You know that kid in high school who could eat any spicy food, no matter how hot? They would go around gobbling ghost peppers, Carolina Reapers, or packets of “Fire” hot sauce from Taco Bell, one right after the other, just to prove they were tougher than everybody else. Then, when they asked other people […]
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Like a comet streaking across the sky, a rare look into the personable side of Nick Saban
For the second time this season, we’ve been privileged to get a glimpse into the part of Alabama coach Nick Saban that’s not a myopic, grumpy, brooding football coach. In September, Alabama safety Jordan Battle told the media that Saban loves a good “deez nuts” joke, much to the chagrin of what sounded in the… […]
I thought J.J. Watt wasn’t trying to win
J.J. Watt could’ve gone to just about any team he wanted in free agency last year. At age 32 and in his 11th year in the league, it’s more probable than not that he’s entered the twilight of his career, but with three DPOY awards under his belt, anyone would’ve taken him. Read more…
Turns out Jamal Adams wasn’t saying HE was the best in the nation
The most recent Sunday Night Football matchup featured the Russell Wilson-less Seahawks taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The game itself was nothing special as the Steelers managed to squeak by the injury-riddled Seahawks 23-20 in overtime. Aside from the weird fumble play that happened at the end of… Read more…
Bret Bielema offers us a crash course in ‘How to Lose your Locker Room’ 101
Most people will tell you that one of the keys to any good relationship is honesty. Honesty builds trust. Trust builds connection. Connection builds loyalty. When it comes to being a football coach though, maybe honesty isn’t the route you should always take. Read more…
Yell at Shannon Sharpe all you want D. K. Metcalf, we all saw you, we all know what you did
Expertise is not required to spot an obvious mistake. I’m not a sous chef, but I know when my salmon is overcooked. I’m not a singer, but I know when an artist hits a flat note when singing the national anthem . I’m also not really a professional football player, but I know what Seattle […]
No Gruden, no problem for Raiders in bounce-back win over Broncos
After a sacrifice of fowl. |Leaving the|A|Using} controversial week in Las Vegas , the Raiders were able to pull themselves together on the road and convincingly beat the Denver Broncos, 34-24 . Just days removed from former head coach Jon Gruden’s resignation , the Raiders played free, as if there had been a huge burden […]
Ed Orgeron’s departure is a prime example of the cultural problem with college athletics
The Ed Orgeron tenure at LSU will be officially over at the end of the 2021 season. Read more…
Bungee jumping mascots, bad football, and a practice squad kicker ending the 20-game losing streak: Jags-Dolphins in England had it all
Once again, the NFL attempted to make Europe even less interested within American football with a poorly-played product on the pitch featuring the Jacksonville Jaguars. However , those who attended the game will share quite a laugh at a new pub near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Read more…
Finally, some Ole Miss drama that doesn’t involve Lane Kiffin
Ole Miss has been a haven for fun, light-hearted drama ever since Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for her role in The Blind Side. Immediately after the movie was released, the Rebels had their first losing season in three years. They’ve had four different head coaches since and exactly five winning seasons… Read more…