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Allen's death was likely NOT linked to the post-game dousing. See my book on the matter.

By the way, Long Beach State couldn't afford Gatorade. Allen was doused with ice water.

I recall there was some question about padding on the outside of helmets, although I don't recall the year. The question was whether the padding would add to the torque and risk damage to the neck. Thus, the thought was that some sort of slick covering might help.

The Hall of Very Good ballots will in be included in Issue 5 of The Coffin Corner. Creation of the ballot itself requires a bit of time, but the list of names has been sent to The Coffin Corner by the HoVG Committee and the work to build the ballot has started. Issue 5 will go to the printer Septemb...

During the Rams 1971 MNF game against Washington and George Allen, the ABC announcers called Jones David or Dave. I've watched a video of the game and it sounds silly. Jones was known as Deacon Jones. Offensive linemen had other names for him, but he was known as Deacon to the fans and it was silly ...

Jake Bates won Saturday's UFL opener with a 64-yard field goal. It was his first professional place kick, since the UFL does not have conversion kicks after TDs. Can anyone think of another place kicker whose first professional field goal attempt was a successful 64-yarder? Or longer? I can't think ...

The Rams played their first Super Bowl in the Rose Bowl, losing to the Steelers. It was the first Super Bowl played in the home market for one of the participating teams.

Dick Butkus has passed away.

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I know this should be in a different group of topics, but this is one of the biggest names in the history of the game. Dick Butkus has passed away at 80.

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The 1950 LA Rams scored 70 in a game and then scored 65 the next week.

https://theathletic.com/4909482/2023/09/28/xfl-usfl-merge-spring-football-league/ What do we make of this? Will the resulting "USXFL" finally play a meaningful role in the professional ecosystem? Will the product finally produce recognizable stars in the way, say, the CFL does? I think on...