2021 NFL Mock Draft Version 3.0

1. Jacksonville Jaguars – Trevor Lawrence (QB/Clemson) Unlike the Jets, Jacksonville did everything in their power to secure the No. 1 pick in the draft and the ability to select the most exciting quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck. Jacksonville is going to be an attractive destination for the next head coach and general manager as…

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“Wonder Woman 1984” Riddled with Poor Storytelling, Bad CGI

Wonder Woman 1984 5.7 Warning: This review contains spoilers In what has been a disappointing year for most people, Wonder Woman 1984 is just another disappointment that perfectly embodies 2020. While the DC Extended Universe has suffered more misses than hits, 2017’s Wonder Woman was a success story with a well-written script, great action and Gal Gadot…

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Jimmy Eat World – Bleed American

Jimmy Eat World Bleed American 9.2 The turn of the century was a rough one for Mesa, Ari., alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World. Capitol Records underwent new leadership and the band never fit their mold, leading to the two parties splitting mid-deal. The band decided to record their follow-up album without a label, raising funds by…

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Cursive – The Ugly Organ

Cursive The Ugly Organ 8.3 One of the best things about indie rock is the artist’s bravery to try new things. In 2000, Cursive finally broke through the fray with Domestica, their concept album about a couple whose relationship was on the rocks and they could have kept the status quo for their follow up. Instead,…

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Predicting 2021’s NFL Cap Casualties

With a shrinking salary cap in 2021, NFL teams are now more pressed than ever to decide whether to retain their veteran player or let him go to create some additional cap space. While some teams (like the Jets) are flush with cap space, others (like the Saints) have some hard decisions to make. Not…

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2021 NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0

Draft order is determined by current standings. 1. New York Jets – Trevor Lawrence (QB/Clemson) The Jets are the worst team in the league and for some reason, ownership has not fired Adam Gase yet. Sam Darnold isn’t necessarily a bad quarterback, but he’s stuck in an abysmal situation and Lawrence is simply too good…

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What Went Wrong in Tennessee?

Two 5-0 teams squared off today in Nashville, Tenn., and the Steelers walked away with the win in a game that may have shown us who this year’s Super Bowl champion will be. Tennessee nearly mounted a late comeback, but their chance at a win was spoiled when Stephen Gostkowski missed a 46-yard field goal…

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The 100 Albums I Plan on Introducing to My Daughter

Be forewarned, this is really more of a self-serving article than anything else. Two weeks ago, my wife gave birth to my beautiful daughter and throughout the pregnancy, I was looking forward to the plethora of things I am going to do with her or show her. One of those things is music. It’s no…

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The Academy’s New Measures Don’t Fix the Issue at Hand

Last night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a huge shakeup for the eligibility for the Academy Award for Best Picture, which comes into full effect in 2024. Now, the prize gem of the annual awards ceremony will potentially require the casting of at least one actor of an underrepresented race or…

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Florida State Isn’t the Bad Guy

With the announcement that Washington will drop the Redskins moniker, sports programs that use Native American names and imagery are under intense scrutiny. The Cleveland Indians already announced that they are exploring a name change while a pair of rival high schools in New Jersey have announced that they will move on from the Cowboys…

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