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We live amidst a changing game. As the memories of Super Bowl LVI fade into the mist, as most of us talk about the halftime show and the game’s final two minutes being the only thing worth watching, I am Continue reading Goodbye, Running Backs aka why Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record may never be broken
As a student-athlete many moons ago, Cam Newton stole a laptop at the University of Florida. Much like Jameis walking out of a Tallahassee supermarket with an armful of comped crab legs, this was a story from which Newton could Continue reading Cam, that’s a wrap
“Are we playing on Wednesdays now?” Peyton Manning Several years ago, an aging Peyton Manning quipped the above line. He was referring to the NFL’s Thursday night games, which players simultaneously love and hate. Most NFL players love playing in Continue reading Two Inevitable, If Not Necessary, NFL Changes for 2021
Many a people go fishing for big prize off the coastline of Tampa/St. Pete. Rarely do any of them ever catch a fish this big. That’s right, Tampa Bay, what was once thought only a pipedream appears to have become Continue reading Tom Brady is a Tampa Bay Buccaneer… and other things I never thought I’d hear in my lifetime
It’s times like these where I have to convince myself I know something about football. I try, I really do, but these first three weeks have been a jagged little pill to swallow. Just ask my bookie. Welcome to your Continue reading Week Three Results, Week Four Lines and Why Not to Believe the Hype
I’m confused. I know, I know. That’s my natural state of affairs but seriously, I’m torn. Perhaps you can help me out because I’m getting some really mixed signals. Are we supposed to love, or hate, the NFL? Think about Continue reading The NFL: It’s A Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Ryan Lochte is home and safe from his now swimmingly, infamous excursions in Rio de Janeiro. Sure he lost half his endorsers (worth about a million or so in change) for lying about his buddies taking a gas station men’s Continue reading And you thought Ryan Lochte had a bad week…
In the wake of the nation’s most dominant college running back winning the Heisman Trophy, I couldn’t help but think about another who didn’t. I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was a lifetime ago. It’s been Continue reading The rise and fall of Lawrence Phillips
We’re going to start a new feature here at SportsChump where we celebrate the ugly by sticking the proverbial fork in it. And in this year’s NFL, there is plenty of ugly to go around. Even though it’s only Week Continue reading Stick a fork in ‘em Sunday
Not that the Ol’ Ball Coach needs any confirmation from yours truly but do you know how I know Steve Spurrier was a great coach? Because everybody I knew that wasn’t a Florida Gator fan absolutely despised the guy. Ask Continue reading Parting thoughts, we think, on Steve Spurrier
