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RSP Writers Project: All Roads Lead to Rome
RSP Contributor David Igono pens a “one player, one play” dedication to betting on yourself when facing down a challenge. “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions and loyal servant to the TRUE emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a […]
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RSP Writers Project: We Are All John Navarre
PFF’s Josh Lisiewitz shares why his one player, one play was authored by an Average Joe with “the mobility of Terrence Cody on vegan day at Golden Corral.” By Josh Liskiewitz, NFL and Big Ten Analyst at Pro Football Focus. Twitter: @PFF_Josh From the end of the Bo Schembechler era in 1989 through the end […]
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RSP Writers’ Project: 9.5 Seconds To Fall In Love
By Laurence (Laurie) Horesh, Host of ‘Hard Count’ NFL on FOX Sports Australia. Twitter: @LaurieHoresh When thinking on the task presented by Matt – one person, one play – so much opens up to your sprawling imagination. There’s a whole library of excitement to choose from and throw your mind into. And yet, with a tapestry […]
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RSP Writers Project: Deacon Jones Stalking Fran Tarkenton
George Kritikos picks a play featuring two all-time greats doing the two things that they forever became known for. By George Kritikos, Data analytics professional. Senior Writer for @dlfootball. Co-host @dlfpodcast &@FilMetrxPodcast. It’s funny. My background is one of numbers. I work in analytics, playing with spreadsheets and predictive software all day long. My first thought when […]
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One Player, One Play: An Act of Joy, Friendship
Aussie Guys Adrian Janson didn’t want to be the player he loves. Instead, he chose to be the player who gave his football hero the moment of a lifetime. By Adrian Jansen, @aussieguysnfl podcast (Twitter:@aussieguysAJ) Dennis Gibson is far from a household name nowadays. Unless of course, you’re a fellow resident of Johnstone, Iowa […]
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Red Right 88: John Evans’ RSP Writers Project
Evans profiles the first moment that the Browns broke my heart. By John Evans, The X & Ys Podcast (Twitter: @JohnF_Evans) The date is January 4, 1981. Jim Plunkett and the Oakland Raiders are clinging to a 14-12 lead, but the Cleveland Browns have a second and 9 at Oakland’s 13-yard line. Bruising big back Mike […]
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Matt Waldman’s Offense/Special Teams to Defend the Planet
A year late, but better late than never. I got a message from Eric Stoner while I was in Asheville, North Carolina on a much-needed vacation last week. It happened sometime between my viewing of Raku pottery at the Rivers Arts District, chicken and waffle breakfasts at King Daddy, and dinners at the Admiral and […]
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Fran Duffy’s RSP Writers Project: “The Ultimate Weapon”
The Eagles’ producer had several great options for his one player-one play. His choice? The Ultimate Weapon’s 95-yard touchdown versus the Bills. By Fran Duffy Producer at Philadelphia Eagles (Site: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com Twitter: @fduffy3) When Matt first presented me with this concept, there were so many different directions that my mind went in. When you think of all […]
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RSP Writers Project: Silence by Mark Schofield
ITP’s Mark Schofield wants to feel the power that Kordell Stewart wielded to silence 100,000 crazed Michigan fans within seconds. By Mark Schofield Insidethepylon.com (@MarkSchofield) Silence is nothing; an absence of sound. Yet it evokes a powerful range of emotions. Silence is calming. A quiet moment of meditation. Being home alone while the family is out […]
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RSP Writers Project: Benjamin Watson’s 131-Yard Pursuit of Champ Bailey
Waldman kicks off the RSP Writers Project with one of several play choices that he’ll share throughout the spring and summer. The first time I saw this poem, “Don’t Quit,” I was 14. A girl I had a crush on had it on stationery she used to write me notes. We went out a few times, […]