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Category Archives: NFL
The NFL and Diminishing Returns
Last Friday, after the NFL owners and players agreed on another week’s extension to mediation talks, the coverage surrounding NFL labor disagreement shifted. Since the Doty decision, the coverage tide has shifted. In the past few days alone, several high-profile … Continue reading
Posted in NFL, Public Relations
Tagged Basic Marketing, Conventional Wisdom, Lockout, NFL Labor, pageviews, Public Relations, stadium financing, TV networks, work stoppages
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Colts vs. Chargers: Coming Up After Our Long Nap
All Colts fans feel skittish going into any game against the Chargers; and rightfully so. Though every game has been close, the Chargers have won the last three out of four, feature all-time Colt killers Darren Sproles, Mike Scifres and … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, NFL, Television
Tagged 18to88, Darren Sproles, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mike Scifres, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Stampede Blue, Vincent Jackson, Walking Dead
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COLTS VS. H8TRIOTS: The Clash of the Titans
As you know, it’s H8TRIOTS week. Maybe your heart isn’t palpitating and hands shaking in anticipation of Sunday’s game, but I’m here to help. First, only Bob Sanders shows up on the Colts’ Tuesday injury report. That’s right, as of … Continue reading
Quick: NFL Lip Service
NFL LIP SERVICE: Last night, talking heads and armchair commentators gnashed teeth over ESPN’s report of Donovan McNabb’s new contract. (Review Twitter with “McNabb contract” for a stimulating sample.) This morning, however, we all discover that basically Donovan McNabb got … Continue reading
Posted in NFL, Sports Media
Tagged Donovan McNabb, Obligatory NFL, Quick, Stupid Media
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Week of the H8triots
All right, everyone. For now, forget about the Colts’ atrocious game yesterday that somehow turned into a win. We’ve got excuses: We’re battered. We’re injured. Marvin Lewis refuses to ever go for a fourth-and-short from anywhere in Colts territory. All … Continue reading
Colts preview: The Gauntlet is Here
What is this, 2004? I mean it. Look at the NFL landscape. Somewhat improbably, New England sits atop the entire league with a 6-1 record – though watching them, you’d swear they weren’t actually any good. And who are the … Continue reading
Michael Vick, Braylon Edwards, and Media Hypocrisy
I’m still confused. As you know, I am extremely hard on Michael Vick, despite the notion that he’s contrite and mature and improving as a person. The fact is, I’m an animal lover. I cannot stand the thought of cruel … Continue reading
And you guys think LeBron James will be forever hated…
You might remember the massive public outcry when LeBron James spurned his homespun, altruistic (sarcasm alert) Cleveland Cavaliers to “take his talents” to the Miami Heat. You surely remember sportswriters’ collective scorn when James announced his decision. You might remember … Continue reading
Posted in Irony?, Media, NBA, NFL
Tagged Lebron James, Michael Vick, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Sportswriters can't handle business, The Decision
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The Bounce-Back League
“After week one, it doesn’t feel like you’re 0-1. It feels like 0-10.” Mark Sanchez chose those words. And boy, is he right. We’re always so excited for the NFL to begin that we leap – off cliffs – to … Continue reading
The NFL Preview: Predictions are fun, not a curse
Oh, predictions. Glorious, glorious predictions. On one hand, an amusing guide through the NFL season. On another, a thankless task that undermines a writer’s credibility. Never fear, however. What I’m not going to do is lie to you about predictions: … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, Column Gimmicks, NFL
Tagged Aaron Rodgers, all NFL Teams, Bad Jokes, Bill Simmons, Brett Favre, Carson Palmer, Cubs, Donovan McNabb, Football Outsiders, Grunge, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jason Taylor, K-State, Kevin Kolb, Kurt Warner, LaDainian Tomlinson, Mark Sanchez, Matt Cassel, Matt Leinart, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota Vikings, Norv Turner, Predictions, Preview, Sam Bradford, Tony Sparano, USC QBs, Wade Phillips
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Eleven and oh?
I certainly didn’t expect this. No, not necessarily the Colts’ comeback win against the bedraggled Houston Texans, but Indianapolis’ 11-0 start. This on the heels of comeback wins against the New England Patriots (still chortling, by the way), the same … Continue reading
Quarterflash: NFL Status Update
Everyone ranks teams at the quarter-pole. Everyone does the power rankings, the DVOA, the monthly check-in, whatever. We’re not copying, we’re just happily joining the status quo – In the case, certain the wisdom of crowds prevails, and four weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Column Gimmicks, NFL
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