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Michael Bennett​ Thinks Mark Sanchez Is A Fraud

Really spicy burn here from Seahawks DE Michael Bennett, after Seattle smothered the vaunted Philadelphia offense and QB Mark Sanchez to the tune of just 10-of-20 passing for 96 yards....

Video: Art Briles Confronts Bob Bowlsby Over Big 12 "Co-Champs" Snub

Reader Alex L. sends along video he shot of Baylor coach Art Briles confronting Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby following the Bears' win over Kansas State on Friday. Briles said he was angry at the conference's insistence on co-champions—something he (accurately) predicted would strand Baylor on t...

The Biggest Two-Yard Run Of Week 14

Glancing briefly at box scores will tell you the Colts beat the Browns and Andrew Luck threw a go-ahead touchdown with 32 seconds remaining. But the box score won't tell you the leverage of the plays leading up to the touchdown, or that Boom Herron's two-yard rush immediately preceding the touchdo...

Robert Griffin III Might Be The Saddest Man

Don't be fooled by his season-high passer rating yesterday (earned with five snaps in garbage time of Washington's 24-0 loss to St. Louis). Robert Griffin III is broken up inside. Via CBS DC, Washington Post Skins writer Mike Jones recounts what Griffin's been up to since losing the starting QB gig:...

I Can't Stop Looking At Von Miller's Ridiculous Hat

Broncos linebacker Von Miller donned some interesting headgear for his post-game interviews in the locker room. I can't stop looking at his ridiculous hat. Try to watch this and follow what he's talking about—you can't, because your brain will be too consumed with processing his sublime hat. It defi...

Sio Moore Calls Colin Kaepernick A "Freakin Chump"

After a win as big as the Raiders' crippling of the 49ers' playoff hopes, Oakland LB Sio Moore wasn't ready to stop crowing. He went home, went on Instagram, and continued smack-talking Colin Kaepernick with the irrational confidence that only a young player on a 2-11 team can muster....

Joseph Fauria's Tweet About His Girlfriend And Russell Wilson Is...Odd

A little past midnight, Lions tight end Joseph Fauria tweeted about his girlfriend Erika Hammond and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, suggesting, well, something....

Chris Baker Confirms His "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" After Earning A Sack

Washington defensive lineman Chris Baker appeared to perform the "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture today after his third-quarter sack of the Rams' Shaun Hill, and he confirmed its meaning after the game....

Santa Clara Police Attack Fan At Pac-12 Championship Game

Here is a good example of how to not to police people, as seen at Friday's Pac-12 championship game. According to the video uploader, this confrontation started when the man in white walked down the wrong pathway. The situation then quickly escalated, for no clear reason. A lieutenant from the Santa...

Jeff Fisher Taunts 'Skins With RG3 Trade Haul Before Game

The Rams shut out the 'Skins 24-0 today, but St. Louis head coach Jeff Fisher punked Washington before the game even started....

Joseph Fauria Scores, Twerks

Lions tight end Joseph Fauria scored his first touchdown of the season today, which means Joseph Fauria danced. Joseph Fauria is good at dancing....

Steve Smith Talking Shit To A Dolphins Fan: "All I Need Is One Hit"

A fan at Sun Life Stadium jawed at Ravens receiver Steve Smith, as if that was a wise thing to do. As Smith went to the locker room, he said, "All I need is one hit." He's probably right. Smith will imagine Ken Lucas's face on your body and end you....

Panthers-Saints Fight Results In Ejection

Carolina tight end Brandon Williams earned an early ejection from today's game for throwing a punch during a fight that happened after the Panthers scored on a short run to take a 17-0 lead against the Saints in New Orleans....

London Fletcher: Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett Is "Clueless"

This morning, former Washington linebacker and current CBS analyst London Fletcher openly wondered why defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's still employed. Fletcher played under Haslett for four seasons, and claimed that when he played, Haslett managed the defense so poorly, the linebacker would chan...

Alabama, Oregon, FSU, And Ohio State Make College Football Playoff

Your college football playoff selections are here, and Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, and Ohio State will face off to decide this season's national champion....

Pennsylvania D-III Coach Miffed That Chip Kelly Didn't Support His Team

Sound the siren: We have some D-III football beef. This beef is HOT....

Josh Levin looks at the inaccurate rage of #FSUTwitter, and compares it to another subculture that was concerned about ethics in journalism. The money quote: "Here's what #FSUTwitter doesn't seem to understand: If you believe that Winston is innocent, then you should be mad as hell about the slow, i...

A Special Sunday Syllabus: Today's Guide to Ignoring the NFL

Below you'll find some great and required NFL reading from around the interwebs, for all the time you will spend not watching football today. Dig in!...

Bears Fans Stabbed After Game [Update]

A fight between two Bears fans and four Cowboys fans last night outside Soldier Field ended with the Bears fans sent to the hospital with stab wounds. [Update: see below.]...

Dez Bryant Doesn't "Give A Fuck" What You Think About His Yelling

Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has a habit of getting really energetic on the sidelines. As we've found out via the NFL's access to players, Bryant just likes shouting to keep his teammates' morale high. He and corner Orlando Scandrick were yelling on the bench last night so the Cowboys could hold thei...