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Dec. 24, 2024

"Michael Vick: A New Challenge & Experience"

"Michael Vick: A New Challenge & Experience"

One of the best NFL quarterbacks far as scrambling and having a cannon left arm, Michael Vick was that player in the 2000s. It was must see television. As the news broke he interviewed for two head coaching jobs in Sacramento and Norf…

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Dec. 24, 2024

"Rickey Henderson: The Man of Steal"

"Rickey Henderson: The Man of Steal"

One of the greatest baseball players of all-time whose moniker became well-known for stealing bases, runs, unintentional walks and leadoff home runs. All of which Henderson holds the records in. A player nobody wanted to pitch against…

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Dec. 20, 2024

"Travis Hunter: From HBCU Recruit to Heisman Trophy Winner"

"Travis Hunter: From HBCU Recruit to Heisman Trophy Winner"

It's not too often we see young athletes bred and play universal positions. Meaning how many football players can be the best player in two different categories? Colorado wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter can add the Heisman Trop…

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Dec. 19, 2024

"Bill Belichick: A New Beginning"

"Bill Belichick: A New Beginning"

To start this article off, I'm going to use some vivid imagery and catch your attention. What if the NFL's second winningest head coach left a team who was used to competing for titles? For Bill Belichick, his time in New England had …

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Dec. 14, 2024

"Juan Soto: The King of Queens"

"Juan Soto: The King of Queens"

It's not often a twenty-six year old slugger becomes available for baseball teams. You'd have to hold a good hand of poker to pull what the New York Mets accomplished on Sunday night. They went all in for Juan Soto to be the face of t…

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Dec. 8, 2024

"Banged Up Niner Gang"

"Banged Up Niner Gang"

If the most successful NFL in football particularly running an NFC for basically three of the last six seasons, you've been watching rocks. Yes, that team in San Francisco has built teams to compete for championships. For the Niners, …

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Dec. 7, 2024

"Heated Rivalries Are Needed In College Sports"

"Heated Rivalries Are Needed In College Sports"

Sports bring out the best in everyone regardless of who you root for. Subtle jabs in group chats, media, the whole bit. Allow me to breakdown how rivalries are needed in college sports. It's been the topic of discussion this week in p…

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Dec. 6, 2024

"You Can't Tuck This"

"You Can't Tuck This"

Kickers are one of the more undervalued positions in football. Just like quarterbacks, if you don't have one... You have none to rely on whatsoever. Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker's 2024 season has been filled with "he rarely m…

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Dec. 4, 2024

"Who's The NFL MVP?"

"Who's The NFL MVP?"

As the final weeks of our beloved 2024 NFL season is gearing up for playoff seeding, we're at a crossroads. Who's going to win the MVP? A quarterback centric award, not too many other skilled position players have held the honor. We'v…

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Dec. 2, 2024

"Thanksgiving Khaos & Leftovers"

"Thanksgiving Khaos & Leftovers"

What's up everyone! Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. Plenty of good food was plentiful and satisfying. If you fought the holiday shopping crowds, safety is always crucial. In the world of football,…

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Nov. 28, 2024

"Family, Food & Football"

"Family, Food & Football"

It's one of America's biggest holidays of the calendar year; where we sit around the table and give thanks for our loved ones. The aroma of baked turkey with dressing, plenty of sides and sweet treats to choose from. Kids watching the…

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Nov. 27, 2024

"The Process is Over Joel Embiid"

"The Process is Over Joel Embiid"

As the boos rang loud in Philadelphia, Sixers fans let it be known of their displeasure. A team who's yet to see winning results while falling short of championship expectations. Star players injured as role players try to keep it afl…

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Nov. 20, 2024

“Pat Riley: An Icon Immortalized In Los Angeles”

“Pat Riley: An Icon Immortalized In Los Angeles”

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, who’s the first person which comes first? Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Michael Cooper, the list goes on. You can’t mention those players without former head coac…

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Nov. 11, 2024

“Gloomsday In Dallas”

“Gloomsday In Dallas”

Another day in Dallas, Texas as my beloved Cowboys give me no reason to be entertained. I bet you’re wondering why this sounds sarcastic, it’s not by any means. Come step into my office, don’t mind the blackout curta…

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Oct. 31, 2024

“Los Angeles Lakers: Lake Show 2.0”

“Los Angeles Lakers: Lake Show 2.0”

It’s less than four games into the 2025 NBA Season and the Los AngelesLakers have shown fans why new head coach JJ Redick was the righthire. Now, you may say: “Patrick, it’s still early and the season hasn’treally started.&rd…

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Oct. 30, 2024

“LeBron & Bronny James: A New Legacy”

“LeBron & Bronny James: A New Legacy”

In a perfect world, who would’ve thought a father and son duo would grace the hardwood court, wearing the same Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Well ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls history will be made on Tuesday night when the regul…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“New York Jets: A Change of Direction For The Better?

“New York Jets: A Change of Direction For The Better?

In the wonderful world of sports, there’s men who qualify to become head coaches and lead a team to prosperity. For former head coach Robert Saleh, the pilot of a franchise whose misery is well documented came to an end last wee…

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Oct. 16, 2024

“Dallas Cowboys: All In For… Blowout Losses”

“Dallas Cowboys: All In For… Blowout Losses”

Another week and blowout loss for the Dallas Cowboys as they suffered the worst  loss in franchise history. Falling 47-9 to NFC favorite Detroit Lions. How we got here will take a few pages to dissect and I will do my very best t…

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Oct. 2, 2024

“Derrick: The Rose Who Grew From Chicago”

“Derrick: The Rose Who Grew From Chicago”

In a perfect world, we’ve seen athletes burst onto the scene and captivate our attention. For Derrick Rose, that was dream come true which he arrived in his rookie year. As he announced his retirement from the NBA, his career se…

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Oct. 1, 2024

“The Un-Philly Special”

“The Un-Philly Special”

What happens when a team whose elite roster and good quarterback fail to take flight? You’re probably thinking “I don’t watch enough games to know.” Well, I got news for Philadelphia Eagles fans you’re no…

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Sept. 24, 2024

“The Bryce Isn’t Right”

“The Bryce Isn’t Right”

In a perfect world, there’s teams who dream of having the perfect franchise quarterback. For the Carolina Panthers, drafting Alabama quarterback andHeisman Winner Bryce Young first overall in 2023. From the pre-draft process,Carolina&rsqu…

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Sept. 18, 2024

“An Uncomfortable Conversation”

“An Uncomfortable Conversation”

If you’re an NFL fan or even a youth football coach, this article willtouch the mind, body, and spirit. As I sit here behind my laptop, manythoughts have ran through my “khaotik” frame of thought. You mayhave a son, grandson, nephe…

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Sept. 17, 2024

“A Big Bad Voodoo Loss”

“A Big Bad Voodoo Loss”

Oh, another day in the life of being a Dallas Cowboys fan. Bright lights,big stars, fans lined up to see what turned out to be an embarrassing loss to New Orleans 44-19. A Saints team whose turning the pages postDrew Brees and most of that rost…

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Sept. 12, 2024

“Deshaun Watson in The Dawg House”

“Deshaun Watson in The Dawg House”

*The following article contains graphic subject matter. Viewerdiscretion is advised. *Well, well, well another miserable showing for Cleveland Brownsquarterback Deshaun Watson. To say he’s still elite… Not much to bedesired from an eye …

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