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4th and Inches: Super Bowl Storylines

Brett Abrams January 30, 2023
The stage is set for a Super Bowl LVII showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, and this year's game will be a historic one. Columnist Brett Abrams details storylines that have emerged leading up to the big showdown.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Buying or selling Week 1 reactions

Ethan Biddle September 15, 2021
Ethan Biddle reviews takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season.
First and Goal: Kyler Murray was worth the No. 1 pick

First and Goal: Kyler Murray was worth the No. 1 pick

Chris Larabee November 19, 2020
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has proven to be worth his No. 1 overall draft selection.
The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

The Blue Line: Give Lamar Jackson the Heisman now

Mike Benedykciuk September 22, 2016

Louisville University quarterback Lamar Jackson has started this college football season on a truly remarkable run. Through three games, Louisville has climbed from No. 19 in the AP Poll all the way up...

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow is trying his hand at baseball... but why? PHOTO COURTESY FLICKR USER JEFFREY BEALL

Why We Play: Tim Tebow and the value of a headline

Simon Kienitz Kincade September 11, 2016

It’s that time of year again. Summer is waning, school has started up again, the New England foliage is tinged with autumnal hues, and the NFL rules the sports world every Sunday. That’s right,...

The Blue Line: The Minnesota Vikings made a potentially fatal mistake

The Blue Line: The Minnesota Vikings made a potentially fatal mistake

Mike Benedykciuk September 8, 2016

Last week, after Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a devastating knee injury, including a torn ACL, a dislocated knee and structural knee damage, many thought 36-year-old backup...

PHOTO COURTESY KEITH ALLISON/FLICKR

EDITORIAL: FSU settlement doesn’t erase sexual assault

Editors January 27, 2016

How much is settling a campus sexual assault case worth? Well, about $1 million. Florida State University paid $950,000 to settle a 2012 lawsuit filed by former student Erica Kinsman, alleging the then-Seminoles’...

Fish And Chipps: Leonard Fournette shouldn’t play another down of college football

Fish And Chipps: Leonard Fournette shouldn’t play another down of college football

Isaac Chipps October 15, 2015

Leonard Fournette knows his football history. He pays homage to the running back legends. He never takes credit for his personal success and always pays tribute to his teammates, who pave the way for...

The Blue Line: Chip Kelly on the hot seat?

The Blue Line: Chip Kelly on the hot seat?

Mike Benedykciuk September 23, 2015

The first two weeks of NFL action have now concluded. Some teams are optimistic, eager to attack the rest of the season. Other teams, like the Philadelphia Eagles, face virtual must-win scenarios in...

The Blue Line: Marcus Mariota shines in NFL debut

The Blue Line: Marcus Mariota shines in NFL debut

Mike Benedykciuk September 17, 2015

Football season has now officially started, and fans everywhere have already suffered great anguish or welcomed great joy. The start of a new season brings hope to many struggling franchises, particularly...

Foul Shots: Specialization

Daily Free Press Admin March 5, 2014

Quarterback Jameis Winston is the best college football player in the nation, according to Heisman Trophy voters. After he plays the required amount of college seasons at Florida State University (in his...

Foul Shots: Michael Sam: The pioneer

Daily Free Press Admin February 12, 2014

There has never been an active gay football player in the NFL. Several players have come out after leaving the league, including Ray McDonald and Wade Davis. In other words, there’s never been a great,...

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