The following was sent to a family group chat of Cowboy fans in the early morning hours following the inexplicable collapse of the Cowboys against the Packers in the 2024 Wildcard Round. It addresses the irrationality and consequences of the Cowboy fan experience. On a Fall Sunday afternoon in the early 2000’s I sat on […]
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Cowboys vs 49ers: Divisional Round Preview With the Wildcard Round concluded, football fans can carry on unencumbered by the likes of the Staley-saddled Chargers or the one-possession-wonder Vikings. Proven further by the NFL’s inexplicable addition of the 7th seed in 2020 (0-6 all time), the Wildcard rarely allows fraudulent teams to escape its grasp. The
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In two consecutive seasons the NFL offices determined that Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on America’s team warranted the spotlight of a week one primetime matchup. They struck gold on the first attempt, screening a hotly contested 31-29 Tampa victory that came down to the very last drive. The second attempt
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The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams have been wrapt in nervous anticipation for two weeks. The Rams have had the luxury of staying home since the Divisional round, while the Bengals have not spent more than eight days in the same town since early December. The recently established track record for Super Bowl teams playing
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The sun is setting on the 2021 NFL season as the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams players practice for the most important game of their careers. In just nine days, one team will set itself apart from thirty-one other organizations as the undisputed king of American Football. How have these two teams accomplished
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Welcome back loyal readers! Your feedback has been heard. While we cannot offer an audio version, there will be a new focus on storylines, specifics, and reminders. There are a few things that will remain this week, including football history of the week and an abbreviated/updated playoff standings. Another week is upon us, and in
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