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How many NFL teams during the 1970s do you remember that lost all six of their preseason games, yet still went on to earn a playoff spot in the same season? I know of one…the 1972 Cleveland Browns. Yes, they were coming off a playoff season in 1971, but the 1972 Browns looked like a … Read more
Few programs in college football carry the kind of gritty tradition that Iowa does. Year after year, the Hawkeyes carve out their identity with disciplined defense, hard-nosed play, and the ability to make noise against bigger-name opponents. Fans love them not just for the wins but for the resilience and pride the team brings to … Read more
After posting an impressive 69–24–2 record over the last six seasons, including two NFC titles and one Super Bowl victory, the Dallas Cowboys entered the 1972 season with high hopes of winning another championship. LISTEN ON YOUR APP OF CHOICE [podcast_subscribe id=”2745″] Duane Thomas Distraction To Start Season But things didn’t start well. Discontented running … Read more
Being a student athlete is about thriving in two high-pressure worlds at once: academics and sports. Balancing classes, homework, practices, games, and sometimes a part-time job or social activities can be like having another full-time job. Without good time management, it’s easy to burn out, perform poorly in one or both fields, or worse. This … Read more