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, 2009Condensing the NFL Combine
Chris Sprow...25-point primer on what we saw. 1. May The Schwartz Be With You Not only did new Lions coach Jim Schwartz claim that Bill Belichick, "probably had more to do with my development than...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 24, 2009Rare Air: Reggie Bush and Red Bull
Alyssa Roenigk...Air Force—and a photographer leans out to snap a few cross shots of the New Orleans Saints running back. Below, wakeboarder J.D. Webb flies behind the wake of a boat that's...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 30, 2009Eight Men Out
Doug Mittler...may remember this. Don't bring it up. Please. ANYTIME SOON? The Browns are starting over with new coach Eric Mangini, who apparently is now swayed by history—or sentiment. One of his first...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 29, 2009A Second Look: College Football Studs of '05
Tim Keown, David Fleming, Ted Bauer and Mag.Com Staff...played (in the eyes of some)? Riding the pine. While we're on this topic, the New Orleans Saints didn't make the playoffs. Reggie Bush was leading the NFL in rushing early last season...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2009ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings
Ted BauerFOR BEST AFC/NFC TITLE GAME EVER, WE'RE GOING PATRIOTS VS. COLTS FROM THE 2006 SEASON [Ed's note: Not sure what All-World Power Rankings is? Please ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 16, 2009In Defense Of The Prevent
David FlemingJohn Madden threw it under the bus. We defend it.
Story | Conversation | January 16, 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, 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, 2009In This Issue: 3-2-1 Meltdown
Seth Wickersham...game situations are dicey for coaches, as ESPN The Magazine senior writer Seth Wickersham explores in this new feature, "3-2-1 Meltdown." It's a timely read, especially considering one or both of Sunday...
Blog Entry | 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
Dear Flem: Questions for Conference Championship Weekend
David FlemingDavid Fleming is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine, who also pens "The Flem File" on Page 2. He's written some big-time NFL pieces for The Mag, in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 15, 2009ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings
Ted BauerMOST IMPORTANT PLAYER/COACH FROM ALL FOUR TEAMS THIS WEEKEND? WE'LL TAKE BRIAN DAWKINS [Ed's note: Not sure what All-World Power Rankings is? Please...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 14, 2009ESPNTheMag.Com Presents: All-World Power Rankings
Ted BauerFOR BEST ROOKIE NFL QB EVER, WE'LL (STILL) TAKE DAN MARINO IN 1983 What is "All-World Power Rankings?" Before this year, conventional wisdom held t...
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