Tag Archives: football

The College Football Power Conference That History Forgot

Posted on May 21, 2016 by nathanalbright

While randomly looking up sports articles, as I am wont to do from time to time, I came across the unbelievable story of a team with a chain of victories likely to be unequaled for all time. The Sewanee (now … Continue reading →

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Liveblogging Super Bowl 50

Posted on February 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

9:15AM (all times are in Pacific Standard Time): So, although I tried a liveblogging experiment fairly recently where I discovered that I do not enjoy liveblogging from my phone [1], I thought it would be worthwhile to attempt the experiment … Continue reading →

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When Winning Isn’t Enough

Posted on December 1, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today there were two stories, one from college football and one from the NFL, that demonstrated winning is not enough for someone, even a very successful coach, to keep their position secure. These two examples demonstrate the pitfalls and sometimes … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be The Reason Why Everyone Hates Your Team

Posted on October 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Although I have had my attention elsewhere during the past few days (and for the next few days as well) [1], today there were at least two incidents related to sports that I feel it necessary to comment on. As … Continue reading →

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Separation Comes From Preparation

Posted on September 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, I have not been particularly knowledgeable about the approaches and mindset of the players of the Seattle Seahawks [1]. Today, the fellow who gave the sermonette (who happens to be a big … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Striking Gridiron

Posted on September 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

Striking Gridiron: A Town’s Pride and a Team’s Shot at Glory During the Biggest Strike in American History, by Greg Nichols [Note: This book was provided free of charge by NetGallery in exchange for an honest review.] Every once in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sidelined

Posted on July 16, 2014 by nathanalbright

Sidelined: Overcoming Odds Through Unity, Passion, and Perseverance, by Chuck Pagano with Bruce A. Tollner [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] Although I am a Steeler’s fan [1], this … Continue reading →

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Futbol Fever

Posted on June 24, 2014 by nathanalbright

I consider myself to be a casual fan of soccer (which most of the world calls football or some variant thereof), which in the United States makes me more passionate about the sport than just about anyone else [1]. Although … Continue reading →

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Why I Want The Seattle Seahawks To Win This Year’s Super Bowl

Posted on February 2, 2014 by nathanalbright

I have long viewed sports as being a forgotten relic of ancient heathen religion [1], a way that we in the contemporary world can understand a little of the mindset of the petty states of the ancient Mediterranean world where … Continue reading →

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Walking Wounded

Posted on November 19, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the long-term scandals in the National Football League is the problem of concussions in players that has led to a rash of suicides among former football players and prolonged losses in mental functions like memory. Football players, with … Continue reading →

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