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Who Dey think you can keep Bengals fans out?

Bengals fans are some of the most loyal fans in American sports. ‘Dey’ are willing to go to great lengths to defend their favorite team. I know this, because after I wrote an article months ago criticizing the Bengals for selecting Ja’Marr Chase over Penei Sewell, my inbox was flooded with Bengal fans shaking their… […]

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The Super Bowl halftime show trailer almost makes you want to see it at a movie theater

For everything that the NFL did wrong with the Atlanta halftime show three years ago, they are trying to make up for it in a big way. When it first announced the Super LVI halftime show lineup of Dr . Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem, it was clear what the […]

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Dak Prescott is sorry for praising fans who threw trash at refs

The Dallas Cowboys exited the postseason early, yet again, during “super” wildcard weekend — it wasn’t all that super, honestly — losing at home to longtime rival San Francisco, 23-17. Of course, like any other NFL game, there were times throughout that Cowboys players wish they could have back, but the particular one moment… Read […]

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Youth football needs to start embracing rugby more adamantly

Late in the third quarter of last night’s Wild Card matchup between Arizona and Los Angeles, Rams head coach Sean McVay drew up a stretch play to the left side on 2nd & short. Left tackle Joe Noteboom sealed the edge and running back Cam Akers reached the first down line without being touched. As […]

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Cardinals fans want Kingsbury out, but don’t hold your breath waiting for that

Over the last couple of weeks in this NFL season, we’ve seen instances of multiple fan bases lashing out at their teams, expressing their frustration with inept franchises and the way they’re operated. Add Arizona Cardinals fans to that list of those who have had enough and think it’s time for a change. The Cards’… […]

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Which team could use Calvin Ridley most?

Atlanta Falcons’ wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been the subject of much criticism this year. His decision to step away from his team in the middle of the season was admirable, but not exempt from the criticism of NFL “fans. ” Even when he was playing, Ridley underwhelmed. After finishing tied for fifth in the […]

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Wild Card NFL Betting Primer: Best Over/Under, Spread, Teaser and Prop Bets

The playoffs are upon us, including the first-ever Monday Night Football postseason affair. Of course, it was all fun for those who were tailing the column throughout the campaign, but getting content would be just silly. We want more, like extending this 10-game over/under winning streak that we closed the year on. Read more…

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Death, taxes, and Kirk Ferentz

Speculation about Kirk Ferentz retiring from coaching has been going on since the Obama Administration , when Iowa inked its longtime head man to an extension through 2025. Even with the caveat that it was “a few years off, ” we’ve seen ideas tossed out for who might eventually take the helm in Iowa City […]