Bye Week Blogpoll: What do we really know at the season’s first break?
We’ve reached the quarter mark of the season for most teams, and it’s time to take stock of the landscape. Preseason polls are particularly dumb; we should have some data points, no? Unfortunately, owing to a paucity of quality early games this season, we’ve somehow managed to have teams with three and four games under […]
Who is on the 2025 College Football Playoff Committee?
We’ve come a long way since Condoleezza Rice. When the former U.S. Secretary of State served on the College Football Playoff Committee, it was a little easier undertaking choosing the CFP participants since there were only four teams. Now in 2025, the count is 12 teams (and rising?) and many factions of this world have […]
Jumbo Package: Georgia planning another “blackout” for Alabama
Happy Thursday, everyone. We have to wait an extra week for more Alabama football, but when they next take the field it will be in front of another “blackout” over in Athens. They’ve beaten us at home, on the road and in Atlanta. I’m f****** tired of being scared. We’re the better team, in our […]
'Until we win games … it doesn't matter': Why Dolphins are fixing a broken team culture
In 2024, accountability and tardiness issues with star players were common. Miami is trying to fix it. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 'Until we win games … it doesn't matter': Why Dolphins are fixing a broken team culture
'You're motivated to get that taste out of your mouth': How Detroit has won 11 in a row after a loss
Detroit responded to a Week 1 loss with a 52-21 win vs. Chicago and will look to build on that at Baltimore on Monday night. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 'You're motivated to get that taste out of your mouth': How Detroit has won 11 in a row after a loss
Early observations: Is Smith-Njigba a WR1? What to do with Henderson and Loveland?
Takeaways on more than a dozen players, including whether you should be patient with a pair of rookies. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Early observations: Is Smith-Njigba a WR1? What to do with Henderson and Loveland?
Barnwell ranks 0-2 NFL teams from alive to already eliminated: Which of the 10 still have playoff hope?
Can the Chiefs or Texans turn it around? Do the Bears have a chance in the NFC? Is the season already over for the Giants and Jets? Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Barnwell ranks 0-2 NFL teams from alive to already eliminated: Which of the 10 still have playoff hope?
McVay 'good,' avoids surgery after sideline injury
After tearing the plantar fascia in his left foot while calling a timeout Sunday, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday he feels “good” and doesn’t have any lingering issues from the injury. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} McVay 'good,' avoids surgery after sideline injury
Commanders given final approval for D.C. return
The Commanders’ return to Washington is finally official as the District of Columbia Council voted 11-2 in favor of the measure once more — an expected outcome given its vote more than a month ago but one that faced some brief uncertainty Wednesday. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Commanders given final approval for D.C. return
Cards' Murray sorry for post with Vick jersey, dog
Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray took down an Instagram post that included a photo of him wearing a Michael Vick jersey while posing with one of his bulldogs, saying that he “in no way, shape or form” condones dogfighting. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Cards' Murray sorry for post with Vick jersey, dog
