Stephen Reed
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Proud Husband, #GirlDad. Sarcasm Aficionado. Occasionally Covers @Colts on @StampedeBlue, @AVeryStablePod. I make Projections, not promises. Opinions are my own. RPs ≠ endorsements
NFL DCs have figured Daniel Jones out. You load the box to give the perception of a run defense to get him to change the play to the pass then drop out into coverage. It allows defenses to effectively get Jones to take Jonathan Taylor out of the game rather than them having to stop Taylor.
December 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NFL DCs have figured Daniel Jones out. You load the box to give the perception of a run defense to get him to change the play to the pass then drop out into coverage. It allows defenses to effectively get Jones to take Jonathan Taylor out of the game rather than them having to stop Taylor.
Wow. Heartbroken for UVA football fans.
December 7, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Wow. Heartbroken for UVA football fans.
I’m pretty sure DCs aren’t allowed to use Walkie talkies on the sideline. They use headsets to talk to the green dot player. He could be communicating with players on the field or stealing IU’s play calls. Patricia coached LB for for NE during Spygate. It may be nothing but it’s not a good look. 🤷♂️
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I’m pretty sure DCs aren’t allowed to use Walkie talkies on the sideline. They use headsets to talk to the green dot player. He could be communicating with players on the field or stealing IU’s play calls. Patricia coached LB for for NE during Spygate. It may be nothing but it’s not a good look. 🤷♂️
These officials in the Big 10 Title game are just awful. Every call seems to be in Ohio State’s favor.
December 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
These officials in the Big 10 Title game are just awful. Every call seems to be in Ohio State’s favor.
Are the refs so bad in Sunday Night Football to try to cover up the potential game rigging by the officials in the Houston game earlier today?
December 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Are the refs so bad in Sunday Night Football to try to cover up the potential game rigging by the officials in the Houston game earlier today?
#Colts offense has gone 3 and out on six consecutive possessions. They’ve passed on 14 of those 18 plays. In the last drive they scored, the 3Q in KC, they ran the ball 50% of the time. Maybe Shane Steichen should look to use one of the top RBs in the league instead of the guy with the broken leg? 🤷♂️
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#Colts offense has gone 3 and out on six consecutive possessions. They’ve passed on 14 of those 18 plays. In the last drive they scored, the 3Q in KC, they ran the ball 50% of the time. Maybe Shane Steichen should look to use one of the top RBs in the league instead of the guy with the broken leg? 🤷♂️
I still can’t believe Franklin and the #Colts chose to receive after winning the coin toss in OT. What an awful decision by Steichen if that’s what he intended. You always kick so you know if you have to go for it on 4th down.
November 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I still can’t believe Franklin and the #Colts chose to receive after winning the coin toss in OT. What an awful decision by Steichen if that’s what he intended. You always kick so you know if you have to go for it on 4th down.
Still not sure why we never saw a replay of the actual catch by Worthy on the big 3rd down play. He made a crazy adjustment but most times that happens the ball bounces off the turf. I think there’s a reason the NFL didn’t show the replay. 🤷♂️
November 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Still not sure why we never saw a replay of the actual catch by Worthy on the big 3rd down play. He made a crazy adjustment but most times that happens the ball bounces off the turf. I think there’s a reason the NFL didn’t show the replay. 🤷♂️
Why not tush push there with one yard to go?!?
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Why not tush push there with one yard to go?!?
Franklin taking the ball winning the OT coin toss is the dumbest thing. Zero reason to not kick in OT when the TD doesn’t end it.
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Franklin taking the ball winning the OT coin toss is the dumbest thing. Zero reason to not kick in OT when the TD doesn’t end it.
Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a worse call by the officials to end a game. Absolutely terrible call.
November 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a worse call by the officials to end a game. Absolutely terrible call.
It’s fine to have Daniels in the game at 38-7 with 11+ minutes left to get a positive drive and build momentum. What’s not fine is calling an RPO with him down 31 coming off injury. The coaches will have to explain that one.
November 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It’s fine to have Daniels in the game at 38-7 with 11+ minutes left to get a positive drive and build momentum. What’s not fine is calling an RPO with him down 31 coming off injury. The coaches will have to explain that one.
I’m shocked Zaire Franklin was victimized in coverage. Absolutely shocked. 🤷♂️
October 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I’m shocked Zaire Franklin was victimized in coverage. Absolutely shocked. 🤷♂️
A’ja is the best player and the Aces deserved to win the WNBA title. It shouldn’t be forgotten that the Fever took the Aces to OT in the final game of that series without 60% of their starting lineup and several key reserves out. If the Fever stays together, they’re scary.
October 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
A’ja is the best player and the Aces deserved to win the WNBA title. It shouldn’t be forgotten that the Fever took the Aces to OT in the final game of that series without 60% of their starting lineup and several key reserves out. If the Fever stays together, they’re scary.
Chris Jones not even giving an ounce of effort on that play is wild. 😳
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Chris Jones not even giving an ounce of effort on that play is wild. 😳
How did Florida not get called for contact to the head or neck of Arch Manning when they literally ripped his helmet off?
October 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
How did Florida not get called for contact to the head or neck of Arch Manning when they literally ripped his helmet off?
Arizona’s kicker cost them the game. What was he thinking even putting that kickoff close to the 20 yard line. If Seattle doesn’t get the ball at the 40, they most likely play for OT.
September 26, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Arizona’s kicker cost them the game. What was he thinking even putting that kickoff close to the 20 yard line. If Seattle doesn’t get the ball at the 40, they most likely play for OT.
Notre Dame getting absolutely hosed by the officials at Home is wild. It must be an SEC crew because there were some blatantly awful calls against ND in the targeting and multiple holding/tackling non-calls by the Texas A&M OL on that last drive.
September 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Notre Dame getting absolutely hosed by the officials at Home is wild. It must be an SEC crew because there were some blatantly awful calls against ND in the targeting and multiple holding/tackling non-calls by the Texas A&M OL on that last drive.
Awful targeting call against ND there. Clearly did not meet all of the criteria required for it.
September 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Awful targeting call against ND there. Clearly did not meet all of the criteria required for it.
That’s an awful call on Dayo there.
September 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
That’s an awful call on Dayo there.
Shane Steichen is coaching scared by going with Jones over Richardson. #Colts need to move on from him.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Shane Steichen is coaching scared by going with Jones over Richardson. #Colts need to move on from him.
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"I was gonna play until I was 40 or 45," Andrew Luck tells me.
To which I said, "Wait a minute, what?"
After it was over, he found himself in a fog. "I can't be 30 years old and retired. This is ridiculous."
Then something pulled him out of it:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
To which I said, "Wait a minute, what?"
After it was over, he found himself in a fog. "I can't be 30 years old and retired. This is ridiculous."
Then something pulled him out of it:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
Pain took football away from Andrew Luck; what brought him back to Stanford?
Luck walked out on one locker room that needed him. He wasn't ready to walk away from another.
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"I was gonna play until I was 40 or 45," Andrew Luck tells me.
To which I said, "Wait a minute, what?"
After it was over, he found himself in a fog. "I can't be 30 years old and retired. This is ridiculous."
Then something pulled him out of it:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
To which I said, "Wait a minute, what?"
After it was over, he found himself in a fog. "I can't be 30 years old and retired. This is ridiculous."
Then something pulled him out of it:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
The Raiders gambled and lost. I thought the house always wins though?
Biggest contracts given to outside free agents by #Raiders since moving to Las Vegas:
Christian Wilkins, 4-$110M (cut after 1 year)
Jimmy Garoppolo, 3-$72.75M (cut after 1 year)
Chandler Jones, 3-$51M (cut after playing 1 season)
Cory Littleton, 3-$35.25M (cut after 2 years)
Christian Wilkins, 4-$110M (cut after 1 year)
Jimmy Garoppolo, 3-$72.75M (cut after 1 year)
Chandler Jones, 3-$51M (cut after playing 1 season)
Cory Littleton, 3-$35.25M (cut after 2 years)
July 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
The Raiders gambled and lost. I thought the house always wins though?