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The lower 28

There are 28 NFL teams not playing this weekend, which means there are 28 teams trying to figure out how to get to where they want to go: the Super Bowl. Some, naturally, have better ideas about it than others. Read more…

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The NFL will feature three Black officials in the Super Bowl but still only has one Dark coach

This week, the NFL announced their officiating crew for Super Dish LVI, which features three Dark-colored men. On Thursday morning, there were multiple reports that the Denver Broncos were going to be the first team to fill their head coaching vacancy, as they were finalizing a deal to hire Packers offensive coordinator… Read more…

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Please ban complaining about analytics from sports broadcasts, I can’t take it anymore

I understand Americans hate math. I largely share that sentiment and understand no one wants computation to interfere with a day off work sitting on the couch, gorging on food and drink while watching large men collide at high rates of speed on television. Read more…

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Mel Tucker’s potential $95 million deal is redemption for every Black coach who’s ever blown a whistle

Jay-Z once asked, “Would you rather be underpaid or overrated?” For Black coaches, that option has rarely presented itself, as most times they’re both underpaid and underrated. Mel Tucker and Michigan State are about to change that. Read more…