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Nobody Wants To Be The Next Rex Ryan

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:45:43 EDT

HBO's trying to pick a team to follow for this year's edition of "Hard Knocks," but between the uncertainty of the lockout and the sometimes unwanted publicity generated by recent shows, they can't find their franchise. The Broncos have made clear that they're not interested, and last week the Buccaneers turned the network down when approached. There's been interest around the country for the Lions to be featured, but they've already shot that down. More »

Jet Blue: A Multimedia Analysis Of Rex Ryan's Swearing, Week 5

Alan Siegel — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Every week, Alan Siegel and Deadspin's crack video team will break down Rex Ryan's frequent use of profanity on HBO's Hard Knocks. Episode 5: The season ends with a "fucking" flurry. More »

Jet Blue: A Multimedia Analysis Of Rex Ryan's Swearing, Week 4

Alan Siegel — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:10:17 EDT

Every week, Alan Siegel and Deadspin's crack video team will break down Rex Ryan's frequent use of profanity on HBO's Hard Knocks. Episode 4: After a two-week hiatus, "fuck" reclaims the top spot in the rankings. More »

Jet Blue: A Multimedia Analysis Of Rex Ryan's Swearing, Week 3

Alan Siegel — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:45:00 EDT

Every week, Alan Siegel and Deadspin's crack video team will break down Rex Ryan's frequent use of profanity on HBO's Hard Knocks. Episode 3: a total "shit"-fest featuring a stirring comeback by "fuck." More »

Jet Blue: A Multimedia Analysis Of Rex Ryan's Swearing, Week 2

Alan Siegel — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:10:00 EDT

Every week, Alan Siegel and Deadspin's crack video team will break down Rex Ryan's frequent use of profanity on HBO's Hard Knocks. This week: "shit" and "ass" end up deadlocked, while "nuts" drop left and right. More »

Last Night's Winner: Antonio Cromartie's Seed

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:35:04 EDT

In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like Antonio Cromartie's many many children, who each got a mention on last night's Hard Knocks, even if he had to use his fingers and toes to count them. More »

Jet Blue: A Multimedia Analysis Of Rex Ryan's Swearing, Week 1

Alan Siegel — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:45:00 EDT

Every week, Alan Siegel and Deadspin's crack video team will break down Rex Ryan's frequent use of profanity on HBO's Hard Knocks. Episode 1: "Fuck" narrowly edges "shit." More »

Hard Knocks Is Already The Rex Ryan Show

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:45:00 EDT

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The Jets coach gave an inspirational, aspirational, foulmouthed speech to his assembled players (minus Darrelle Revis), and god damn if I'm not fired up right now. I bet I could lead the league in fucking wins. [video via Ape at KSK] More »

Tim Tebow's Hyperbaric Chamber Lets Him Use Oxygen Better Than You, Too

Barry Petchesky — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EDT

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

This Is Why NFL Players Die Young

Dashiell Bennett — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EDT

There was a very telling sequence in last night's excellent episode of Hard Knocks that perfectly illustrates the culture of "toughness" that ultimately dooms so many football players to retirements filled with crippling, life-altering pain. More »

What To Expect From "Hard Knocks: Cincinnati Bengals"

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:45:15 EDT

The Cincinnati Bengals are not quite the trainwreck they once were, but everyone is still hoping for some kind of entertainment value out of this year's edition of HBO's "Hard Knocks" docudrama. Don't get your hopes up. More »

HBO Pestering The Dallas Cowboys Begins Tonight

A.J. Daulerio — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:15:34 EDT

Tonight at 9 p.m. HBO unveils the premiere episode of Hard Knocks:Training Camp With The Dallas Cowboys as the NFL Films crew gets up close and personal (but not too close to Jerry Jones; the camera lights will melt his eyelids) to America's Team for the second time around. This has to be bittersweet for Dave Campo who was the Cowboys head coach the last time around and now is just a lowly secondary coach with a lot less face time and a much smaller whistle. No snazzy pool parties at the Jones mansion for you this time around, Dave! More »

HBO Wants You To Get A Cowboys Tattoo On Camera

Will Leitch — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:30:30 EDT

Looking to get that acting career off the ground? The Boys Blog has just the on-screen cameo to launch your thespianism into the stratosphere. More »

HBO: Jessica Simpson Will Not Retard Our Football Camp Show

DAULERIO — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:15:12 EDT

Everyone getting excited about the upcoming season of Hard Knocks: Dallas Cowboys has every right to be. With a colorful cast of characters to choose from like Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones (please), Tony Romo and the mesmerizing handywork of Jerry Jones' plastic surgeon, it'll be entertaining television even for those who don't enjoy HBO's other reality programming. More »

The Chiefs Like To Work It, Particularly In Towels

Leitch — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:10:05 EDT

We haven't been watching the Kansas City Chiefs on "Hard Knocks," mostly because, honestly, we watch enough sports as is and really don't need a reality show on it. We're sure it's good, but still: A little Herman Edwards goes a long way. (Because Edwards is the coach on the show, we always imagine the show running out of time just when it's about to end.) More »