On this day 9 years ago, the Rams hired a young first-year coach coming off a Week 17 loss where his offense scored 7 points in a must-win at home and was eliminated from playoff contention, instead.
Bold hire. Maybe the best in recent memory. Take swings. (@AllenSales h/t )
I'm home from Portrush, somewhat de-jet-lagged, and wanted to share some thoughts on Scottie, and argue against the concept that he is "boring" as a player or a person. On the contrary, I think the way he lives his life as a very famous person is fascinating and singular... 🧵
Jack Black says "I'm ready" for a "School of Rock" sequel, but Mike White needs to write it.
"He wrote the first one and he’s a genius. And we’d have to have Mike back in the saddle, but he’s real busy right now with ‘White Lotus,’ the best show on TV.” https://t.co/ptJWkGZv0X
It’s moments like these when I think about people who don’t enjoy sports and I wonder what they’re doing right now. Maybe a nice book or museum or hike or something. All lovely, I’m sure.
Gimme this.
In 2020, at the end of his final year at Pitt, Damar Hamlin organized a toy drive for kids in his hometown of McKees Rocks, Pa. This is the young man who went down on the field tonight in Cincinnati. He is a man; not a number on a jersey. Prayers for Damar.