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I drove motorcycles for a number of years and had some very close scrapes that convinced me it was time to quit. So these types of stories have just a bit more resonance with me. - Walter.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38193896/former-ravens-seahawks-rb-alex-collins-dies-28 Didn't really know much about Collins, but 28 is way too young to leave this world. - Walter.

Growing up in Texas I remember many Fall seasons watching teams in the Southwest Conference and the associated rivalries. When Arkansas left in 1992, the hand writing was on the wall. Revenues were down due to the SMU death penalty and it was inevitable that other teams would seek greener...

While it is probably the exception to the rule, a few come to mind. Fred Dean sat out the majority of a season with the Forty-Niners during one of their Super Bowl years. John Riggins retired for a year and came back to win Super Bowl MVP for Washington. Bo Jackson sat out the entire 1985...

Sort of reminds me of when all (or nearly all) of the College Bowl games moved from broadcast television (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX) and went to cable. For a long time I did not have cable and I made the choice for a number of years to forgo what had always been a big part of sports around the...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35649481/eagles-cb-cops-holding-hoping-let-slide - Walter.

So next year; will anyone come up with a defensive strategy to combat the Eagles' wedge/sneak for short yardage which was a sure thing in this game? Congratulations to the Chiefs on a very impressive comeback. Congratulations to Patrick Mahomes for MVP. Congratulations to Dak Prescott for the...

I'm sure Brady doesn't need the money, but in addition to Robert's point I would add that by committing to broadcasting, Brady permits himself to continue to be around the personalities that have been a part of his professional football career and the game itself. Assuming that they didn't...

The Golden Rule: the man with the gold makes the rules. - Walter.

This season, due to the incomplete Monday Night game, if the Bills make it to the AFC Championship game, I'd be fine with a neutral site for that one game, since the Bills did not have an opportunity to match the Chiefs' 14-3 record. (Plus they did defeat the Chiefs during the regular season.)...

In the old system there was never more than a one day advantage in terms of rest. Was that unfair? Yes, but not unreasonably so given the necessity of games on Saturday and Sunday. My beef is with the Monday Night playoff contest that provides a two day rest advantage. Actually a little...

Personally, I really dislike the idea of rewarding an inferior team for playing in a crap division. The Buccaneers should have had to go on the road. Seeding the teams based solely on regular season records, with all of the usual tie breakers would be much fairer. If you are going to reward...

Kerry Collins took three teams to the NFL Playoffs. '96 Panthers '00 Giants & '02 Giants '08 Titans - Walter. '

Maher has been a good kicker all season for the Cowboys, so I doubt they will be looking for a replacement. The first two PATs he attempted just looked liked wounded ducks and went wide right. He over-corrected on the third kick and it went wide left. The fourth PAT attempt hit the top of...

It felt close to an illegal block, but there was enough "side" component that I think the referee let it go. Just a huge turning point in the game. I was honestly surprised by how close this game was given the QB situation. During one of the CBS telecasts this weekend, Tony Romo made the...

I know it is popular to dump on Cousins, but the Vikings lost because of their defense, not their offense. Cousins neither coaches nor plays for the Vikings' secondary. He was 31 / 39 for 273 yards and 2 TD / 0 Int which is pretty respectable. I suppose you can argue whether 24 points is...

Maybe someone should forward this web page to Tua... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NFL_players_with_chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy - Walter.

A CNN Medical Advisor indicated that he believed that Hamlin experienced Ventricular Defibrillation. As per the advisor, just the right sort of impact at just the right (or most inopportune) moment can trigger this condition. Additionally the timing of events, contact and subsequent loss of...

Living near Houston (most of my life) I recall the exodus of the Oilers. I absolutely, positively despised Bud Adams. Bum Phillips, who had turned the Oilers into a contending franchise, was nearly universally admired in Houston. Bud Adams' firing of Phillips was probably the breaking point...

Followed him pretty avidly when he was with the Houston Texans. While I realize that appearances can be deceiving, he seemed pretty engaged with the local community and was widely admired in Houston. He was a great player but he certainly had more than his share of injuries. The Texans had...

I think a lot of sports fans can relate to that sort of experience. For me... "The Catch" - Had to endure seeing this on every NFL highlight reel for years and years. - Walter.

No real dog in the fight during the Vikings / Colts game, but as someone who watched the Oilers let the Bills overcome a 32 point deficit in 1993, I am somewhat happy to see that infamous record surpassed by another team. My sympathies to the Colts' fan, I know how you are feeling right now. -...

Sorry to hear that news. RIP. My recollection of Guy is that he basically revolutionized the punter position, which had previously been an afterthought. I wonder how many yards of field position the Raiders gained from his exceptional skills during his tenure? A lot I imagine. - Walter.

Gotta have your priorities. - Walter.

There is a great quote in the film Grand Canyon wherein Kevin Kline's character says of Steve Martin's film producer Davis: "...Why is it that when someone is successful in one field, they think they know everything?" I think that is at the heart of a lot of the problems that plague some of...

Good decision. :) - Walter.

I remember when the Houston Texans drafted David Carr in 2002. The hype was that he was going to be great NFL quarterback. He was sacked 76 time in his rookie year and I felt like it just ruined him. He played for the Texans four or five seasons and was constantly under siege by opposing...