Watching Football For Dummies

The biggest football game of the year is upon us. Not only does this bring excitement for our favorite team, anger towards the one we are hoping to lose, and enough chicken wings to feed a small country–it brings a sense of confusion and anxiety to those who know little to nothing about the sport. […]

How Fans Of A Japanese Horse Game Expanded A Football Team’s Popularity Online

Sports remain a massive industry within the United States. That said, demographics have undoubtedly changed. Younger generations are tuning into games less and less, and young fans who do would rather watch highlight reels or matches online with their favorite streamer.  The industry is at an age where audience outreach is being put in the […]

Seahawks and Patriots are Headed to Super Bowl LX

The AFC and NFC Championship football games were played over the weekend. The New England Patriots faced the Broncos in Denver, while the Los Angeles Rams headed to Seattle to play against the Seahawks. Not gonna lie, both games had me on the edge of my seat.  After losing their starting quarterback, Bo Nix, to […]

Will the New York Giants’ New Coach be a Good Fit for the Team?

The New York Giants have announced that John Harbaugh will be the team’s 21st head coach. Harbaugh was fired after a difficult season for the Ravens, who missed the playoffs with a record of 8-9. So what should New York Giants fans expect from the team’s new coach? Harbaugh has a strong record of success. […]

Preparing for the Celebrations.. Or the Defeats

The end of January and beginning of February often is perceived as the dead of winter, the end of the holiday season, and dreams of summer and warmer weather. For your football fanatic friends, it is one of the most exciting times of year. With the AFC and NFC championship games approaching Sunday, January 25 […]

Never Count Them Out: Jets’ Perseverance Shines in 27–24 Win

The New York Jets won against the Atlanta Falcons 27 to 24 yesterday, and this win really showed the team’s perseverance. It wasn’t a perfect game by any means; there were a lot of mistakes made on both sides. It also wasn’t a fancy one to write home about either. Still, it was a game […]

How Trading Sauce Gardner Helped the Jets and Colts in Different Ways

When the Jets sent their cornerback, Sauce Gardner, to the Colts, many fans were stunned. He’d been one of their best players. However, when you look at the trade from a closer perspective, the deal makes sense for both sides. The Jets walked away with two first-round draft picks. That gives them a strong foundation to rebuild […]

Defying the Odds: Jets’ Back-to-Back Wins Signal Real Change

Yesterday, the Jets beat the Cleveland Browns which honestly showed signs of something different. They won with a score of 27-20 thanks to two early touchdowns from the special teams (involving a kickoff and a punt) and a clutch score in the fourth quarter.  It’s their second win in a row. The last game they […]

Why “Remember the Titans” Still Hits Hard Today

Honestly, I didn’t really think much of the movie Remember the Titans when I first saw it on the TV. Growing up, my brother was a football player, and my uncle was a coach. It was pretty typical for a football movie of some kind to be on in our house. It took sitting down and watching […]

From Zero to First: The Jets’ Comeback That Ended the Drought

Maybe it’s fitting that on the weekend they lost one of their greats, the Jets finally found something to smile about. Hours after hearing about Nick Mangold’s passing, the team pulled off its first win of the season, a 39-38 comeback over the Bengals. This win was exactly what they needed. They were down in […]

A Jet Forever: Nick Mangold’s Life, His Loss, and the Lesson Left Behind

News like this doesn’t feel real. Nick Mangold, someone who was pretty much the face of the Jets’ offensive line for over a decade, gone at just 41. For fans, teammates and a city that loved him, it’s a really hard thing to process. It’s always hard to process the loss of someone so special. […]

Why Jaxson Dart Will Be The Giants Starting QB

I think we all know and feel when there is a change of guard underway. People cherish the old times, but when a new standard is set, the tides start to shift.  Mainstays get replaced and newcomers take the reins. It hurts but it’s inevitable and it’s a concept that is especially common in the […]

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