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Super-sized ads overshadow the Bowl

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Photo courtesy of www.sodastreamusa.com So it turns out the much-hyped Super Bowl match-up of the NFL’s best offense against its best defense ended up being as exciting as watching paint dry (unless you’re a Seahawks fan). But the American tradition has taken on a life of its own, becoming just as much a consumer showcase as it is a professional sporting event. And the … [Read more...] about Super-sized ads overshadow the Bowl

Grading for the NFL Season: Part I

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Art by Sacha Irick With fall finals now a distant memory and another semester of deserved (and possibly unwanted) grades on our transcripts, we can look forward to a fresh start this spring. Hopefully you’ll do better this semester than some of these guys: San Diego Chargers: C+ An explosive offense, hindered by a terrible defense, all but wrote the Chargers out of any … [Read more...] about Grading for the NFL Season: Part I

Grading the NFL Season: Part II

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Art by Sacha Irick Did you guys ever see those AFC and NFC championship games? The Superbowl is right around the corner, and it's gonna be a doozy! I'd wager we get about three more Richard Sherman sound bites to hold us over until then. Philadelphia Eagles : B- The Eagles were off to a shaky start under new Head Coach Chip Kelly and starting QB Michael Vick, but … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part II

Grading the NFL Season: Part III

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Art by Sacha Irick Apparently the two states to legalize recreational marijuana ­­— Washington and Colorado ­— are getting together this Sunday for a “Super Bowl.” Go figure. Green Bay Packers B- The Packers were a shoo-in for the playoffs at the start of the season, but a broken collarbone for QB Aaron Rogers showed just how flawed this team is without their star … [Read more...] about Grading the NFL Season: Part III