NFL history podcasts.
There was a semi-famous movie that came out in 1981 starring Kurt Russell and Lee Van Cleef titled Escape from New York. It was a futuristic film about the protagonist trying to get out of the big metropolis in less than 24 hours. In the NFL during the 1970s, there were plenty of protagonists who … Read more
Back in the prehistoric days of professional football, a family of rugged, tough as steel brother, the Nessers, ruled pro football gridirons throughout the Midwest. The Nesser brothers competed against the celebrated pioneers of the game, including Jim Thorpe and Knute Rockne. The brothers held their own against all competitors, no matter their reputation. Despite … Read more
Sportsbooks don’t price New England like a typical market. They price the Patriots with the weight of two decades of championships, a fan base that keeps wagering on them, and a franchise identity built on disciplined football. That history doesn’t guarantee a title, but it shapes how oddsmakers set futures numbers and how bettors react … Read more
Once the Super Bowl game is done and dusted, there will be plenty of new lines written in the record books. A win for the New England Patriots will see the franchise move out to seven wins overall, claiming the top spot ahead of the Steelers. Whatever happens, the Pats will move out to 12 … Read more
In the 1970s, John Cameron Swayze would advertise Timex wristwatches with the slogan, “They Took a Licking but Kept on Ticking.” The same could be said for several NFL running backs during the 1970s. Some of those runners achieved the ultimate honor of being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others, perhaps upon … Read more