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
Game of Chance
DAVID FLEMINGWITH A GAMBLING SCANDAL IN HIS PAST, EX-NOLE ADRIAN McPHERSON NEEDS AN NFL TEAM TO BET ON HIS FUTURE
Story | March 15, 2005
Turn it On
David FlemingBen Roethlisberger's cool fire is just one example of how the NFL's playoff studs ignite their teams.
Story | January 18, 2005
Up the gut
Bruce FeldmanThe BCS champ must run through USC's Lofa Tatupu or Oklahoma's Lance Mitchell, hardened middle linebackers linked by a common goal and a twist of fate.
Story | December 29, 2004
Beyond belief
John GustafsonNate Robinson's mind-bending skills have everyone asking how he does what he does. His opponents have until March to figure it out.
Story | December 29, 2004
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
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 Engine
Curry Kirkpatrick, ESPN The MagazineMarshall Faulk and the Rams: losers when apart, winners together.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2000
The Engine
Curry Kirkpatrick, ESPN The MagazineMarshall Faulk and the Rams: losers when apart, winners together.
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2000
Rebel, Rebel
Tom Friend, ESPN The MagazineUSC wideout R. Jay Soward has Heisman skills -- but a penchant for speaking his mind that may keep his name off the trophy.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 1999
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