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Clint Eastwood has an explanation for Yordan Alvarez’s hot streakOnce Clint Eastwood turned into his character from “Gran Torino” I haven’t paid as much attention to the Hollywood legend’s movies. So forgive me, I just saw “Trouble with the Curve,” and aside from more evidence that Justin Timberlake isn’t an actor, I walked away pleasantly surprised. It was a pre...

Where in the world is the Giants’ punter? [Update] He's back in the StatesDo you know where your punter is? In the case of 31 NFL teams this week, he’ll be at practice. The 4-1 New York Football Giants aren’t conducting drills from the same continent where starting punter Jamie Gillan is. After the Giants defeated the Packers three days ago in London, Gillan — nicknamed “...

We’re witnessing the greatest punting seasons (PLURAL!) of all-timeEverybody hates punting. I know there’s a big movement to give punters the respect they deserve, and yes, punters are people, but you can’t deny that punting is the worst part of football. When the most exciting part of a punt is how favorably/unfavorably it bounces, you know it’s not an exciting pa...

A steal of home, a catwalk, a double punt, and more in wild night

There were just a handful of games going on last night, but enough fodder produced from both to last as long as that box of Graham Crackers in your pantry....

Why isn’t Marquette King still punting in the NFL? I asked him

Generally speaking, when an All-Pro player is healthy, they’re employed in today’s NFL. For whatever reason, that isn’t the case for Marquette King, who is healthy, available, and ready to contribute for an NFL franchise. The former second team All-Pro punter, oozing with personality and ability, la...

SEE IT! HS punter picks up botched snap, ruins defenders, cruises for 55-yard TD

Yes, special teams players are people too. Except this one looks like he should be playing in the backfield. So it’s no surprise that Nicho Domine, the high school punter featured in this video, lists himself as a defensive back and wide receiver on his Twitter page. The kid also says he’ll try to w...