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Date added: 02.07.08
Ben Burns
A Closer Look at the Eastern Conference Standings
When attempting to determine motivational levels, in addition to analyzing various "situational" factors, one needs to know each team's position in the standings. This sounds simple enough. However, it's important and is often a factor which is overlooked. While we haven't reached the All Star Break quite yet, the NBA playoff picture is already ... read more
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Date added: 01.28.08
Ben Burns
The Secret of My Super Bowl Success
Although my personal Super Bowl winning streak goes back a number of years before my picks became available online for the public, this article will focus on the 10 Super Bowl selections that I have released since my picks became available for the public. I've begun by briefly discussing my basic playoff theory. That's followed by a recap of my 10 ... read more
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Date added: 08.23.07
Ben Burns
2007 AFC West Preview
The Chargers won the West last year and finished with the best regular season record in the NFL. So, what did they do? Fired their coach of course! While I’ve never been a huge Schottenheimer fan, it’s hard to imagine him losing his job after going 14-2. Regardless, Marty is ancient history now and Norv Turner has been given the reigns. He’s ... read more
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Date added: 08.23.07
Ben Burns
2007 AFC East Preview
New England has been the "Beast of the East" for several years now and it appears that this season will be no exception. Not only are the Patriots heavily favored to repeat as division champions, they also enter the season as the favorites to win their fourth Super Bowl since 2002. The rest of the East is there for the taking. Any of the ... read more
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Date added: 08.23.07
Ben Burns
2007 AFC North Preview
The AFC North is arguably the most competitive division in the NFL. Every other division in the league has either one or two teams which are favored to finish on top. The North is the exception as there are three teams which are all expected to contend for the title. The Ravens finished first in 2006. Backed with the best defense in the division, they ... read more
Ben Burns Bio and Picks