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Earl Campbell, the G.O.A.T.
For one season, one game, one carry. You betcha he's the greatest of all time. The Tyler Rose is the epitome of the power back, yet he could get the edge against any defense he played against, including the vast majority that stacked the line of scrimmage to stop him. In college that's how you...
Former Buckeye, Raider Jack Tatum Dies of Heart Attack
Jack Tatum, an All-American defensive back at Ohio State and an all-pro with the Oakland Raiders died of a heart attack Tuesday. He was 61. Tatum played in the NFL from 1971-80 and after retiring, he suffered diabetes-related issues the rest of his life. Tatum, who reveled in his NFL nickname --...
The Franchise Shuffle
The season isn't even officially over yet but the Southeast Division already looks dramatically different than it did when the playoffs started. In a move that is sure to thrill hockey traditionalists (aka certain provincial Canadians who are vehemently opposed to actual growth of the sport they...
1/03/1993 - The Comeback
(Christie celebrates his winning kick. Photo by John Biever, SI) You cannot compile a list of the greatest single-game comebacks in sports and omit the Houston Oilers-Buffalo Bills playoff game from 1993. Backup quarterback Frank Reich looked an insurmountable 32-point deficit in the eye and...
49ers' Year-by-Year: 1990
In this week's edition of the 49ers' Year-by-Year, we follow the 49ers through their 1990 season. Coming off of their second consecutive Super Bowl victory, the 49ers were looking to be the first team in NFL history to win three in a row. Their success during the '80s had transformed the team into...
49ers Year-by-Year: 1981
What follows is a brief historical summary of the 49ers 1981 season. 1981 needs no introduction. Just three years into Bill Walsh's tenure as head coach, the 49ers not only reach the Super Bowl, they win it. Read on to see exactly how it happened. And then learn something about Fred...
49ers Year-by-Year: 1975
What follows is a brief historical recap of the San Francisco 49ers' 1975 season. Dealing with a huge amount of roster turnover over the last three years, including the losses of John Brodie, Dave Wilcox two starting halfbacks, two starting offensive lineman, two starting defensive lineman, the...
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