Sunday, August 31, 2014

Upcoming Showtimes

The Rich Keefe Project is back for a pair of appearances early in the week on 98.5 The Sports Hub. 

Catch a special Labor Day Edition of The RKP from 12:00-3:00pm on Monday, September 1, and then filling in for Adam Jones on Tuesday from 7:00pm-12:00am. 

Talk to you then! 

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Zombie Snake Madness

Keefer Madness

Click the link above to listen to the most horrifying edition of Keefer Madness in its storied history.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Logan Mankins Traded To Buccaneers

Breaking news in the NFL, specifically New England today as the Pats have dealt their best offensive lineman for a young TE and a draft pick. 

Patriots send G Logan Mankins to Buccaneers for TE Tim Wright and a 4th round draft pick

The Pats will save money (shocker) by dealing Mankins, but at what cost?  He's not the best guard in the league anymore but he's the best they had. 

I think Gronk is ok (health wise, for now) and the move is more an attempt to recreate the two TE offense of Gronk-Hernandez that was so lethal. 

Wright was an undrafted rookie out of Rutgers last year who had 54 catches, 571 receiving yards and 5 TDs. 

He was a WR in college and could be that "move TE" in New England. 

Intrigued for sure but I'd rather have Mankins right now. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Annabelle Trailer


If you saw The Conjuring you remember this horrifying doll. She's getting her own movie, I'm scared.

Here is the premise according to Wikipedia...
John Form has found the perfect gift for his expectant wife, Mia - a beautiful, rare vintage doll in a pure white wedding dress. But Mia’s delight with Annabelle doesn't last long. On one horrific night, their home is invaded by members of a satanic cult, who violently attack the couple. Spilled blood and terror are not all they leave behind. The cultists have conjured an entity so malevolent that nothing they did will compare to the sinister conduit to the damned that is now...Annabelle

Sunday, August 24, 2014

My 12-Team 98.5 League

I had the 2nd pick (Jamaal Charles)

QB: Tom Brady
RB: Jamaal Charles
RB: Giovani Bernard
WR: Antonio Brown
WR: T.Y. Hilton
FLEX: Ryan Mathews
TE: Zach Ertz
K: Matt Bryant
D/ST: Texans

BENCH:
WR Justin Hunter
RB Fred Jackson
WR Brandin Cooks
RB Khiry Robinson
WR Markus Wheaton
TE Antonio Gates
QB Josh McCown

Saturday, August 23, 2014

My 10-Team CBS League Squad

Took part in a Live Draft at the CBS Scene in Foxboro today.  It's a 10- team league that features CBS Sports Fantasy gurus Dave Richard and Jamey Eisenberg as well as Sports Hub Experts Mike Lockhart and myself.  6 raffle winners round out the league. 

I had the 4th pick (Adrian Peterson) and ended with this crew...

QB: Aaron Rodgers
RB: Adrian Peterson
RB: Bishop Sankey
WR: A.J. Green
WR: Andre Johnson
FLEX: T.Y. Hilton 
TE: Greg Olsen
K: Matt Bryant
D/ST: Cardinals

BENCH:
Julien Edelman
Ben Tate
Andre Williams
Markus Wheaton
Robert Woods


See you in the championship.  

Team USA Basketball Roster

FIBA WORLD CUP:

Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls
Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
James Harden, Houston Rockets
Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets
Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans
Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers
Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors
Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons
DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings
Rudy Gay, Sacramento Kings
Mason Plumlee, Brooklyn Nets



Last 4 Cut:
Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers
Gordon Hayward, Utah Jazz
Chandler Parsons, Dallas Mavericks
Kyle Korver, Atlanta Hawks

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Top 24 Fantasy Tight Ends

  1. Jimmy Graham, Saints
  2. Rob Gronkowski, Patriots
  3. Julius Thomas, Broncos
  4. Vernon Davis, 49ers
  5. Jordan Cameron, Browns
  6. Greg Olsen, Panthers
  7. Jason Witten, Cowboys
  8. Dennis Pitta, Ravens
  9. Zach Ertz, Eagles
  10. Jordan Reed, Redskins
  11. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
  12. Martellus Bennett, Bears
  13. Delanie Walker, Titans
  14. Ladarius Green, Chargers
  15. Antonio Gates, Chargers
  16. Charles Clay, Dolphins
  17. Coby Fleener, Colts
  18. Eric Ebron, Lions
  19. Heath Miller, Steelers
  20. Dwayne Allen, Colts
  21. Tyler Eifert, Bengals
  22. Jace Amaro, Jets
  23. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Buccaneers
  24. Owen Daniels, Ravens

The Sports Hub Fantasy Football Show kicks off this Sunday, 8:00-10:00am!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Top 64 Fantasy Wide Receivers

  1. Calvin Johnson, Lions
  2. A.J. Green, Bengals
  3. Demaryius Thomas, Broncos
  4. Dez Bryant, Cowboys
  5. Julio Jones, Falcons
  6. Brandon Marshall, Bears
  7. Jordy Nelson, Packers
  8. Antonio Brown, Steelers
  9. Andre Johnson, Texans
  10. Alshon Jeffrey, Bears
  11. Randall Cobb, Packers
  12. Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers
  13. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
  14. T.Y. Hilton, Colts
  15. DeSean Jackson, Redskins
  16. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  17. Pierre Garcon, Redskins
  18. Victor Cruz, Giants
  19. Roddy White, Falcons
  20. Jeremy Maclin, Eagles
  21. Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos
  22. Wes Welker, Broncos
  23. Michael Floyd, Cardinals
  24. Percy Harvin, Seahawks
  25. Michael Crabtree, 49ers
  26. Torrey Smith, Ravens
  27. Julien Edelman, Patriots
  28. Cordarrelle Patterson, Vikings
  29. Reggie Wayne, Colts
  30. Marques Colston, Saints
  31. Golden Tate, Lions
  32. Sammy Watkins, Bills
  33. Eric Decker, Jets
  34. Kendall Wright, Titans
  35. Mike Wallace, Dolphins
  36. Terrence Williams, Cowboys
  37. Cecil Shorts, Jaguars
  38. Anquan Boldin, 49ers
  39. DeAndre Hopkins, Texans
  40. Riley Cooper, Eagles
  41. Justin Hunter, Titans
  42. Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs
  43. Stevie Johnson, 49ers
  44. Brandin Cooks, Saints
  45. Danny Amendola, Patriots
  46. Hakeem Nicks, Colts
  47. Jordan Matthews, Eagles
  48. Greg Jennings, Vikings
  49. Steve Smith, Ravens
  50. Robert Woods, Bills
  51. Markus Wheaton, Steelers
  52. Tavon Austin, Rams
  53. Kenny Stills, Saints
  54. Jarvis Landry, Dolphins
  55. James Jones, Raiders
  56. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  57. Kelvin Benjamin, Panthers
  58. Marquise Lee, Jaguars
  59. Odell Beckham, Giants
  60. Harry Douglas, Falcons
  61. Marvin Jones, Bengals
  62. Brian Hartline, Dolphins
  63. Allen Robison, Jaguars
  64. Cody Lattimer, Broncos

The Sports Hub Fantasy Football Show is 8:00-10:00am on Sundays.  

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Top 50 Fantasy Running Backs

  1. Jamaal Charles, Chiefs
  2. LeSean McCoy, Eagles
  3. Adrian Peterson, Vikings
  4. Matt Forte, Bears
  5. Eddie Lacy, Packers
  6. Marshawn Lynch, Seahawks
  7. Le’Veon Bell, Steelers
  8. Giovani Bernard, Bengals
  9. Arian Foster, Texans
  10. Doug Martin, Buccaneers
  11. Andre Ellington, Cardinals
  12. Zac Stacy, Rams
  13. DeMarco Murray, Cowboys
  14. Alfred Morris, Redskins
  15. Shane Vereen, Patriots
  16. Reggie Bush, Lions
  17. Ben Tate, Browns
  18. Bishop Sankey, Titans
  19. Montee Ball, Broncos
  20. Frank Gore, 49ers
  21. Ryan Mathews, Chargers
  22. C.J. Spiller, Bills
  23. Chris Johnson, Jets
  24. Steven Jackson, Falcons
  25. Trent Richardson, Colts
  26. Stevan Ridley, Patriots
  27. Toby Gerhart, Jaguars
  28. Danny Woodhead, Chargers
  29. Rashad Jennings, Giants
  30. Joique Bell, Lions
  31. Pierre Thomas, Saints
  32. Maurice Jones-Drew, Raiders
  33. Fred Jackson, Bills
  34. Darren Sproles, Eagles
  35. Carlos Hyde, 49ers
  36. Knowshon Moreno, Dolphins
  37. Khiry Robinson, Saints
  38. Chris Ivory, Jets
  39. Ray Rice, Ravens
  40. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers
  41. Lamar Miller, Dolphins
  42. Bernard Pierce, Ravens
  43. Tre Mason, Rams
  44. Andre Williams, Giants
  45. Darren McFadden, Raiders
  46. Terrence West, Browns
  47. Christine Michael, Seahawks
  48. Donald Brown, Chargers
  49. Jeremy Hill, Bengals
  50. LeGarrette Blount, Steelers

Steve Ballmer Is (The Fun, Safe) Crazy

New Clippers owner Steve Ballmer took the stage at the Staples Center yesterday during a fan rally... and he came out swinging.  Well actually he came out to "Lose Yourself" by Eminem.  Apparently he was all kinds of fired up with Mircosoft too, but this is new to me.

We talked about it on the show, and producer Josh Deering also provided a necessary mash up.

Click Here For Ballmer Audio and Mash Up

(From last night's show on 98.5 The Sports Hub)

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Muppets Meet Beastie Boys

Celtics Schedule "Key" Dates

The NBA schedule is out and for the second straight year the Boston Celtics will play a grand total of 1 nationally televised game.  Rondo can't be thrilled.

Looks like it's going to be another long season for the C's.

Quick breakdown: they play EVERYBODY.

Slightly more in depth breakdown of the notable games...

Wednesday, October 29 vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30pm (home/season opener)

Friday, November 14 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30pm (first look at LeBron/Love)

Sunday, November 30 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 1:00pm (only home game vs. champs)

Sunday, December 7 vs. Washington Wizards, 1:00pm (Pierce as a Wiz)

Wednesday, December 31 vs. Sacramento Kings, 1:00pm (Rondo return??)

Wednesday, January 14 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 8:00pm (randomly their only national TV game)

End of April, Playoffs, Not Really.


Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Top 32 Fantasy Quarterbacks

  1. Peyton Manning, Broncos
  2. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  3. Drew Brees, Saints
  4. Andrew Luck, Colts
  5. Matthew Stafford, Lions
  6. Matt Ryan, Falcons
  7. Nick Foles, Eagles
  8. Cam Newton, Panthers
  9. Tony Romo, Cowboys
  10. Tom Brady, Patriots
  11. Colin Kaepernick, 49ers
  12. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
  13. Robert Griffin III, Redskins
  14. Jay Cutler, Bears
  15. Philip Rivers, Chargers
  16. Andy Dalton, Bengals
  17. Carson Palmer, Cardinals
  18. Ben Roesthlisberger, Steelers
  19. Josh McCown, Buccaneers
  20. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins
  21. Alex Smith, Chiefs
  22. E.J. Manuel, Bills
  23. Eli Manning, Giants
  24. Joe Flacco, Ravens
  25. Johnny Manziel, Browns
  26. Teddy Bridgewater, Vikings
  27. Sam Bradford, Rams
  28. Matt Schaub, Raiders
  29. Michael Vick, Jets
  30. Chad Henne, Jaguars
  31. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Texans
  32. Jake Locker, Titans

Manning is still the top guy, Rodgers and maybe Brees will go in 1st round or early 2nds.  After that there is a gap to me.  I'd wait awhile.  QBs ranked 4-13 may not be separated by all that much.

The health of Tom Brady's weapons scare me.  The health of Robert Griffin III himself, scares me.  Cam Newton doesn't have any weapons.  Nick Foles will throw more INTs this year, but how many more?  

Manziel and Bridgewater are the only rookies on the Top 32 as we stand right now mid-August.  They should start Week 1 but we have to wait and see.  Little value in normal leagues, but dynasties or those stupid 2-QB leagues they could be drafted.  

I'll have RB - WR - TE - Sleepers - Rookies throughout the month.  

The Sports Hub Fantasy Football Show starts on Sunday, August 24th (8:00-10:00am), and will run every Sunday throughout the regular season.  

Jones vs. Cormier Postponed To January 3

Weak. So Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title gets postponed from September 27th to January 3rd because of a leg injury suffered by Jones.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Cavs Just Won The East (For The Next 5 Years)

At least.  

The worst kept secret in sports, Kevin Love is going to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Minnesota gets a great haul in return for a player who was going to walk at the end of the year.  They'll get the last two number one picks in the draft: Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins as well as a future 1st round pick.   Not bad at all. 

But the other 14 teams in the Eastern Conference just got boned.  They didn't even have time to celebrate the break up of the Miami Heat.  There's a new juggernaut in town.  

With Paul George's injury and Carmelo picking New York over Chicago, you can go ahead and PEN the Cavs into the Finals. Love and LeBron is going to be lethal.  

Starters:
PG Kyrie Irving
SG Dion Waiters
SF LeBron James
PF Kevin Love
C  Anderson Varejao

Bench:
Tristan Thompson
Mike Miller
James Jones
John Lucas III
Shawn Marion (potentially)
Joe Harris

Well the West should be close again...

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Metro Feature on Boston's Fantasy Football Expert

(It's Rich Keefe)

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE


Fantasy Football Class at Boston Center for Adult Education

Saturday, August 9th

3:00 - 6:00pm




Monday, August 4, 2014

Most Hated NFL Team By State



Not bad.  Patriots are hated in New York and Florida.  Makes sense.  Even Indiana still hates the Pats.  Wyoming going all black, does that mean they also hate the Raiders or are they abstaining... courteously, of course.  

I am a little surprised by the impact the Seahawks and 49ers have had on the entire west coast.   


First saw this on Barstoolsports.com

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Fantasy Football Class

The Boston Center for Adult Education is once again offering a special class dedicated to drafting the perfect Fantasy Football team.  And who's teaching it this year?  None other than Rich Keefe!

If you need some advice or know someone that wants to get started on a successful fantasy football career, sign up for this 3-hour session.  

Saturday, August 9th
3:00-6:00pm
Boston at the BCAE

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Keefe Talks Lester on Sports Tonight

Rich Keefe was a guest on Comcast SportsNet's Sports Tonight on Friday. He joined hosts Greg Dickerson and Lou Merloni to discuss Jon Lester and Yoenis Cespedes. The clip below they breakdown where the left hander may end up next season.