http://www.tulsaworld.comThe latest news and information from the Tulsa World.5Copyright 2013, World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.As an OSU grad, it hurt to see the news about Justin Blackmon. Maybe the Jaguars will put in place similar restrictions the Cowboys put on another former OSU receiver, Dez Bryant, to keep him in line. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Justin_Blackmon_rookies_in_great_positions_and_nothing/20125?subj=44Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 CDTA couple thoughts with fantasy drafts just four months away. Is Eddie Lacy the only back worth a pick? Absolutely not. Remember, who was the second-leading running back in ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Is_there_anyone_in_this_NFL_Draft_worth_a_fantasy_draft/20031?subj=44Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:03:00 CDTNo one thought Adrian Peterson was going to be 100 percent, much less get 9 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single season rushing record. Fantasy football experts have told Fantasy ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Adrian_Peterson_back_on_top_as_the_consensus_No_1_fantasy/18953?subj=44Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:03:00 CDTThe fantasy season is over with, so let's get real. The Cowboys don't need to rebuild. They need to rethink. Rethink participating in an NFL draft and not drafting a quarterback. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Talk_about_living_in_a_fantasy_world_Your_Dallas_Cowboys/18339?subj=44Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:54:29 CDTAnyone can make the Pro Bowl (see Frank Gore). More important is a look at what would have been the perfect fantasy starting lineup. Using ESPN standard scoring, here it is: Tom ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Who_made_the_highest_scoring_fantasy_football_starting/18303?subj=44Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:10:06 CDTThe playoffs are ready to culminate or already have concluded for virtually all fantasy leagues. If you are lucky, you still in the midst of your league’s postseason with a shot at winning the ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Taking_a_look_back/18275?subj=44Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:05:27 CDTI don't think people have an appreciation for what Adrian Peterson is doing. He is reminding us what a freak looks like. In September, the fantasy football experts at ESPN advised ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Adrian_Peterson_You_can_again_call_him_The_Freak/18204?subj=44Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:14:00 CDTIf I had to mock up a first round, this is how I would see it: Adrian Peterson: Just think if this team could give him fewer linebackers who are crowding the line of scrimmage. Percy ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Looking_ahead_to_next_years_fantasy_draft_and_whos/18096?subj=44Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:00:00 CDTThere is a lot of blame to go around this football season as to why you didn’t make the playoffs. Let’s go over the busts of the year and what the outlook is for next season: 1. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Its_fantasy_football_playoff_time_Who_to_blame_if_you/17997?subj=44Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:00:00 CDTRobert Griffin III had a career day after 4 touchdowns and running for 84 yards. He threw to nine receivers. Six of them only had one catch. Pierre Garcon played but wasn't himself with only 3 catches ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_facts_5_reasons_why_you_hate_fantasy_football/17814?subj=44Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:00:00 CDTGoing into today's game against the third best defense overall in passing yards allowed, Justin Blackmon had about 250 yards and one touchdown. Bust Blackmon, they called him. The former Oklahoma ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_real_Justin_Blackmon_just_stood_up_and_dominated/17815?subj=44Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:31:49 CDTIn the modern Internet era (2000 to now), Doug Martin is now among the titans. His 251 yards and four touchdowns (51 fantasy points) in the 42-32 win over the Raiders puts him third overall ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Doug_Martin_ties_for_third_highest_fantasy_points_in/17634?subj=44Sun, 04 Nov 2012 20:39:39 CDT... Geno Smith from West Virginia. Looks like after the Chiefs couldn't do anything against the Chargers and made Philip Rivers the best quarterback on the planet, they will have the first ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/With_the_first_pick_in_the_NFL_Draft_the_Kansas_City/17617?subj=44Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:49:12 CDT Thank you, Titus. Seems like a sleepy Matthew Stafford needed some Titus Young to help him get back to that preseason sticky label of an 'elite' quarterback. Stafford and Young connected nine times ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Matthew_Stafford_is_finally_awake_and_my_picks_on_who/17526?subj=44Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:41:00 CDT Put on your radar: Detroit wide receiver Titus Young With Nate Burleson out for the year and Calvin Johnson stuck in the abyss of the “Madden Curse,” Titus Young is a strong ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Put_on_your_radar_Detroit_receiver_Titus_Young/17523?subj=44Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:04:00 CDTI thought Robert Griffin III would drop another round. So I didn't draft him when I had the chance. Instead, I went with another running back who is long gone. It's been killing me ever since. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Its_time_to_fix_the_bad_draft_you_had_Its_time_to_trade/17495?subj=44Thu, 25 Oct 2012 23:09:03 CDT Put on your radar: Josh Gordon, WR, Cleveland Winning championships is about making the right decision every week and picking up the right players at the right time. As ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Put_on_your_radar_Another_guy_from_Cleveland/17436?subj=44Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:33:13 CDTTampa Bay's Josh Freeman has averaged more than 325 yards with three touchdowns in back-to-back games. The bad news is he doesn't get to play against the Chiefs and Saints each week. Vincent ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_from_Sundays_games/17432?subj=44Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:36:02 CDTHappy birthday, Brandon Weeden . He threw two touchdowns on his 29th birthday, which was the focus of way too much debate before the NFL draft. The Browns are not great, but Weeden and Josh Gordon ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_from_Sundays_games/17335?subj=44Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:03:40 CDTFormer Oklahoma State receiver Josh Cooper made his NFL debut on Sunday with the Cleveland Browns. Cooper, the Mustang native, saw some action in the Browns first win of the season over ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/A_different_shade_of_orange_for_Josh_Cooper_in_Cleveland/17334?subj=44Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:26:03 CDTWell, there is someone out there who feels I am worthy enough to dole out fantasy football advice – and accept it. Greg Lucas is an eighth-grader at Jenks Middle School and a reader of this ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Asking_for_advice_from_Dr_Doyle/17329?subj=44Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:51:03 CDTThe former Oklahoma State star continues to put up relatively good numbers at quarterback while his team struggles to find a win. Even at 0-5, Weeden is worth putting on your radar if your ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Put_on_your_radar_Brandon_Weeden_QB_Cleveland_Browns/17260?subj=44Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:00:36 CDTAll the experts had LeSean McCoy as a top 5 running back. After five games, he has two 100 yards games and only 1 rushing touchdown. A lot of busts this season, but McCoy is near the top of the ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_from_Sundays_games/17255?subj=44Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:24:12 CDT*** Thursday night NFL games are great for fans that cannot get enough of the game on Sunday afternoons and Sunday and Monday nights. But they can be troubling for fantasy players trying to determine if ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/File_these_thoughts_away_for_safe_keeping_and_thank/17229?subj=44Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:45:00 CDTYou could have a winning fantasy team if you drafted these players AFTER your fantasy draft was over: Ryan Fitzpatrick , leads the NFL in touchdown passes. Alfred Morris , ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/This_undrafted_fantasy_team_might_be_better_than_your/17208?subj=44Wed, 03 Oct 2012 10:32:00 CDTWe can talk about how horrible Tony Romo is or we can start talking about next season. I thought it was interesting that TV analyst and former coach Jon Gruden didn't rail too much on the Cowboys ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Jon_Gruden_wants_that_Dallas_Cowboys_job_Bad/17202?subj=44Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:04:00 CDT Brian Hartline caught 12 passes for 253 yards. This is what happens when your quarterback throws for 431 yards. Hartline went for more than 100 yards two games ago. In between? One catch for 41 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_from_Sundays_games/17172?subj=44Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:52:36 CDT 1. Cedric Benson is getting close to going off for Green Bay. It’s been a while since the Packers have had a solid running game but Benson gives them a chance at some consistency. 2. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/10_things_I_think_I_think_I_might_be_right_about_for/17169?subj=44Sun, 30 Sep 2012 12:04:25 CDTLost in the midst of Monday night’s “game-winning touchdown” by the Seattle Seahawks that was confirmed Tuesday morning by the NFL as the “correct call,” was a more important development that is not getting ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_story_beyond_the_story_whats_wrong_with_the_Pack/17115?subj=44Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:55:27 CDTHearing that from a lot of people who have started the 'elite' quarterback in the first three weeks. So the question is, should you bench him? One of the rules of fantasy football ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Aaron_Rodgers_is_killing_me/17110?subj=44Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:09:01 CDTThis is why you can wait on quarterback in fantasy leagues. You have the likes of Jake Locker -- who wasn't drafted in a single league I know of -- dropping 31 points. Andy Dalton also had ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_after_week_3/17067?subj=44Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:54:06 CDT1. Week three is a perfect time to start working the waiver wire. Are there any options out there that look to be long term solutions? It's possible. Danny Amendola of St. Louis is a perfect option ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Ten_things_I_think_Im_sure_about_for_week_three/17028?subj=44Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:36:00 CDTI know it's just week 2, but consider these facts: Robert Griffin III has more rushing yards than 15 starting running backs. CJ Spiller is averaging 10.07 yards per ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Some_incredible_facts_as_to_why_your_talented_team/17014?subj=44Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:00:00 CDTIt has been said that some real-life pro football executives make decisions like they are playing fantasy football. They will load up with talented players at a certain position group while ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Take_your_pick/17015?subj=44Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:42:00 CDTFive things I’m pretty sure you’ll see this week in the NFL: 1. Drew Brees will destroy Kansas City. I’ll start with an easy one. So far, KC has given up 299 yards and three touchdowns ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Five_predictions_for_Week_3/17000?subj=44Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:37:45 CDTHave you ever heard the phrase “every play counts?” From a personal standpoint, that was oh so true in the final possession of Monday night’s Atlanta-Denver contest. In one of the fantasy leagues ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_thrill_of_victory/16990?subj=44Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:06:00 CDT Fred Jackson can't win. He is one of the top fantasy runners last season until he breaks his leg. This season? He hurts his knee in the first game and CJ Spiller comes in and runs for 292 ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Five_random_facts_from_Sundays_games/16951?subj=44Sun, 16 Sep 2012 21:06:00 CDT1.) I will not win in my big money league, again. Last week my team scored 63.6 points with Adrian Peterson (21.55) and Jeremy Maclin (17.8) sitting comfortably on the bench while they rested ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Ten_things_Im_really_kind_of_sure_about/16921?subj=44Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:10:00 CDTIn 1996, then-Chicago Bears coach Dave Wannstedt had the audacity to say that his team had “all the pieces in place” for a run at the Super Bowl. History shows that the pieces in place that ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Cutlers_big_chance/16911?subj=44Thu, 13 Sep 2012 01:00:00 CDTOne week into the season is not enough time to press the panic button. It is, however, enough time to develop an initial reading or two about certain players. One such player under the microscope ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Something_smells_here/16890?subj=44Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:48:00 CDT 1. Matthew Stafford is not that bad. Stafford’s three interceptions in the first half against the Rams were troubling, but he settled down in the second half and threw for 183 yards and a score. ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Five_Week_1_fantasy_football_thoughts/16873?subj=44Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:53:00 CDTAtlanta's Matt Ryan lead all fantasy players during Sunday's day games in fantasy points with 299 yards, 3 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. He's never scored that many fantasy points in a game in his ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/5_random_fantasy_football_facts_after_the_first_weekend/16851?subj=44Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:15:57 CDTAdmit it. You could not log on to your fantasy league’s website fast enough during any point of the second half of Wednesday night’s NFL season opener between the Cowboys and the Giants. Sure, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_rising_of_Ogletree/16796?subj=44Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:36:00 CDTOn the eve of a new season, change awaits. Of course, that line can be said about every season. As it applies to professional football 2012, and most importantly fantasy football players, it ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Change_on_the_menu_as_new_season_kicks_off/16779?subj=44Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:39:27 CDTNow that all the drafts are about over (I still have one Saturday), let's talk about some of the story lines going into the season: It's called leverage. That is exactly what Mike Wallace, ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Final_thoughts_on_fantasy_before_the_season_starts/16767?subj=44Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:38:49 CDTIt's interesting what happens when you try to build something. In Miami, the Dolphins decided to let HBO's cameras record what the process is like during this year's training camp. The weekly ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Heres_what_I_have_learned_from_HBOs_Hard_Knocks_about/16701?subj=44Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:54:00 CDTI could not participate in person at Monday’s Fantasy World draft here at tulsaworld.com due to a faulty ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Words_of_advice/16700?subj=44Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:38:53 CDTIt's finally that time of year after all the meaningful preseason games that we put our names next to some guys you can grab later in the draft who might save your season. I've mentioned some ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Some_more_fantasy_football_sleepers_and_a_look_at_my/16671?subj=44Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:20:00 CDTPete Carroll, who recently thought career backup QB Charlie Whitehurst could lead his team, is now making news with Russell Wilson being named the starter of the Seahawks. Wilson beat out Matt ......http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/Another_rookie_quarterback_named_season_starter_and/16649?subj=44Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:43:05 CDTFascinating statistic courtesy of ESPN NFL play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico: Nine of the 32 projected starting quarterbacks for Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season were drafted either in the 2011 or 2012 drafts....http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/post.aspx/The_QB_quandary/16591?subj=44Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:51:00 CDT