Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
In playoffs, home field isn't a clear advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineTeams have struggled on their home turf, but that doesn't mean the principles of home field advantage are entirely absent.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Beating the Spread in the Playoffs
Chad MillmanHow did every playoff team do against the spread?
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008
Six Days 'til Sunday
David FlemingNFL teams spend six days planning, prepping and practicing. That, as much as what happens Sunday, determines who wins.
Story | November 23, 2004
Edge Wise
Gene WojciechowskiTo get to Miami in January, you have to control the toughest seven yards in football all season.
Story | August 15, 2004
Sunday Drive
David FlemingSteve Smith's engine earned him a fantasy life. But can he idle down enough to enjoy it?
Story | August 01, 2004
The fifth major
Larry SmithWith better ratings than hockey and a minor league of its own, Arena Football isn't the NFL's little brother any more.
Story | May 23, 2004
Blood Oath
Blair R. Fischer with Dave Fleming...head. "Have you ever thought about what it's like to die?" Deidra asked. Lane, the Carolina Panthers, all-time leading rusher at the time, didn't scare easy. With the same decisiveness he...
Story | February 04, 2004
Blood Oath
Blair R. Fischer with Dave Fleming...head. "Have you ever thought about what it's like to die?" Deidra asked. Lane, the Carolina Panthers, all-time leading rusher at the time, didn't scare easy. With the same decisiveness he...
Story | February 02, 2004
27 REDSHIRTS
Justin Heckert, ESPN The MagazineGeorgia State's first class is ready to play right away—in 2010.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2009
Ethan's Bowl Game Picks
Ethan has a gift for picking. He shares his Bowl projections.
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008
Hide and Heat Seek
Michael SmithYou can try to block Willie McGinest. You just have to find him first.
Story | October 13, 2004
Multi-flex
David FlemingPiece by piece, Rams safety Adam Archuleta turned himself into a player with no limits.
Story | August 30, 2004
Get Your Crib Sheets Here
Jason Langendorf, Scouts, Inc.Looking for an edge on draft day? You've come to the right place.
Story | August 01, 2004
The Ultimate Weapon
Bruce Feldman, ESPN The MagazineGetting your hands on Michael Vick is one thing -- tackling him is a whole different problem.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 1999
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