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Dismember the Titans: How the Tennessee Titans Fell Apart Completely
It seems redundant to write about the intensity of the Tennessee Titans’ collapse this season. But, like the inability to look away from a car accident, I find myself unable to avoid writing about a team that has seen all the roadside signs warning of a cliff ahead, and yet trusts the talking GPS that instructs them to continue forward at 75 mph.
New Rule: Only Awesome Throwback Jerseys Allowed
The NFL has been taken over by teams wearing their old AFL jerseys. NBA teams have busted out retro jerseys a few times over the last few years, and even baseball teams have changed it up every once in a while. But they’re not always a good idea.
Quarterback Passer Rating: It’s Okay, No One Else Understands It
Tom Brady posts a passer rating of 158.3 in an epic blowout over the Titans, but what does that number mean, exactly? How To Watch Sports breaks it down.
Los Angeles, I’m Yours: Dodgers, Angels and Lakers Are Putting L.A. On Top
It’s a good time to be living in Los Angeles. The Dodgers and Angels both have a chance to join the Lakers in bringing a title to L.A. That’d be enough to make Los Angeles king of the hill in professional sports.
Trick or Tressel: 5 Non-Dumb Halloween Costumes For Football Fans
We’re taking the initiative this year by putting together some legit football Halloween costumes. So if you can’t be watching the games, at least your wife/girlfriend/significant other won’t be able to dress you in something dumb.
Is Parity Really What We Want in Sports? Didn’t Think So.
There’s a lot of talk about parity in sports. We’re always clamoring for more parity, trying to spread talent out over the entire league to make it an even playing field for everyone. But not me. I’m done with parity—it’s more exciting without it.
If the Vikings are Smart, They’ll Bench Brett Favre
If the Minnesota Vikings have any brains at all, they’ll bench Brett Favre. Yeah, him. The Brett Favre who threw the last-second, 32-yard pass to Greg Lewis to steal a big win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. If the Vikings hope to do anything productive in the playoffs, he needs to be warming some pine right now.
Running QBs and the NFL: Why Tebow and McCoy Might Not Cut It
Heisman hopefuls Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy both led their teams to clutch conference wins last Saturday. But are either of them actually going to make it in the NFL? Running quarterbacks have a history of, well, failure in the NFL. Can Tebow or McCoy turn that around?
In Sports, It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The leaves are changing colors, barbecues are fired up, and the air is alive with college football, the NFL, and MLB playoffs. When you look at the year as whole, it becomes clear when the best times are to be camped in front of the TV, soaking in all forms of sports-related goodness—and when it’s okay to schedule a vacation.
Adrian Peterson: How He’s Stacking Up Against the All-Time Greats
Adrian Peterson is going to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. No question in my mind. Sure, he’s only played two seasons. But have you seen this guy?
