3-2-1 ... Meltdown
Seth WickershamQuick: your team's down five, ball in the red zone, 28 seconds left, no timeouts. What do you do? If you don't have a clue, don't feel bad. Neither do many NFL head coaches.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Right Leg, Don't Fail Me Now
David FlemingFrom 2002 to 2007, 12 playoff games were decided by late field goals. Want to know what to look for in these situations?
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009Just Crazy Enough To Work
Eddie MatzWhen the game's on the line, there are certain skills you need. Here's how people pull 'em off.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009In Defense Of The Prevent
David FlemingJohn Madden threw it under the bus. We defend it.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009In 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
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
You Have No Idea
Shaun Assael and Peter Keating (additional reporting by Tim Bella), ESPN The MagazineMarvin Harrison has always let his hands do the talking. Turns out, they've been saying things no one expected to hear.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2009Shock to the System
David FlemingWowed by The Wildcat, Spread HD and A-11? You ain't seen nothing yet. An offensive revolution is coming to the NFL. Can anyone stop it?
Story | Conversation | December 18, 2008Quiet Riot
David FlemingColt's linebacker Gary Brackett doesn't talk much about the heartbreak he's endured. It would take too long.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Living Scared
David FlemingA year after Sean Taylor's murder, NFL players still live in fear.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008Get In Line
Carmen Renee ThompsonThe Cardinals signed Edgerrin James for his A-list name and Pro Bowl game. But it's his attitude that may ultimately lead Arizona out of the dumps
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Real World: Miami
All you "experts" think you know just what it takes to win the big game. Well, not to throw sand in your face, but we've got a few questions that will wreck some very popular theories. Hey, life's a beach. Luckily, we've also got some answers.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008Away Games
David FlemingWe've always admired NFL coaches who sleep in the office, ignore their families and think only about winning. But the grind has become so harsh that even some of the winners are wondering if it's worth it
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008Arthur & Mike: A Love Story Gone Bad
David FlemingFalcons owner Arthur Blank put his faith-and his franchise-in the hands of Michael Vick. That'll teach him.
Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008Hold The Line
Ryan McGeeIn a season filled with upsets, Jake Long is teaching his Wolverines-and the rest of college football-the season's not over until the final whistle.
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