  Alabama is coming off ANOTHER national title and is looking for a three-peat.  There are a few capable teams standing in the way of the Crimson Tide that could have something to say about that illustrious third straight title.

Almost Varsity Sports is proud to bring you some of the most knowledgeable sport minds this side of the Mississippi.  We have put our four most prolific bloggers toe-to-toe in a season long pick em’ battle so our readers can make lots of money and try to put sportsbooks everywhere out of business.  Follow the hottest soup picker or your favorite writer!  Either way you’re bound to cash in. So without further adieu, here is the first week of selections for week one…