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It was the Result that 51% of the Gamblers Expected

Super Bowl LIX (February 9, 2025) Before yesterday’s NFL Championship game, there was a lot of speculation that something was not quite right about it. Of course, because #47 was going to attend, there was a sense of foreboding that … Continue reading

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The Detroit Lions Have Never Reached the Super Bowl

Paper Lion (1968) Having a long memory can be a blessing and a curse. In this instance, it is definitely a blessing. In 1963, George Plimpton, attempted to quarterback the Detroit Lions in an NFL game. He then published a … Continue reading

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