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Photo: Michael Parmelee/FX “Be yourself.” It's the common advice every child hears growing up, a general aphorism that applies to almost anything. But do you know where it doesn't apply? Professional football. Even before the new players have started training, the NFL wants to hammer this into their heads. In theory, these young men represent […]

By John Fenwick

October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Every February, scouts, managers and coaches at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis spend an entire week putting college football players through rigorous testing and assessing their physical and mental strength in preparation for the NFL Draft in a few months . This is the NFL Scouting Combine – a bizarre but crucial tradition in many […]

By John Fenwick

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024