Scorigami & the Joy of Statistical RarityWhy the thrill of a rare final score taps into something deeply humanNov 6Nov 6
The Case for a Group of Five PlayoffAs the gap between the Power Four and everyone else widens, a proposal for a second playoffOct 31A response icon1Oct 31A response icon1
The Case for the Detroit Lions as America’s TeamMirroring a modern American ideal through toughness, intelligence, and unfiltered authenticityOct 24Oct 24
The Impending TV-ification of Sports PodcastsSpotify and Netflix are bringing sports podcasts to the living room, promising bigger reach, higher production value, and some new…Oct 17A response icon10Oct 17A response icon10
Racism, Social Media, & the Tragedy of Kyren LacyHow a familiar narrative, amplified online, helped strip a young man of dignity, context, and hopeOct 10A response icon1Oct 10A response icon1
Performance, Perception, & a Reframing of Ricky Watters’ CareerA great running back, an infamous quote, and a career that was defined by four wordsOct 6Oct 6
“Him” & the Underbelly of Pro FootballWhat a gruesome film reveals about devotion, damage, and the business of footballSep 24Sep 24
Is It Time to Bring Back the Ticket Stub?The case for a commemorative ticket post-event to balance the convenience of the modern world with the nostalgia of the pastSep 22Sep 22
Football, Politics, & the NFL’s Audience CalculusWhat the recent Charlie Kirk tributes say about a long-running strategy of political positioningSep 18Sep 18
The Slippery Slope of the NBA Becoming a “Highlight League”Pricing, platforms, & the erosion of basketball’s full-game narrativeSep 12Sep 12
