Don't Think. Just Play.
Andy Kamenetzky and Brian KamenetzkyDuring the playoffs' most critical moments, the brain can be a player's best friend--or his worst enemy
Story | Conversation | March 24, 20093-2-1 ... 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, 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, 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, 2009Refs, 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
A TON OF VALUE
Seth WickershamKnow who's never won the NFL's MVP Award? A group of offensive linemen. Know who else? A group of defensive linemen. And—this year especially—that's too bad.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008Shock 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, 2008Scrap Mettle
Jerry BembryWhen big plays happen for the Patriots, Mike Vrabel's in the middle of the pile
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Worlds Apart
Tom FriendTebucky Jones used his NFL riches to build the perfect life for his kids. Then he decided they had it just a little too easy
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Living Scared
David FlemingA year after Sean Taylor's murder, NFL players still live in fear.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2008The Gift That Keeps Giving
David FlemingThanks to do-it-all defender Adalius Thomas, the only thing the Ravens are shopping for this season is rings
Story | Conversation | October 13, 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.
Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008UP FRONT
Stephen A. SmithTo heck with fantasy. I'm about what's real.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008WE'RE ALL JUST DAY TO DAY
Seth WickershamIt's not enough to grit through pain in the NFL. Players must follow an unwritten toughness code—or end up rehabbing their reps.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008EDITOR'S PICKS
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