Mike Shanahan, offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers at the time, and wide receiver Ed McCaffrey celebrated their first Lombardi Trophy together in a 49-26 Super Bowl XXIX victory over the San Diego Chargers. The two would win three Super Bowls together, with the 49ers and the Denver Broncos, throughout their careers. Now, 29 […]
Continue readingAnd I was going to use my final MVP selection as a fulcrum. The fulcrum to present the debate that’s been raging inside my matcha-addled brain all season. Points vs. Roto. I get it. The game has changed. Points is king. So this was the first season I spent a majority of my analytical bandwidth […]
Continue readingA dunk is worth just two points, but the best dunkers in the world always find ways to make it feel like more. From signature in-game slams to unforgettable posterizations to you-had-to-be-there dunk contest moments, players from generations past and present have left an indelible mark on the game with their ability to finish at […]
Continue readingThe 1990s Chicago Bulls will always be remembered as Michael Jordan‘s team, but the triumphant basketball dynasty was bookended by virtuosic performances that go beyond the GOAT. Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman provided the team with defensive greatness that helped ensure the Bulls went a perfect 6-0 in the NBA Finals. Both not only helped […]
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