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Pisarcik eager to set record straight; others aren't

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Thirty years later, it's still unclear what exactly triggered the Miracle at the Meadowlands. Why? Because many of the principals involved still aren't talking, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Fog Bowl: 'A supernatural experience'

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Nearly 20 years ago, a batch of fog dominated a Bears-Eagles playoff game. It remains entrenched in the minds of those who experienced it, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

'Supernatural' catch by Tyree a play for the ages

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

What drives Tom Brady? ESPN.com's Greg Garber discovers the insecurities that make for greatness in the Patriots quarterback.

Story | Conversation | February 03, 2008

Seau hoping his 18th season yields the promised ring

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

What's left for Junior Seau, the linebacker who seemingly has everything? After 18 seasons, the quest for that missing Super Bowl ring is the thing.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2008

Bucs' Garcia in his comfort zone

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Bucs QB Jeff Garcia, even more than Giants quarterback Eli Manning, may well have a greater impact on Sunday's playoff game than any other player, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008

Sam Wyche: From NFL to high school...and loving it

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Former NFL head coach Sam Wyche is enjoying his second coaching stint with the Pickens (S.C.) High School Blue Flame, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007

Players could face tougher penalties for misbehavior

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Off-field incidents involving players have brought the NFL under intense scrutiny, Greg Garber writes. Could tougher penalties for bad behavior be next?

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2007

Thanks to Rooney Rule, doors opened

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The Rooney Rule has helped turn around the NFL's once-dismal record of hiring minority head coaches, Greg Garber writes.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2007

Williams' Super Bowl start opened door to dreams

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In retrospect, it seems preposterous, but in the first 40 Super Bowls there wasn't a single black head coach, Greg Garber writes. On Sunday, there will be two.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2007

Bailey not only best this year, maybe best ever

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Champ Bailey had a season that left even grizzled veterans grasping for superlatives. Greg Garber suggests this one: defensive player of the year.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2007

Coach's quick thinking keyed Hester's return

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The authors of the two longest plays in NFL history, Devin Hester and Nathan Vasher have a unique bond, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2006

Mind-set of the kicker

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

From dealing with pressure to recovering from misses, Greg Garber talked kicking with seven of the NFL's best kickers.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2006

Spellman returns to football after addressing disorder

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Alonzo Spellman's life and NFL career were turned upside down due to bipolar disorder, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2006

Teams more diligent in assessing players' character

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

"Character" is a buzzword throughout the NFL draft process and definitely factors into where a player is selected, writes Greg Garber.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2006

QB's success product of great support system

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In realizing that he can't do everything by himself, QB Ben Roethlisberger has gone from caretaker to playmaker for the Steelers.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2006