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NFL = No Free Lunch
By
Douglas Howe
When economics meets the spiritual journey, economics wins–at least as far as the NFL and its lawyers are concerned. And that’s a shame. The Bears-Colts match-up included a wonderful and historic storyline, as the first Super Bowl ever to have even one African-American head coach, let alone two. Coach Smith and Coach Dungy have risen…
Christmas and College Sports: Bah Humbug!
By
Douglas Howe
I’m writing this after having just turned off the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) Selection Show, that is airing in prime time on the FOX, even though there’s still a half-hour left to go. The show’s now on its fourth commercial break, having yet to reveal what the show promised: The college football matchups for the…
Football Prayers & the NFL’s Absent Cameras
By
Douglas Howe
What’s the deal with the networks not wanting to show prayers on sports television? What is so bad about athletes trusting in–or at least pursuing–God? After each game, when the fans are filing out of the stadium and the networks are switching to other games, players and coaches from both teams gather near midfield to…
Absolution: Notre Dame Football-style
By
Donna Freitas
It’s well known that at the Catholic University of Notre Dame, football is its own religion. The school even boasts a mural of “Touchdown Jesus” on its campus. Notre Dame’s football coach since 2004, Charlie Weis, is a giant of a man, who has brought the team back from a series of losing (yes, losing)…
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