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From Dallas Cowboy To Orthodox Jew

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Luke Ford

Barry Horn writes: Schneur Kaplan is the Fort Lauderdale rabbi who shepherded Mr. Veingrad’s metamorphosis from Alan to Shlomo. It was Rabbi Kaplan who began calling Mr. Veingrad by the Hebrew name that he was given at birth and then … Continue reading →

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The Football Novel

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Luke Ford

David Davis writes: The football novel didn’t hit its stride until the late 1960s and early 1970s, when the sport began to overtake baseball as our national obsession. Not coincidentally, the quartet of works that still dominate the pantheon — … Continue reading →

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Julius Jones Vs. Marion Barber

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Luke Ford

Tim McMahon writes for the Dallas Morning News Cowboys blog: Julius Jones explained to the media Monday morning that the Dolphins’ defense keyed on him, allowing Marion Barber to bust loose. Makes sense that Barber would have wide-open running lanes … Continue reading →

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NFL’s Cheating Scandal

Posted on September 19, 2007 by Luke Ford

Gregg Easterbrook writes for ESPN: First we learn that the Patriots were cheating by using video equipment to steal signs, in blatant violation of league rules. Then we learn that even after the scandal broke and Bill Belichick issued his … Continue reading →

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Patriots Spying Will Be Biggest Football Story This Year – Not Vick’s Dog Fighting

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Luke Ford

Further investigation will reveal a pattern of illegal spying by the New England Patriots and will tarnish their coach, their team and their victories. The Patriots’ spying on other team’s signals has been a story screaming out for coverage for … Continue reading →

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