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daily columns Monday, July 22, 2002
A bolt of potential in San Diego
There are a lot of signs pointing to the Chargers as this year’s surprise team
Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Imagining a game without fans
They did it on purpose in minor-league baseball, but locking fans out of an NFL game would
certainly change things
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
The biggest of jumps
It’s inevitable that someone will someday try to enter the NFL draft out of high
school, but it won’t be easy
Monday, June 17, 2002
Contenders with problems
The Packers revamped WR corps and the Raiders’ depleted defensive line could prove
problematic
Wednesday, June 5, 2002
Lawrence of Canada
Troubled RB Lawrence Phillips has been given yet another chance at redemption, this time
by the CFL
Friday, May 24, 2002
A return to L.A.-L.A. land
The noise being made about a Los Angeles return to the NFL isn’t just noise,
it’s an inevitability
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Monday, May 13, 2002
A Chief concern
Negotiations to keep TE Tony Gonzalez in Kansas City took an ugly turn and could turn even
nastier down the road
Wednesday, May 1, 2002
A character in his own right
The humorous Mike Williams was the center of attention wherever he went during the draft
in New York
Friday, April 19, 2002
Anxious times
The predicted top five picks enjoyed a day in New York City with their futures hanging in
the balance
Monday, April 8, 2002
'Just be there'
Jevon Kearse missed 'voluntary' workouts last week, which almost always is viewed as a
selfish act
Wednesday, March 27, 2002
Ravenous no longer
The Ravens’ ever-confident Brian Billick can’t be happy when he looks at the
shell of his former roster
Friday, March 15, 2002
It’s March Madness, NFL mascot style
Would your favorite NFL team’s mascot stand up to the bracket test?
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Monday, March 4, 2002
A tale of two passers
QBs Elvis Grbac and Trent Dilfer find themselves in much different scenarios than a year
ago at this time
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002
The mood is a sullen one in Raider Nation
The Raiders may have stockpiled picks and cash, but it’s hard to imagine any of that
replacing Jon Gruden
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002
Who would’ve predicted it?
What PFW had to say last summer about the four teams remaining in the playoffs
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002
Father Time must be frustrated
Nothing seems to stand in the way of the indomitable Jerry Rice
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002
Where will the Spurrier show land?
Steve Spurrier’s decision to step down at the University of Florida has had a huge
impact at all levels
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2002
Round One, sort of
Neither team will lie down, but don’t expect the Eagles or the Bucs to get crazy with
nothing on the line
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Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001
Worries in Raider Nation
Oakland sits behind only Pittsburgh in the AFC race, but the Raiders have some issues to
take care of before the playoffs
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001
Watch your back, Eddie
The Broncos have more to be concerned with this week than taking their frustrations out on
WR Eddie Kennison
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001
Gruden’s golden home
Notre Dame’s quest to find the perfect coach undoubtedly will bring the Irish to
northern California, if it hasn’t already
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001
Soaking it all up
A few things I noticed from the dome in St. Louis
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001
A look back at one man’s NFC predictions
I don’t look back at many of my preseason predictions with remorse, but a few of them
do make me wince
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001
If only I had a crystal ball …
I don’t look back at many of my preseason predictions with remorse, but some of them
do make me wince
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Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001
No problem here
Kyle Turley may have cost his team, but protecting your quarterback shouldn't result in a
fine
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001
‘I’m going to get him’
The always emotional Bryan Cox didn’t hold back with his statements, but will he with
his actions?
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001
Football frenzy over baseball boredom
Recent ratings have proven that football reigns as America’s true pastime, and for
good reason
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001
District of Collapse
The ego of Daniel Snyder and the inept play of the Redskins could have Marty
Schottenheimer on the unemployment line at season’s end
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001
The ever-important diversion
Football is serving as the ultimate oasis in an otherwise troubling month of tension
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001
Passing proficiency or passing problems?
Part II: Taking an early look at where each NFC team's QB situation stands and where it
may be headed
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Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001
Passing proficiency or passing problems?
Part I: An early look at where each AFC team’s QB situation stands and where it may
be headed
Monday, Sept. 24, 2001
Monday Musings
On Detmer, DBs getting blocked, Culpepper’s slide and the hit of the day
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001
Seeing it from a different perspective
Last week’s terrorist attacks affected the lives of many, but it truly hit home for
members of the home teams
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001
Should the games go on?
The NFL’s decision tomorrow could loom large in the period of recovery
Monday, Sept. 10, 2001
Monday Musings
On Vinny’s tackling skills, Aaron Brooks, the new season’s numbers and arguing
with the new officials
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001
Preseason reflections
With less than a week to go until the 2001 opener, it’s time to take a look back at
the last six weeks of meaningless games
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Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2001
Shake-up at PFW
Associate editor Trent Modglin a no-show at PFW meetings Tuesday
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2001
Reasoning with the referees
A lack of progress in the NFL’s negotiations with league officials lingers,
unnecessarily, late into the preseason
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001
The Tuesday chronicles
Letting loose on a variety of topics, including Ryan Leaf and protecting your players
from bad turf
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001
Learning from tragedy
Training-camp schedules aren’t likely to change, but athletes’ attitudes in
sweltering heat should
Monday, July 30, 2001
A six pack for the preseason
A look at one player from each division who holds the potential for being a major factor
in 2000
Monday, June 25, 2001
The odds are …
Posting the early numbers for the upcoming NFL season is no easy task for Vegas
oddsmakers
Monday, June 18, 2001
What’s in a name?
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