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If The NFL Is Worse Now, The Reason Why Is Obvious<em></em>
The examined hypothesis of Kevin Clark’s new article in The Ringer, about a belief within the NFL that the “on-field product” is becoming kinda shitty, is that the game is suffering because the league is getting drastically younger, which has led to players with underdeveloped skills and minds seein...
Deadspin 25: South Alabama Already Downed One SEC Team. Who's Next?<em></em>
Welcome to the Deadspin 25, a college football poll that strives to be more democratic and less useless than every other preseason poll. Leading up to the college football season kickoff, we will give you previews of the 25 teams that you, the readers, voted to be most worthy of writing about. Now, ...
Show Us Your Fantasy Football Team
With the NFL season starting tomorrow, you have likely already drafted your fantasy team(s). Who did you take? We want to see it....
John Harbaugh Used Player's Funeral As Chance To Complain To NFLPA Head About The CBA
The Ringer’s Kevin Clark has a good piece on what NFL rosters getting younger means for the league, and it includes an anecdote about the time that Ravens head coach John Harbaugh accosted NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith at a goddamn funeral:...
Witness Claims Ezekiel Elliott's Girlfriend Asked Her To Lie To Police
Yesterday, the Columbus prosecutor’s office announced that it would not be pursuing charges against Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who was accused of committing domestic violence on five separate occasions by his girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson. Today, the prosecutor’s office released documents ...
Columbus Prosecutor's Office Will Not Charge Ezekiel Elliott With Domestic Battery
In July, Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott’s girlfriend, Tiffany Thompson, posted photos of bruises that she claimed were given to her by Elliott during a domestic dispute. Thompson went on to submit an official complaint in which she alleged that Elliott had abused her on five sepa...
Deadspin 25: New Mexico State Is So Bad, Not Even The Sun Belt Wants It
Welcome to the Deadspin 25, a college football poll that strives to be more democratic and less useless than every other preseason poll. Leading up to the college football season kickoff, we will give you previews of the 25 teams that you, the readers, voted to be most worthy of writing about. Now, ...
Georgia Pastor Delivers Sermon On Nick Chubb
Last season, after reeling off seven-straight 100-yard games, Nick Chubb tore everything except his ACL on his first carry against Tennessee, killing his season and sending all Georgia believers into hiding. Now, like the Good Lord, Chubb has returned, and one Atlanta pastor knows just how to pass o...
Which Of These Statements About The Jaguars Is True?
A football quiz for all you football fans. No cheating!...
49ers Release Bruce Miller After He Allegedly Assaulted Elderly Man
San Francisco 49ers fullback Bruce Miller was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting a 70-year-old man and the man’s 29-year-old son at a Marriott in San Francisco. A few hours later, the 49ers announced that Miller had been released:...
Dalvin Cook Tries To Score Touchdown; Fails
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Jabari Ruffin Suspended One Half For Crushing Alabama Player's Balls
USC linebacker Jabari Ruffin will miss the first half of the Trojans’ game against Utah State after being busted for stomping on Alabama cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick’s balls....
Burglars Target Sam Foltz's Family While They Attend Nebraska Game In His Memory
Thieves took off with about $1,400 worth of items after targeting the family of Sam Foltz while they were in Lincoln for a memorial ceremony dedicated to the Nebraska punter killed in a car accident this summer. ...
Notre Dame Ties Texas On Blocked PAT
One of this weekend’s wildest games got even stranger when Notre Dame surrendered the lead to Texas on a late touchdown, only to equalize the score when Shaun Crawford returned the Longhorns’ blocked point-after attempt the length of the field for two points....
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Torii Hunter Jr. Helped Off Field After Being Blasted In The Head [Update]
Torii Hunter Jr. headed to the locker room after being crushed by Texas defensive back DeShon Elliott on a play that left nearly every viewer wondering why officials didn’t throw a targeting flag....
Here Are Two Visceral Reminders To Always Be Aware Of Your Surroundings
Football is a dangerous sport, especially if you are not playing it:...
What The Hell
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