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James Costanz

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Analyst and writer focusing on College Football for SaturdayBlitz.com, a subdivision of Fansided.com. Owner, operator and contributor to ThenNowSports.com. Direct experience working for 2 NCAA Division 1 athletic programs. Currently writing about and seeking additional opportunities in sports media.

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Ranking college football's top 10 games of the 2010s

Ranking college football's top 10 games of the 2010s

The 2010s was a unique decade for the sport of college football in many ways. For one we finally got a legiti…

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2020 NFL Combine: Did the shift to primetime impact player performance?

2020 NFL Combine: Did the shift to primetime impact player performance?

The NFL decided to go a different route with the scheduling of the combine beginning with this past weekend. …

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2021 Senior Bowl: 3 takeaways from annual draft showcase

2021 Senior Bowl: 3 takeaways from annual draft showcase

The 2021 Senior Bowl was a fun showdown with all stars from many college programs. Who stood out the most? Si…

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Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from dominant win over Clemson

Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from dominant win over Clemson

Just 369 days ago, Clemson and Ohio State met in the Cotton Bowl to decide who gets the right to play against…

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Notre Dame Football: 3 takeaways from thrilling win over Clemson

Notre Dame Football: 3 takeaways from thrilling win over Clemson

What a wild ride we were taken on a Saturday night in South Bend. This game has been hyped up for months as a…

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NFL: Best teams to not win a championship (1997-Pres.) Part 3 - Then & Now Sports

NFL: Best teams to not win a championship (1997-Pres.) Part 3 - Then & Now Sports

If you missed out on the first two articles, here's a link for teams 15-11 and 10-6. With that said, let's ge…

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Debating the GOAT: Where Does Shohei Ohtani Rank in Baseball History?

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By Craig Haley Verified, Jesse Abrahams, James Costanz
| The Analyst Verified
The best baseball players on the youth level are often found both on the pitching mound and near the top of the batting order. That two-way impact usually ends on the youth level. Hitters and pitchers are almost always separate in the major leagues, but not with Shohei Ohtani, whose continued exploits has us asking: Is he the greatest baseball player in history? “He’s the best player that’s ever walked this earth” – that’s what teammate Will Smith said of Shohei Ohtani this season.
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Will The Bears Trade The 2023 No. 1 Overall Pick?

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By James Costanz
| Rotoballer Verified
As we progress through the NFL combine, it seems more likely that the Chicago Bears will trade the #1 overall pick. The idea has been tossed around but picked up steam when Adam Schefter reported that multiple teams had approached the Bears about trading the pick. Featured Promo: Get any full-season NFL Premium Pass for 50% off and win big in 2023.
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Will Calvin Ridley Be Reinstated in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

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By James Costanz
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Calvin Ridley was suspended by the NFL indefinitely on March 7, 2022, due to Ridley betting on NFL games during the 2021 season. At the time, Ridley was away from the team on the Falcons’ non-football illness list. Regardless, betting on games as a player is considered one of the most significant violations of league policy. Since sports gambling is new in a legal sense, there have not many high-profile cases of players in the NFL gambling.
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