32 Fans, 32 Countries is a look at the global reaches of the NFL. For this project we have attempted to interview 32 different fans of all 32 teams in 32 different countries all around the world (UK, Canada, and Mexico exclud...
Four hours before the Virginia Destroyers took the field in last October’s UFL Championship game, owner Bill Mayer had a message for his players. Mayer’s words were not the typical pep talk an owner might give in that situation, something like being t...
“Retire” is a common word in the NFL, as the threat of serious injury and an unforgiving salary cap looms over the head of each player the moment they get in the league. Many high profile names, from Jim Brown to Barry Sanders, to even Jake Plummer ...
Super Bowl Sunday will inspire 7.5 million home parties and 43.9 million partygoers, according to the National Retail Foundation. Hallmark says it is the top occasion for parties at home, even topping New Year's Eve. Based on those statistics alone, there...
He had hair of dried chili peppers, teeth that were made of garlic and his lips were covered in barbeque sauce. No, this is not the mirage of a girl trying her best to cut calories before her wedding/prom/spring break. It was the unveiling of the life...
“Just Win Baby” These are the iconic words of Mr. Al Davis that will forever be immortalized in NFL, and sporting history. While people in their 20’s and 30’s only remember Davis for the rocky seasons the Raiders have had and his refusal to comple...
Weeks 1 and 2 are finished and one thing is clear: this truly is the “Year of the Quarterback.” Expect to see continued big passing game out of the vast majority of teams (unless you're the Colts, in which case, good luck). When it comes to rooki...
Last weekend marked the sixth Hall of Fame weekend I’ve attended with my father in Canton, Ohio. It’s an event that runs much deeper than the ceremony you see on television and is one of the most special in all of sports. Before I give you an insi...
The following is a response to Bill Simmons’ , specifically item # 4, in which he insinuates that women are crashing the all-boys fantasy party and contributing to the ruin of his fantasy sanctuary. Dear Bill Simmons, Nice to meet you. ...
Even as a football connoisseur, I normally only have a passing interest in the yearly Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. For some reason, it never seems as hallowed as its Cooperstown cousin, and the ceremony can often be overshadowed by an event...