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Alec Grimes

How the Rockies can climb out of a dismal era

Alec Grimes April 4, 2016

Last season, the Colorado Rockies finished with a 68-94 record, the worst in the National League West. They are predicted to struggle yet again, being listed as a 200-1 long-shot to win the World Series,...

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New flair and traditional ways on display in historic Super Bowl 50

Alec Grimes February 4, 2016

On Sunday two elite quarterbacks will take the field after leading their team through a tournament featuring the NFL’s best, but they each did so in very different ways.Cam “Superman” Newton rushed...

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Coach on a Couch Fantasy Football Blog: 2015 Week 9

Alec Grimes November 8, 2015

Start Em’Derek Carr QB, OAK, has thrown for a total of seven touchdowns and 622 passing yards in the past two games.  He is one of only two quarterbacks this season, the other being Tom Brady, to throw...

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Coach on a Couch Fantasy Football Blog: 2015 Week 8

Alec Grimes October 30, 2015

Start 'emAndy Dalton QB, CIN, has the hot hand as he has had six straight games with a QBR of 65 or higher.  Since 2013 the only quarterbacks with longer streaks are Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.  Dalton...

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Coach on a Couch Fantasy Football Blog: 2015 Week 2

Alec Grimes September 20, 2015

Start Em’Carson Palmer QB, ARI, is coming off of an impressive win against the New Orleans Saints, in which he threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. Palmer will surely build off of this performance...

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Coach on a Couch Fantasy Football Blog: 2015 Week 1

Alec Grimes September 13, 2015

Another football season is upon us, which means that another season of fantasy football is as well. Throughout the season “Coach on a Couch” will keep fantasy owners up to date with the latest injury...

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Grimes: Hack-a-Shaq is an important part of an evolving NBA

Alec Grimes May 6, 2015

The most debated topic of the NBA playoffs has been the Hack-a-Shaq strategy and its impact on the game. The strategy was first used in 1997 by Mavericks head coach Don Nelson. In a game against...

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Grimes: “Money“ Mayweather loss is what boxing needs

Alec Grimes April 29, 2015

Saturday will mark one of the greatest fights in boxing history. Floyd Mayweather Jr. (47-0) and Manny Pacquiao (57-5-2) will step into the ring for a long-anticipated welterweight bout. This superfight...

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Grimes: How the Western Conference will be won

Alec Grimes April 24, 2015

The Western Conference playoffs have produced some of the most competitive games in the past, but this year’s playoffs have been a different story. Through the first six Western Conference playoff...

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Grimes: New MLB pace-of-play rules are a refreshing change

Alec Grimes April 15, 2015

Over the past couple of seasons the MLB has attempted to modernize the game of baseball through the addition of new rules. Last season, video replay was implemented, making baseball the last of the...

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Grimes: Breaking down this year’s Masters contenders

Alec Grimes April 8, 2015

Thursday will mark the commencement of the 79th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. This year’s field will feature 98 of the game’s best golfers who are competing to win the coveted green jacket....

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Grimes: Previewing the Final Four

Alec Grimes April 2, 2015

After a couple weeks of thrilling basketball and unexpected outcomes, only four teams remain in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Three of the four teams —Kentucky, Wisconsin, and...

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