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Few saw it coming–before the season began and even at mid-season. But with excellent quarterbacking and a dominant defense, the Raiders won the NFL’s big prize 40 years ago. From 1967–1977, the Raiders had been one of the top teams in professional football, reaching the post-season every year except for 1971. They had played in … Read more
During the early part of the 2021 NFL season, there has been much discussion about the growing length of the losing streak compiled by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Losing streaks are certainly not worthy of a badge of honor, but they are certainly great topics of discussion! When Jacksonville recently dropped its 19th straight game, it … Read more
It was 1991, and Raghib “Rocket” Ismail was about to be the #1 overall draft pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. But then, a new ownership group (John Candy, Wayne Gretzky, and Bruce McNall) of the Toronto Argonauts shocked the sporting world and lured “The Rocket” to the Canadian Football League. This is the story. … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) has been a cornerstone of American sports culture since its modest inception in 1920. As we explore the thrilling exploits of the league’s greatest quarterbacks, we reflect on how these athletes have not only shaped the game but also left an indelible mark on sports history. Photo credit Adrian Curiel … Read more
Every pro football fan knows that the Minnesota Vikings went to four Super Bowls during the 1970s. They lost them all. After each, the questions why flourished. You heard excuses such as Their front lines on offense and defense weren’t strong enough. Or their overall team speed wasn’t fast enough or quick enough. Or their … Read more