Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams The prodigal sons have returned. After a 20-year absence, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams have returned from the land of Budweiser, and there’s excitement in the SoCal air. Many Angelenos began rooting for other teams after the Rams’ exodus, and some stopped watching football all together. This means that it might be time for a refresher … [Read more...] about Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
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Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Photos Courtesy of sportslogos.com The two best defenses in the NFL, MVP Cam Newton’s first Super Bowl, Peyton Manning’s last ride — the story lines were aplenty. After a fortnight of media hoopla, “expert analysis” and enough money spent on betting to pay back the national debt to China, Super Bowl 50 was finally ready to begin. The Broncos, anchored by a formidable, … [Read more...] about Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Double Trouble: LA Could Have Two NFL Franchises by 2019
Image courtesy of sportslogos.net For the first time since 1994, there will be an NFL team in Los Angeles. Rams Owner Stan Kroenke announced the move Jan. 12. The franchise expects to move in to their new stadium — located at the defunct Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood — during the 2019 NFL season. The Rams, winners of Super Bowl XXXIV, will be playing at the Los … [Read more...] about Double Trouble: LA Could Have Two NFL Franchises by 2019
Chaos ensues in NFL playoffs
Art by Peau Porotesano As expected, this year's NFL playoffs are a full-blown event. You want to know why football is king in terms of TV ratings? These playoff games are perfect proof: Anyone could win against anyone else. Nearly all of these games were either unusual, or exciting or at least perfect for cracking jokes (sorry, Texans fans). Let's recap the past two weeks, … [Read more...] about Chaos ensues in NFL playoffs
Who’s Your Team: NFC Edition
Art by Peau PorotesanoAs I mentioned in part one about the AFC teams, this is a comprehensive guide to being a fan of each NFL team so that Angelinos can actually enjoy the NFL season. Let’s dive right into the NFC.DALLAS COWBOYSPro: They certainly have the prestige and history. Five rings ain’t nothing to sneeze at. And they’re currently pretty strong, … [Read more...] about Who’s Your Team: NFC Edition