Steve DeShazo
@mcstevied.bsky.social
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Trophy husband and former Free Lance-Star sports editor who's looking for the next adventure.
My latest Substack addresses Folarin Bagolun’s controversial reinstatement for Monday’s FIFA World Cup match.
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Crossing a red line
Balogun's World Cup reinstatement reeks of favoritism and corruption,
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/crossing-a-red-line?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 days ago
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My latest Substack takes inventory on our milestone birthday.
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Red, white and birthday blues
After 250 years, we have plenty to be proud about -- but a lot to fix.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/red-white-and-birthday-blues?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
8 days ago
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A couple new stories for
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, including an analysis of whether Virginia Men's Basketball has closed the gap on Duke Men's Basketball:
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://www.si.com/college/virginia
9 days ago
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At the risk of blasphemy, my latest for
si.com/college/virginia
on
#UVA's
coaching Mount Rushmore may not play well with the Tony Bennett fan club:
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://si.com/college/virginia
12 days ago
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A couple new stories for
si.com/college/Virginia
Cavaliers on 247Sports
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://si.com/college/Virginia
13 days ago
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My latest Substack offers some unsolicited advice to the Commanders: If asked, just say no to Brandon Aiyuk.
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An option play the Commanders should avoid
Aiyuk desperately wants to play in Washington. He sure doesn't seem worth the risk.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/an-option-play-the-commanders-should?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
15 days ago
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My latest for
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on
#UVA
football’s quest for rare sustained success this century. https:/www.si.com/college/virginia/football/virginia-football-is-shooting-for-rare-sustained-success-01kw2acphf8j
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://www.si.com/college/virginia
15 days ago
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I highly recommend this compelling and crucial read.
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Your Neighbour Canada Has Changed. What’s Happening Now Is Explosive. You’re Not Going To Like It. But You Need To Know It.
The story Washington isn’t telling you. The truth American media is missing. And the consequences that are already hitting your wallet, your security, and your country’s place in the world.
https://americanpulse.substack.com/p/your-neighbour-canada-has-changed?utm_source=multiple-personal-recommendations-email&utm_medium=email&triedRedirect=true
15 days ago
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Here's a few more stories for
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://www.si.com/college/virginia
16 days ago
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My latest Substack examines the midseason turbulence the
#Nationals
have hit after a promising start.
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No, it's not the Nats' year
Despite a strong start, this week's implosion shows a young team still needs time to mature.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/no-its-not-the-nats-year?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
16 days ago
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My latest Substack examines the Wizards’ bold offseason moves as they try to end nearly a half-century of futility.
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Capital improvements?
Wizards look like they hit the jackpot with Dybantsa, but Young may be another story
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/capital-improvements?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
18 days ago
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My latest Substack celebrates the Knicks’ long-awaited, well-deserved NBA title — and the hype that accompanied it.
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In the Knicks of time
New York's NBA title run was compelling. Just keep the hype in perspective.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/in-the-knicks-of-time?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
28 days ago
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My thoughts on Texas Tech’s high-stakes gamble on Brendan Sorsby.
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Doubling down on a bad bet
Texas Tech, Sorsby are making powerful enemies with their high-stakes gamble.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/doubling-down-on-a-bad-bet?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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Two more recent stories on @VirginiaSports:
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Virginia Baseball gets a transfer boost with the addition of A10 Pitcher of the Year Joey Giordano
You don't have to look hard to understand why Virginia's otherwise successful first season under baseball coach Chris Pollard ended in the NCAA regional tournam
https://www.si.com/college/virginia/baseball/virginia-baseball-gets-a-transfer-boost-with-the-addition-of-a10-pitcher-of-the-year-joey-giordano-01ktkrem8c63
about 1 month ago
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My latest Substack salutes two journalists who upheld high standards in troubling times.
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Take media leaders
As their profession deals with adversity, a couple of journalists stand up for their craft
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/take-media-leaders?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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Pleased to note that I'm doing some writing on @VirginiaSports for
virginiacavaliersonsi.com
. Here's a few samples:
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Virginia Cavaliers On SI - Sports Illustrated
Follow the Virginia Cavaliers with the On SI network’s dedicated team page featuring Jackson Caudell. We bring you everything about the latest team news, injuries, opinions, and exclusive features. Ge...
https://virginiacavaliersonsi.com
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My latest Substack previews the NBA FInals, where the precocious Spurs will try to extend New York’s lengthy title drought.
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Spurs of the moment
Wemby, young teammates may extend Knicks'long wait for an elusive NBA title
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/spurs-of-the-moment?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 1 month ago
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My heart is heavy, but I'll be forever grateful for the love and guidance of my mother.
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Under the (right kind of) influence
It's heartbreaking to say goodbye to the woman who showed me the proper path
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/under-the-right-kind-of-influence?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
about 2 months ago
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My latest Substack examines the Washington Wizards’ hopes for some rare NBA draft lottery luck, which might be their only hope after decades of dysnfunction.
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Cross your fingers
The Wizards are counting on lottery luck to help end decades of dynsfunction
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/cross-your-fingers?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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My latest Substack examines the early-season pink slips given to managers of underperforming, high-budget MLB teams.
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Miss managing?
Several big-spending teams are off to bad starts -- and their skippers are paying the price.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/miss-managing?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
2 months ago
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My latest Substack: The Commanders addressed many of their needs this offseason — but so did their rivals.
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Room for growth
The Commanders look better after the draft, but so do their biggest rivals.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/room-for-growth?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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The Commanders’ retro fashion statement will make them look like champions — but can they play the part?
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Dressed for success
The 2026 Commanders will look like winners. Can they play like D.C.'s champions of old?
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/dressed-for-success?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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My latest Substack dips back into politics and the good ideas that seem to be cropping up elsewhere.
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Out of ideas?
For a change, Americans could take a cue from our international neighbors
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/out-of-ideas?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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My latest Substack examines how women’s basketball coaches can misbehave every bit as badly as their male counterparts.
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Gender equity?
Women's basketball coaches apparently can misbehave just as well as their male counterparts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/gender-equity?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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My latest Substack: It’s still fun to root against Duke, even if they’re no longer hateable or invincible.
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A Devil of a dilemma
Duke's latest NCAA tournament collapse proves the Blue Devils are still fun to root against.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/a-devil-of-a-dilemma?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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It's the best time of year to be a sports fan. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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Spring forward
This is one of the best times of the year to be a sports fan. Enjoy it while it lasts.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/spring-forward?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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My latest Substack veers back into politics with thoughts on actions and their ramifications.
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Consequences
Later than most, the President is learning that his actions may come at a cost.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/consequences?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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My latest Substack discusses how the
#Capitals
have joined D.C.’s rebuilding trend.
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Capital depreciation
Trading away Carlson, Dowd expands D.C.'s doldrums.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/capital-depreciation?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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Pam Bondi: The Dow is now way below 50,000. Can you release all of the Epstein files?
4 months ago
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My latest Substack addresses @UVAMensHoops' quest to shrug off some rare adversity as March Madness approaches.
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Offensive rebound?
With March's big tests arrival, Virginia needs to bounce back from a rare shellacking.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/offensive-rebound?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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My latest Substack examines baseball’s looming labor issues as exhibition games begin.
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Dark clouds gathering
As spring training games begin, a labor dispute threatens baseball's future.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/dark-clouds-gathering?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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My latest Substack examines the most relatable Winter Olympics sport: Curling.
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Swept away
Amid the majesty and drama of the Winter Olympics, don't forget about curling.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/swept-away?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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My latest Substack examines the Wizards’ newest plan to tank now and win later.
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Wait 'til next year
The Wizards are counting on big names and a high draft pick to make them better -- but not quite yet.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/wait-til-next-year?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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My reaction to the sad news of Sonny Jurgensen’s passing at age 91.
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Sonny delight
A throwback to a different era, Jurgensen brought smiles and success to D.C.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/sonny-delight?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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My thoughts on the bloodletting at The Washington Post.
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Post mortem
Once-great newspaper's demise is a loss for all Americans.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/post-mortem?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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College sports are getting bigger, more expensive and more complicated. Something has to change.
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Pros and cons
College sports are getting bigger, more expensive and more complicated. Something has to change.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/pros-and-cons?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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My latest Substack explores how Virginians have contributed to Indiana’s surprising success, which should be encouraging to every underdog in this new era of college football.
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Hoosier favorite now?
Virginians have a rooting interest in Indiana's surprising success.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/hoosier-favorite-now?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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My latest Substack examines the road teams’ optimism for this weekend’s NFL conference semifinals.
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Three for the road
Visiting teams may make some major noise in the NFL's conference semifinals.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/three-for-the-road?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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My latest Substack examines two of college basketball’s best midseason success stories.
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State of excellence
Virginia, George Mason are among college basketball's best midseason stories.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/state-of-excellence?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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The season’s final NFL Report reveals one man’s pick for individual honors.
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And the winners are ...
One man's choices for award winners in an unpredictable NFL regular season.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/and-the-winners-are?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Commanders face some major decisions in a critical offseason.
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A familiar dilemma
As usual, the Commanders face some massive offseason questions.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/a-familiar-dilemma?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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As a dreadful year ends, here’s hoping the new one will be better.
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Here's to better things
As a dreadful year ends, the new one offers a chance to make things right.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/heres-to-better-things?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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This week’s NFL report looks at a trio of high-stakes season finales.
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Ending on a high note
For a change, there's a lot at stake in the NFL season's final weekend.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/ending-on-a-high-note?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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My latest Substack: Virginia's Gator Bowl victory was a fitting end to a successful season in which little came easily.
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A fitting finale
Virginia's Gator Bowl victory typified a record-breaking season of hard-earned success
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/a-fitting-finale?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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This week’s NFL Report examines the surprising success of young head coaches — and the ramifications for their more established colleagues.
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Upgrades from coach class
Young leaders have made a mark in the NFL this season. Is it a trend -- or a blip?
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/upgrades-from-coach-class?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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Today's Substack: JMU's Playoff performance was valiant, but it may not help little guys in the future.
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An uneven playing field
JMU's Playoff performance was valiant, but it may not help little guys in the future.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/an-uneven-playing-field?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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My latest NFL report examines how a spate of high-profile injuries will affect the upcoming playoffs.
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The truth hurts
Key injuries to superstars could lead to a wide-open NFL postseason.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/the-truth-hurts?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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This week’s NFL Report examines three tight division races.
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Buckle up
NFL division races are going down to the wire, including a trio of three-team battles.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/buckle-up?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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My latest Substack questions how low the @Commanders can go — and how much goodwill coach Dan Quinn has left.
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Winds of change?
Dreadful efforts like Sunday's can't bode well for futures of Quinn, Peters in D.C.
https://open.substack.com/pub/stevedeshazo/p/winds-of-change?r=4hqeqv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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First-team all-@B1Gfootball honors for @RHSBears_FB grad @theaidenfisher, second team for former @ForgeAthletics standout @elijah_sarratt at @IndianaFootball.
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Big Ten Conference
The official athletics website for Big Ten Conference
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