NFL Chalk Talk

Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T09:01:00.000-08:00

It’s that time of year again, when we get together with family, gorge ourselves on the best meal we will eat all year, and watch football in the afternoon on a weekday. Who could ask for more?

I have to be honest every year I think great we get to see Detroit and Dallas lose again, but when it comes around to game time I find my self cheering on the Thanksgiving home teams. On any given Sunday I wouldn’t even care if these two teams were playing. But this day is different. I don't know why that is. It could be something in the air. It maybe that at the end of the meal I am simply not thinking straight. I think more then anything though, it's about the tradition. On a day so packed with tradition, it is good to know that the Lions and the Cowboys will be with us when the meal is over and it is time for football.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Matt "The Closer"

Head-To-Head Hits

2010-11-14T19:27:00.001-08:00

My listeners know where I stand on head-to-head hits in the NFL. The NFL needs to do something to improve the safety of their players. I know I am beating a dead horse when I talk about this, but as I sit here tonight watching Football Night in America, another great player has been knocked out of a game due to a concussion. For all you fans who say “I don’t want big hits taken out of the game.” You are able to light a guy up without putting your helmet through the side of your opponents head.

According to the Los Angeles Times, over 55 players have been sidelined with head injuries this year in the NFL. I realize that not all of those injuries are due to so called “vicious hits,” but if the NFL doesn’t start suspending players for head-to-head hits the numbers will only go up. For the people who say that cracking down on these hits will change the game, I ask you this. Did the game change for the worse when the NFL put an end to chop blocks, the four man wedge, and when they introduced the fair catch? NO!! And all those rules were put in place to protect players. The game won’t change if the NFL eliminates head-to-head hits. Players will learn to make big hits by focusing on the body.

In a earlier interview with the Chicago Tribune Jim McMahon said, "My memory's pretty much gone. There are a lot of times when I walk into a room and forget why I walked in there. It's unfortunate what the game does to you.” I leave you with this philosophical question. If Franco Harris doesn’t remember the “Immaculate Reception,” if Jerry Rice doesn’t remember his record breaking career, and if Erik Howard, Pepper Johnson, and Everson Walls don’t remember their spectacular win in Super Bowl 25, Did it ever truly happen?

-Matt "The Closer"

Are the NFL's fines too much?

2010-10-21T07:28:00.000-07:00

The NFL is walking a tight rope with it's fines levied too players this week. They do seem too be sticking to it's stance of player safety being of upmost importance. With a lockout looming at seasons end will this tarnish the image of the NFL even more? While some may argue that all these injuries are diluting the quality of play during the season, I am afraid they are going too become more like two hand touch football then the NFL we have all grown up with. They refer too Mr. Goodell as the players commisioner but, with a lockout looming and an eighteen game schedule all but assured is he really? Only time will tell if this good or bad for the NFL I just hope fans don't fizzle out in the process. I just do not think that fining a player for playing the game the way he has been tought ever since he began playing is fair. Anyone who has played organized football knows that is how you are taught to play. Lets just hope in the process we dont lose too many former pro bowlers to early retirment in the process.

Tampa Chris

Tom Brady, Tom Brady, Tom Brady....

2010-09-30T10:01:00.000-07:00

On September 9th, 2010 Tom Brady had a busy day. At 6:30 AM he was involved in a two car accident. At 10:45 AM and 1:00 PM he participated in practice at Gillette Stadium. And before he went to bed that night, he became the hightest paid player in the entire NFL.

The 3-time superbowl Champion quarterback signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension, making his average salary $18 million a year.

Really Robert Kraft? Really? What is the average career span of a quaterback in the NFL today? Although that number is probably on the rise, its not much more than 12 seasons. Tom brady is entering his eleventh season and has already had one major knee injury. Last year he threw the second highest interception total of his career.

Is it possible that Kraft feels that he owes Brady something, for the glory of the three Lombardi Trophies? Lets be real the team isn't what it used to be. They no longer walk alone atop the NFL, and money can't fix that.

What are the odds that a quarterback will win a superbowl, or even play in one? What about winning one twice? Three times? So what do you think the odds are that he would ever play in or win a fourth?

All great things must come to an end. If the Pats have a sub-par year again in 2010, they will be considered on the decline. The pressure is on Tom.

Free Agents and the "uncapped year"

2010-02-22T10:30:00.001-08:00

The deadline for the players association and NFL owners is growing ever closer and the "word on the street" is not good. The uncapped could quite possibly be the end of the golden age of the NFL. At the absolute highest point of the NFL's popularity, who get't the biggest pile of money looms over the games future.

Small market teams like Jacksonville and Green Bay have already expressed fear for their future and the other owners are listening. Both teams are saying that their profits have decreased by more than 43% and saying salaries are the main reason.

Players are saying that the NFL has reported the highest ratings, and growth in the leagues history's. So to take a 17% pay decrease doesn't make sense to them. If you were a player, wouldn't you.

All parties here can learn from what the NHL went through a few years ago and find a way to work this out. One thing the players can give into is the rookie saleries being capped. Paying rookies that have not proven anything at the highest level getting paid the highest amounts in money leaves the owners taking all the risk. And in the end game, makes teams like GB and Jax have to release proven players, to sign rookies, and quality suffers.

We will get into more of this on the air at . 2-3pm. Toon in baby, it's balls out!

Free for All Fridays!!!!

2010-01-29T06:24:00.000-08:00

Well, It's gonna be one of those "free for all fridays" again. When, every single show turns on it's ear and things happen that certainly wouldn't happen any other time. It's a mish-mashup of all the show's throughout the day. Why does it matter so to speak, it doesn't. But it sure as hell is good radio, fun to do, fun to listen to, and hell, if you always have a chance to share your opinion by calling 614.333.5300.

Today at the end of the "Highlight Reel" and " the Buckeye Show" Joe McCarthy, will be singing his "favorite" team's fight song. Brandon from the Highlight Reel and Joe from the Buckeye Show made a bet based on the outcome of the OSU/WVU basketball game last saturday, you can guess how it turned out. So today Joe is gonna be singing the WVU fight song and it should be great.

CBJ Raquet is winding down in it's current format, and we wish nothing but the best for one of the nicest guys I've met at ScoreonAir.com, Dan Colley. He graduates very soon, and we wish him nothing but the best. Check out his last friday show, Today.

NFL Chalk Talk is gonna be as loose as possible today. More SB 44 talk, blah, and Pro Bowl being a load of crap.... Vick in Buffalo?? Didnt we already hear this story???? Tim Tebow invades Pro Talk, and who are the best RB prospects in the draft? Our Draft Guru, Josh Powers himself will give us the 411. Tune in for the first half of ScoreonAir.com's day. 10am-3pm, or just 2-3 if your picky.

LISTEN UP!

Carroll bailing out?

2010-01-09T07:04:00.000-08:00

January 8th- Chris Mortenson, ESPN, reports that the Seattle Seahawks are targeting Pete Carroll, Head Coach of the University of Southern California, for their head coach vacancy left by Jim Mora Jr. fired the same day.

January 9th (my birthday by the way) ESPN reports that Seattle and Carroll are close to inking a deal worth $35 million over five years to be head coach and President of the Seahawks.

Now all that being said, two questions come to light. Why Carroll and why now? We could start by looking at the fact that USC and Carroll, have lost a significant lot of coaches due to USC's success over the last ten years and the struggles the team faced in 2009 because of those losses.

Norm Chow/Offensive Coordinator- hired by NFL's Tennessee Titans as Offensive Coordinator- now holds same position @ USC's rival, UCLA

Lane Kiffen/Offensive Coordinator, replaced Chow- Hired as NFL's Oakland Raiders as Head Coach- now Holds Head Coaching Position at the University of Tennessee

Steve Sarkisian/Offensive Coordinator, replaced Kiffen- Hired as Head Coach at the University of Washington

John Morton/QB Coach- Hired as Offensive Coordinator at the University of Washington

These are just a few examples of what USC's football program and Pete Carroll essentially has lost over the last five years. Replacing coaches with resumes such as these men is more difficult than you can imagine. Carroll you might say is a victim of his own success.In 2009 USC missed a BCS bowl game for the first time since 2001, losing 6-10 to Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Then there is the Reggie Bush scandal. USC's football program is currently under investigation for boosters setting up Bush's parents in a $300,000 home. Bush, a Heisman trophy winner for USC, denies any wrong doing and no word from the NCAA has come down as far a ruling on the situation. Clearly the writing is on the wall after USC's basketball program was sanctioned heavily for the O.J Mayo scandal that cost then coach, Tim Floyd his job. I guess your wondering is Carroll running? Is he trying to get from under the gaze of the NCAA's ultimate power? I say without a doubt, YES! Think about it, February 3rd is National Signing Day. Why would Carroll put his program at risk of losing top recruits to this story if he wasn't leaving? Quick answer, HE WOULDN'T.

Coaching these days is a dirty game, in all college and professional sports. Say one thing only to do another. Building a dominant program is clearly a job for those not afraid to get their hands dirty. Image has become everything and Carroll's has been squeaky clean for the most part. Untill now, when sanctions and penalties would stain a reputation he has vigorously tried to protect. So rather than do what he is supposed to set the example to do for these young men who came to USC on his promises, he runs. Only to follow in the footsteps of fools such as Spurrier, Petrino, and Saban who left for the greener pastures in the NFL, only to come back with their backsides receiving a substantial beat down at the hands of real professionals.

So in closing, "Buyer Beware" Seattle. Pete's record in the NFL is something the "12th Man" might not even be able to overcome.

Danny Cross
Scoreonair.com

Startin off "Balls Out!"

2009-12-30T06:21:00.000-08:00

Whats up Chalk Talk Tribe. There's a new Cheif in the house and his name is Danny Cross or "DC" if your in his good graces. All that being said, from everyone here at ScoreonAir.com, We wish you a safe and happy New Year. We hope that 2010 is as big for you as our aspirations for the scoreonair.com are.

All that being said, Com'on on man, tune in. We know your siting there ,at your computer, staring at numbers or a blank word processor page.... Why not at least be entertained? Nothing to watch, just listen, it doesnt hurt...........YET!

Todays topics..... We pick the games of the weekend. Why? Cause the studio is closed the next 2 days, NUMBSKULL!

Pro Bowl Selections....... Why do we care when you obviously dont? I'll tell you why, cause it's a Reunion in the NFC, we'll explain at 2pm on scoreonair.com .

Also, We'll pick the story of the decade in the NFL. Is it Micheal Vick and dogfighting? Favre retirement, oh wait.... not so fast, Patriots Video Scandal, or Rush Limbaugh vs McNabb, the list is endless really, but these fit the bill the most.

TUNE IN, IT'S BETTER THAN WHATEVER ELSE YOUR LISTENING TO.

2009-11-04T10:26:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,

NFL Chalk Talk Pants Tent Player of the Week announcement is today so tune in for that. Plus lots and lots of Browns talk today as well...should Mangini be fired? These questions need answered....check us out today live @2PM on scoreonair.com Plus my announcement of my new NFL Man crush around 2:50 live today! Check it out.

2009-10-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Crazy week in the NFL....Man the Titans are terrible. Our Pants Tent player of the week seemed to work out pretty, Tom Brady with six TD passes! Make sure you check out the show this week to nominate the Pants Tent player of the week on Wednesday's show as well as the weekly announcement of the the Pants Tent Player of the Week on Thursday. Looking forward to another crazy week in the NFL!

2009-10-12T07:57:00.000-07:00

Browns Finally win! Good weekend for Ohio Sports....Browns, Bengals and Buckeyes all win. My "fake good" Denver Broncos continue to be undefeated as the student conquers the teacher in Denver's big win over the Patriots. Tune in all week to check out updates and scores on NFL Chalk Talk!

2009-09-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys,

Check out the show all week for analysis of this past weekends games as well as the latest on injuries and breaking news in the NFL. And just like every week Thursday we will preview the big games of the weekend and Friday we will preview the Browns and Bengals. Check us out everyday at 2 PM on scoreonair.com

2009-09-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

Jay Cutler bounces back strong and beats the defending Super Bowl Champs, Chris Johnson rushes for 3 Td's in a loss to the Houston Texans, Bengals defeat the Packers, And is the Jets Defense the best in the NFL??? Tune in this week on NFL Chalk Talk to find out! Listen to Josh, Dan, Nick, Joe, Jack, Victor, and D-Ray throughout the week.

2009-09-16T05:13:00.001-07:00

Week one is behind us. Lots to talk about this week including the major injuries that affect the Eagles and the Bears. We are going to break down some of the most disappointing teams from week on and who we think may be in trouble. Tune in all week to NFL Chalk Talk!

2009-09-09T08:16:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

Season is only one day away and I couldn't be more excited. Tomorrow Tennessee faces off against the defending Super Bowl Champs, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Today we will be previewing that game as well as other coming up this weekend. Make sure you tune in friday for results and analysis of the game.

2009-08-31T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

A lot went on this past week in the NFL including Micael Vick seeing his first action, Brandon Marshall's suspension and Andre Smith signing with the Bengals. No Michael Crabtree is still not signed niners fans. Looking forward to the final week of the preseason because the means the regular season is getting closer. Tune in all week @ 2PM to check out NFL Chalk Talk with Me, Nick, Joe or D-Ray.

2009-08-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

Mark Sanchez gets named the starter for the Jets and Nick and I talk about the upcoming preseason games tonight! Tune in at 2 PM to hear the Nick and I break down the NFL and talk Fantasy Football! See ya'll at two!

2009-08-24T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,

Crazy week last week in the NFL, with Michael Vick, Brett Favre and Plaxico Burress all in the news. Looking foreword to this week covering the pre season and division by division break downs coming soon. Tune in all week @ 2PM for NFL Chalk talk to hear me and Joe Mac break down the weeks events in the NFL.

2009-08-15T08:56:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone I would like to introduce myself. I am Josh Powers the new producer and host of NFL Chalk Talk. There will be new voices being introduced Monday on the show including myself and Joe Mac. Check out the Monday at 2 PM for our first show.

Some topics we will be discussing

1. Michael Vick signing

2. Donté Stallworth suspension

3. First impressions after week one of the preseason

4. Divisional predictions

Looking forward to hearing feedback from all of you and bringing you fun and interesting football coverage on scoreonair.com 2PM everyday!

Can anyone save the once proud Oakland Raiders organization? Not Allen Davis

2009-08-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

The Oakland Raiders were one of the teams of the 70's (Pittburgh and Dallas are the two) led by coach John Madden. Kids today know Madden from his popular video game and don't remember that he led the Raiders their first Super Bowl in 1976. Since then the Raiders have been in disarray led by the capricious Al Davis.

Al Davis took over the Raiders underhandedly, when former managing partner Wayne Valley was out of the country on business. Davis had the "takeover" papers drawn up and had the other partners on his side, ultimately taking over the organization.

Davis started his career as a offensive line coach with the then Los Angeles Chargers for two years. In 1963, he took over the Oakland Raiders and led the team to a 10-4 record. Also, winning the coach of the year.

Over the years since John Madden retired, Davis has hired 10 coaches (including two stints by Art Shell) with the premise the coach would run the vertical passing that he likes so much.

The Raiders haven't had a winning record since 2002, after losing the Super Bowl to the Jon Gruden led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This year if JaMarcus Russell can play like a number one overall player the Raiders can creep up on you.

Davis just needs to bequeathed the daily operations to a more modern day football executive so the team can compete with the upper echelon teams in the NFL.

Read my NFL blog daily only on Scoreonair.com

Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk

Aaron Rodgers is Truth!

2009-08-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

Aaron Rodgers had a great season in 2008. People in Northern Wisconsin didn't want lose Brett Favre a year ago, but this kid from Northern California is going to get better. Thanks to Favre passing the torch to Rodgers.

Rodgers grew in Chico, California and excelled at Pleasant Valley high school, but didn't get many offers from Division 1 schools. Declined a scholarship from then Illinois coach Ron Turner to play in Champaign. Staying local to play for Butte College, there he was discovered by California coach Jeff Tedford.

Transfering to California in 2003, he was the starter after 5th game and never lost the position. Rodgers led the Golden Bears to an 8-6 record in his first year, including a win over Matt Leinart led USC.

In 2004 season his last in Berkeley, expectations were high for both Rodgers with multiple pre-season awards. The team finished 11-2 but were snubbed by Texas for a Rose Bowl berth.

Entering the 2005 draft, experts were amazed with his arm strength and field awareness. Some say the San Francisco 49ers (who were drafting first) should of picked Rodgers, but selected Alex Smith (flop) out of Utah. Rodgers would fall down to 24th selection by the Green Bay Packers.

In Green Bay it was thought that Favre was a year away from retirement. Ultimately, he was tutored by one of the greatest quarterbacks that has ever played. With that lesson we witness flashes of brilllance last season (08-09) 28 TD's and only 14 INT.

Overall if Rodgers and the Pack can get in rhythm with their running game (Ryan Grant) and the defense holds up, this team can reach the Super Bowl!

Read my NFL bog daily on scoreonair.com

Craig A. Ward, host of Chalk Talk

Who's going to take a chance on Michael Vick?

2009-08-05T06:40:00.000-07:00

When Mike Vick came into the NFL in 2001, we as fans were absolutely amazed by his athleticism and will to win. He should be signed by some team that can used a proven winner on the football field. Don't throw him into the fire, but use him in any capacity that can help your football team win a few games. He hasn't played since 2006, but he is only 29 years old with alot left to give. From a player standpoint he is better than most of the quarterbacks that played in the NFL in 2008. He never was Steve Young accurate or had the most touchdown passes in a season, but you got to give the guy a chance at redemption and getting his live back on track. If I was general manager of a pro team who wants to win then you got to give this guy a shot
Craig A.Ward

Training Camp/Rosters Talk

2009-07-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hi folks,
Isn't the summer tedious without football in session? Well I'm glad training camp is imminent now with 32 teams getting there rosters intact and coaches back in the trenches. NFL coaches are taking a different approach on cleaning up the "cancers" on their respective rosters. We aren't seeing the signings of the Pac-Man Joneses and other players with bad reputations. Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals has kept his nose clean after numerous arrest a couple of years back. We are seeing a different NFL under commissioner Roger Goddell, with stricter rules than his precedessor. You and I and the whole world can't wait until the September 10 for that first Thursday night regular season game.
C.A.Ward Host of Chalk Talk

2009-07-17T08:27:00.000-07:00

Chalk Talk has been on hiatus due to the technical problems in our studios. Were back today Live at 2pm!

Thanks for listening
Craig A. Ward
Host of Chalk Talk

Michael Vick and NFL Game Rewind

2009-05-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

Hey, happy Wednesday to all, this is Adam Vires, host of NFL Chalk Talk.

I'm sitting in the Score On Air Studios and we're talking about Mike Vick's potential suitors in the NFL this upcoming season and honestly, I don't see the former inmate going anywhere this year, and here's why:

1. His potential to return to action right away is unproven. It's been nearly three years since we've seen Vick on the field, and even then it wasn't very impressive.

2. There doesn't appear to be any teams interested. Many if not most of the NFL teams have denied persuing the former star, and as we know one Af2 has already resinded an offer, claiming that making an offer for Vick would be a joke.

3. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell would never allow Vick to re-enter the league. Vick's criminal charges speak for themselves. Goodell believes in good-character players in his league, and obviously Vick is not one of them.

On a more positive note, I recently discovered something that for the most dedicated fans of the NFL is a worthy investment. It's called NFL Game Rewind and is available now on NFL.com
What it is, quite simply, is a database of all the NFL games from last season, playoffs and Pro Bowl included. And for a smooth 20 dollar bill, you can watch every game in High Definition anytime you want. I'm going to go home and relive the AFC Championship Game later tonight.

That's all for today, only 3 months until the Hall of Fame Game!!

-Adam R. Vires

2009-03-21T21:15:00.001-07:00

nfl draft is coming soon find out who we think will go first tune in at 2pm

TO with the bills

2009-03-19T14:26:00.000-07:00

pastor football rasie a good question on today shows should the bills get a quterback that is good am sorry that edwards really is not that good and TO will cry alot this YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nfl off season

2009-03-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

the season maybe over but that dose not mean that the fun stops 2pm everday listen live to chlak talk nfl show