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Danny Nicklin
Clayton's Five Fearless Predictions
What to watch for during tonight's Heisman Trophy presentation
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 12.12.09
C.L. Lovett makes five bold predicitions for tonight's Heisman Trophy presentation and shares who he'd cast a vote for and why .Unlike most years, suspense will fill the air tonight in New York when the Heisman Trophy winner is announced.......
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December
Headliners: NFL Week 10 Preview
Division and historic rivalries to dominate Week 10
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.14.09
Pittsburgh survives AFC North battleCincinnati at Pittsburgh (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Jim Nantz, Phil SimmsWhile Sunday night's match-up features a rivalry with recent history, this game has a lot more on the line.  The build-up here is......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 9 Preview
Eagles fly to top of NFC East in Week 9
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 11.07.09
Texas-sized upset; Houston hands Indy first lossHouston at Indianapolis (1 p.m. EST - Sunday - CBS)Commentators: Kevin Harlan, Solomon WilcotsI only pick this game because it'll be the Colts first loss this season.  They didn't look very good against the......
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November
Headliners: NFL Week 8 Preview
AD runs wild, Broncos beat Baltimore in Week 8
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.30.09

Will the Broncos D lead Denver to 7-0? How will Favre perform in his return to Lambeau Field? Can the Saints stay unbeaten and gain a stranglehold on the division?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 8 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 7 Preview
Vikings lose and Cutler dissects Bengals in Week 7
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.24.09

Will the Viking stay undefeated against the defending world champs? Can the Begals stay hot hosting the Bears? And will the Cowboys continue their struggles at 'Jerry World?'

Danny Nicklin previews Week 7 with headlines you may see Monday morning... ...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 6 Preview
Brees, Ryan and Rivers; All three step up in Week 6
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.15.09

Quarterbacks will tell the story this weekend, as Brees and Manning lead their respective undefeated squads in a NO/NY match-up. Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler are primed for a shootout at in the Georgia Dome and Philip Rivers is the Chargers best hope to derail the upstart Broncos.

Danny Nicklin previews Week 6 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 5 Preview
Bengal takes AFC North lead, Sanchez hits rookie wall
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.08.09

Can the Bengals stay hot against Baltimore? Will Belichick's protégé get the better of him in Denver? How much more does the MNF broadcast crew have to say about the Wildcat formation?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 5 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

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October
Headliners: NFL Week 4 Preview
Saints keep winning, AP steals MNF spotlight
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 10.02.09

Will the Saints march to 4-0 behind Drew Brees? How will the defending Super Bowl Champs handle the Chargers? And will Favre vs. Green Bay be the biggest story on Monday Night Football?

Danny Nicklin previews Week 4 with headlines you may see Monday morning...

02
October
Bristol does Dallas
Worldwide Leader launches ESPN Dallas
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 09.28.09

Remember the film Independence Day? When those huge, alien spaceships strategically position themselves over various U.S. and international cities?

That's the imagery that comes to mind when I saw ESPN's latest city/regional-centric website branch - ESPN Dallas.

All that's missing is Will Smith shouting, "ahhhh helllll naaaaawwww!"...

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September
Headliners: NFL Week 3 Preview
Cassle comes up big against Philly and the Lions... win?
By Danny Nicklin|Posted 09.24.09

In this version of headliners, we'll write a headline you may see Monday morning for a handful of the NFL's Week 3 match-ups.

Along with the headline, I'll highlight some of the talking points to listen for from the probable commentators....

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September