I was having an internal debate with myself this weekend about what single entity, individual or phenomenon was most responsible for my particular case of the Sickness. The satellite dish is one- it allowed me, after years of dreaming of such a magical world, to watch my Browns on a weekly basis. When it...
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EPISODE 1: CLEVELAND ROCKS One of my favorite pigskin traditions is the tailgate party. Big groups of revelers from all walks of life, some decorated, some more understated, all equally excited for the day’s festivities. It’s a lot like you get before a big concert. That’s not just grilled sausage and tap foam in...
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Right now, in football camps across this great land, thousands of young, dedicated, hard-working men are embroiled in position battles running five deep or more. Many will have their dreams shattered and hearts broken. For some, this will be the end of a relatively long, successful line; for others, the dream will die tragically,...
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The Sickness has entered the airwaves! Our Editor-In-Chief, Ryan Burns, and Head of College Sickness, Sen Sogah, appeared on ESPN radio this week to preview the NFL and NCAA football seasons.  Click the links below to hear as Ryan join Chris Hart and Gary Dickman to talk NFL and Sen breaks down the college...
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For reasons that remain beyond my personal comprehension, Individual Defensive Player (IDP) leagues are only now taking off among more mainstream players.  This means lots of people are doing it for the first time.  Here are five simple rules to help you keep it within the lines the first time around the track: 1....
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It’s a wide receiver horn-o’-plenty for the Indianapolis Colts, and a fierce battle is allegedly underway for the #2 slot across from mainstay Reggie Wayne. Former first-rounder Anthony Gonzalez is coming back from injury.  Austin Collie has proven that his productivity at BYU was no fluke. Because both can clearly play in this league,...
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Just a quick blast here. Generally speaking, I go out of my way to skip the negative stories about NFL players. They’re covered enormously and erroneously enough elsewhere, and I simply don’t have the facts in most cases.  Today, however, I feel I do have sufficient facts and evidence to draw an absolutely correct...
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We all know the signs of a formerly elite level player who, even though he may be past the “Get On My Back And I’ll Carry You To The Promised Land” years can still play at a high level and help a team win. His speed seems a little less unbelievable, his game a...
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