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Myron Cope, 1929-2008: The Passing Of An Icon

Today, Pittsburgh Steelers fans mourn the loss of their beloved announcer, Myron Cope.Myron Cope began doing radio broadcasts for the Steelers in 1970, and his voice, crazy phrases, and "Pittsburghese" accent made him famous in Pittsburgh...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,900 reads 11 comments
How Can the NFL Top the 2007 Season? Part 1

Wow. This recently passed season in the NFL was anything but boring. You can even safely call it controversial. From the criminal to the stupid, and the devastating to the amazing- this season had it all...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 805 reads 6 comments
Eli and Peyton: An Interview With The Dynamic Duo

The Manning name has become synonymous with football, and even people who don’t watch (yes, they do exist) can recognize a Manning from 25 yards away. I thought it was time to get to know the brothers up close and personal...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,236 reads 6 comments
The N-O-Line in Pittsburgh: How the Steelers Can Fix the Holes

Big Ben spent the 2007 season running for his life behind a line plagued by poor performance and offseason discord. Last May in a heated statement, Alan Faneca made it clear that this past year would be his last as a Pittsburgh Steeler...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 2,398 reads 13 comments
Kyle Kendrick: Worth His Weight In Hot Dogs?

Kyle Kendrick of the Philadelphia Phillies was summoned into manager Charlie Manuel's office and told he'd been traded to the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Central League Saturday after workouts...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 593 reads 2 comments
Life After the NFL: Cures for the Offseason Blues

Offseason Affective Disorder (or O-Sad) is a very real emotional condition yet to be recognized by any respectable medical or mental health professionals...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,314 reads 6 comments
Giants True Shot at Glory

Super Bowl fever is spreading like a California wildfire, and even people who don't follow football feel confident enough this year to make a prediction—Patriots by a landslide."Not so fast," I say...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 569 reads 3 comments
Super Bowl Update: All Hail the Free Press!

In this time leading up to the Super Bowl the First Amendment is hard at work. We must thank our forefathers, having possessed the insight to provide for such vital measures as the free press...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,199 reads 1 comments
Eli Manning: Peyton's Little Brother Makes a Name for Himself

Let's play word association. I say the name "Manning." First thought? Probably Peyton, right? Be honest. Now what's that other Manning's name? Not Archie... Draft day, 2004...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,231 reads 6 comments
'Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl...

‘Twas the night before the Super Bowl, when all through the plain, not a camera was snapping, no mics in the stands.The helmets were hung by the lockers with care, for the equipment manager to polish with flair...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 634 reads 2 comments
Where'd the Patriots Park the Bandwagon?

The New England Patriots sure did shut me up on Sunday. It's not the fact that they won; it's how they did it..."What's the big deal?" you may ask. "Everyone knew they were going to win...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 577 reads 0 comments
Pointless Peptalk For Peyton Manning

It is my responsibility to give something back to the NFL superstar who has comforted and advised me in my various times of need.You see, I wanted rock-hard abs. Peyton set me straight...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,491 reads 13 comments
Why Someone Must Upset The New England Patriots

Here we go again: The Patriots are great. Flawless. Undefeated. Perfect. Oh really? Then why is it that Bill Belichick had to resort to espionage and point stacking to prove his team's dominance? ...

Written by Shari Toomey about about 1 year ago 1,142 reads 28 comments

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Shari Toomey Article Archive

Myron Cope, 1929-2008: The Passing Of An Icon

How Can the NFL Top the 2007 Season? Part 1

Eli and Peyton: An Interview With The Dynamic Duo

The N-O-Line in Pittsburgh: How the Steelers Can Fix the Holes

Kyle Kendrick: Worth His Weight In Hot Dogs?

Life After the NFL: Cures for the Offseason Blues

Giants True Shot at Glory

Super Bowl Update: All Hail the Free Press!

Eli Manning: Peyton's Little Brother Makes a Name for Himself

'Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl...

Where'd the Patriots Park the Bandwagon?

Pointless Peptalk For Peyton Manning

Why Someone Must Upset The New England Patriots

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