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Brian Sipe
One of the most incremental aspects of quarterbacking in thee NFL is the presence of mind to lead your team when the going gets tough. In 1980, the Cleveland Browns' Brian Sipe did so well in crunch time that he earned the league MVP. But his story is so much more than that one magical season. This is his story. The Early Years Brian Winfield Sipe was born on August 8, 1949 in San Diego, California. Growing up as the only boy in a house full of three sisters, young Brian took
David Hegler
1 day ago9 min read


The Most Memorable Snow Games at Rich Stadium
As the NFL season comes to a close, snow often decorates many of the home fields on the East Coast. Whether it's a light flutter or a heavy flurry, the added element always leaves spectators in awe. Since the city of Buffalo usually endures the most snow, its football stadium has become synonymous with snow. Now that Highmark (né Rich) Stadium is closing its doors, it's only fitting that we take a look back at its most memorable moments in the snow. 1/12/1991: Bills vs Dolphi
David Hegler
5 days ago5 min read


Stanford Football: The Pop Warner Era
From 1924 through 1932, legendary coach Pop Warner led the Stanford football program to unprecedented success that would spur the program for years to come. This is their story. Background For the first 24 years of the 20th century, the Stanford Cardinal football team usually performed decently enough to draw a sizeable following. They had even enjoyed an unbeaten and untied campaign in 1905 and had won ten or more games three other times in their brief history. When they wen
David Hegler
Nov 20, 202523 min read


Mike Machado: A Coach's Legacy
When Saratoga High School beat Palma in the 1996 CCS Championship Game, coach Mike Machado knew that that would be his last as the Falcons coach. Although Saratoga's program was thriving in just his second year as the varsity head coach, Machado knew that he could never replace his predecessor, Benny Pierce, whose 269 wins, 16 league titles and four CCS championship triumphs from 1961 through 1994 still echo'd in Saratoga's hallways. Mike Machado knew that although he could s
David Hegler
Nov 18, 20257 min read
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