By Captain Clarky On Oct. 8, 1921, KDKA (AM) in Pittsburgh, Pa. presented the first college football game radio broadcast between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University. Broadcasting and football formed a prosperous marriage that day. According to SB Nation, National Football League teams received $322,000 in broadcasting revenue in … [Read more...] about Peter Jennings, Howard Cosell, Walter Cronkite and Bryan Paul’s puzzling NFL predictions: Week 5
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Negativity Killed the Buffalo
By: Breanna Jacobs As a lifelong Bills fans, I can tell you I’ve seen my share of bad plays and bad games; I’ve seen hundreds of thrown interceptions, much more than a handful of missed tackles and some confusing personnel decisions. This is the same experience faced by every football fan, every person who sits in front of the TV every Sunday and watches their favorite team … [Read more...] about Negativity Killed the Buffalo
Colts to Release Manning
By: Breanna Jacobs The Indianapolis Colts are planning to release star quarterback Peyton Manning, according to sources. The official announcement is expected to come Wednesday at a press conference in Indianapolis. According to sources, both Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay will be there. The Colts have chosen to pass on the $28 million bonus that Manning is owed and on … [Read more...] about Colts to Release Manning
O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees
Harry Callahan, Boy George, The Ol’ 97s and the NFL week 3
By Paul Casey Gotham Please hold on while the train is moving... Eight years and fifteen games later the Buffalo Bills triumphed over the New England Patriots in a manner few thought possible: the Bills matched and trumped the Pats offensive prowess. Despite allowing 387 yards through the air, an opportunistic Bills defense made plays when they needed picking four Tom … [Read more...] about Harry Callahan, Boy George, The Ol’ 97s and the NFL week 3