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The New Orleans Saints & the Cost of Deprioritizing the Quarterback Position
Deferring development and a plan at the position has left New Orleans stuck in the middle and reminds us of the importance of quarterback talent in…
Oct 9
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Omar Zahran
The Penn State Illusion of Elite Status
The numbers say good but not great, and that gap defines the Nittany Lions
Oct 8
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Omar Zahran
Arch Manning & Unwinnable Expectations
Early struggles, immense pressure, and the cost of a last name
Oct 1
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Omar Zahran
September 2025
Why NFL Coaches Still Get Conservative When It Matters Most
The cost of playing it safe when the game is on the line
Sep 30
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Omar Zahran
Daniel Jones & the Era of the Second Chance Quarterback
A surprising resurgence & what it tells us about the life cycle of an NFL quarterback
Sep 26
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Omar Zahran
Jaxson Dart & the Rookie Quarterback Clock
What recent first-round precedents and cap dynamics suggest about the Giants making a quarterback change
Sep 25
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Omar Zahran
Is It Time to Bring Back the Ticket Stub?
The case for a commemorative ticket post-event to balance the convenience of the modern world with the nostalgia of the past
Sep 22
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Omar Zahran
Football, Politics, & the NFL’s Audience Calculus
What the recent Charlie Kirk tributes say about a long-running strategy of political positioning
Sep 18
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Omar Zahran
The Slippery Slope of the NBA Becoming a “Highlight League”
Pricing, platforms, & the erosion of basketball’s full-game narrative
Sep 12
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Omar Zahran
What "How I Met Your Mother" Teaches Us About Sports Fandom
How Marshall, Robin, Ted, Barney, & Lily map the spectrum of sports fandom
Sep 11
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Omar Zahran
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Derrick Henry & the (Increasingly Rare) Urban Legend Running Back
Generations will look back at the Ravens back as a legend of the era, but he might be the last of his breed in a sport that is obsessed with analytical…
Sep 9
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Omar Zahran
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Lee Corso’s Exit & the Last Remnants of Old College Football
For nearly 40 years, Lee Corso was the heartbeat of Saturdays. His retirement marks the end of an illustrious career and highlights the sport’s…
Sep 8
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Omar Zahran
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