Tag: NFL
The NFL Miracle
Tim Tebow was able to orchestrate his first miracle: A 15-point comeback with less than three minutes left in the Broncos’ game against the Dolphins. The miracle is not that Tebow won the game for […]
So, You Wanna Learn Football 3 : The Officials
On the gridiron, there is an offense, defense, special teams unit and of course, the officials. The officials, the guys dressed like zebras, are a tough breed. Fans love them, jeer at them, throw things […]
A Tale of Two Quarterbacks: Did God Choose Tim Tebow?
So, it’s official. Head Coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos has capitulated to public pressure and named Tim Tebow starting Quarterback. Well, what can you expect after the extraordinary effort of fans who went […]
So, You Wanna Learn Football 2
Well, last lesson (https://humoroutcasts.com/2011/so-you-wanna-learn-football-lesson-1/), I took you through some of the basics of football play. But then I thought, “How can I expect those who know nothing about football to appreciate the game without understanding […]
When Coaches Hurt: The Spagnuolo-Harbaugh Affair
Apparently, St. Louis Rams’ Coach, Steve Spagnuolo, was miffed at John Harbaugh, one of his best friends and the coach of the Baltimore Ravens because the Ravens throttled the Rams 37-7 in last week’s game. […]
So, You Wanna Learn Football? Lesson 1
Recently, two women asked me to explain football to them. It seems their boss is hosting a football party and they do not want to look “stupid” when watching the game. The women have been […]
Did Ron Jaworski’s On Air Slip Warrant an Apology?
So, Ron Jaworski said the “S” word on the air last night while broadcasting Monday Night Football on ESPN. I didn’t even notice it. That probably means I either watch too much cable or I […]
Here Comes the Turk – The Grim Reaper of the NFL
The Turk is Coming! The Turk is Coming! Yes, the grim reaper of football is scheduled to make his appearance. Today is Cut Down Day in the NFL. I understand that it is an emotional […]
How Fans Can Scare NFL Owners and Players to Settle
As an NFL fan who waits for daily news about any type of progress being made between NFL players and owners, I have thought about actions I could take to help this bargaining process […]