BIO
Email : jmichaels@790thezone.com

One of the up and coming personalities at 790 the Zone, Michaels is a co-host of the Miller Lite College Football Blitz, Miller Lite End Zone(with Sam Radin) show as well as The Fantasy Zone(with Mike Devoto). Since 2004 Michaels has worked his way up the ladder at 790 the Zone, from promotion intern up to Co-Host. Along the way Michaels has carved a niche filling multiple roles including, Sideline Reporter for the Atlanta Hawks, and Georgia Force, and providing color commentary for the Georgia Force.

A native of South Florida, Michaels attended Texas College in Tyler, Texas where he was a four year starter on the baseball team, as well as a contributor on the basketball team. Atlanta has been his home for 10 years.

In his spare time Michaels likes to play competetive 8-Man full contact Flag Football, Golf, Playstation 3, and listen to a variety of music.

Favorite Teams: The U, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Georgetown Hoyas, The Evil Empire

Favorite Athletes: Michael Irvin, Dwyane Wade, Dan Marino, Roy Jones Jr and Charles Barkley

Most Hated Teams: Boston RedSox, Florida St Seminoles, Florida Gators, Virginia Tech Hokies, New York Jets

Favorite Sporting Memory: October 7, 2000 Miami vs FSU(Wide Right 3) 1st live Miami/FSU game

Quote: "The heck with the coin flip, just give them the ball at the 50 yard line and lets get this thing started" Jerome Brown former Miami Hurricane and Philadelphia Eagle
Stock Market Report – By John Michaels


Well 1 week is down in fantasy football, and for those owners of Tom Brady, it has to feel like your season is in jeopardy already. Don’t fret, each week I will give you the risers and fallers in fantasy football as well as a top 10 player ranking. Also, for those Brady owners, don’t fear there are young QB’s who look like they are ready to step up their game.

Stocks to Buy!!!!
1. Eddie Royal – Boy did he make DeAngelo Hall look foolish on Monday night. 9 catches 146 yards and 1TD for the former Hokie was a great debut. Look for his production to drop a little with the return of Brandon Marshall, but buy now especially as your 3rd receiver or flex player.
2. Michael Turner – 22 carries 220 yards, 2 touchdowns and a big run of 66 yards puts him as a rising ...

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Position Previews – By John Michaels


Last week we covered the rules of Fantasy Football drafting, so now it comes time for some position previews. This week we will cover WR’s, TE’s and Defenses. If you checked the blog, or listened this past Sunday, kickers do not need to be discussed!

Wide Receiver is one of the deepest positions in fantasy football. With teams throwing the ball, this position can be a huge scoring component of your team, depending on your rules (Rule # 1, Know Your Rules). Here are your top 5 players:

  1. Randy Moss – How dare us to doubt him. Randy proved the football world wrong last year with 98 catches 1493 yards and 23 TDs. Don’t expect that same production this year, as it will probably drop somewhere in the neighborhood of 90/1200/17, which is still enough to warrant a late 1st to early 2nd round pick.
  2. Reggie Wayne - ...


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Draft Rules


Its almost that time of the year......FOOTBALL SEASON, and with football season comes fantasy football season. Here are 10 simple draft rules that will help you succeed in fantasy football, and maybe win a little cash and bragging rights in the process.
 
10. Be prepared for your draft. There are 100’s of sights, magazines, and especially shows like The Fantasy Zone where you can get plenty of information on potential draftees. Also, keep up to date on injuries….nothing worse than picking Anquan Boldin and realizing he is out for 10 weeks
 
9. Pick a kicker last! The difference between the top kicker Mason Crosby, and the 10th kicker Phil Dawson was 21 total points for the year. That is a difference of 1.5 points per week, which isn’t worth missing a potential steal.
 
8. Don’t fall into draft runs. Just because 5 people in a row take ...

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