Stories
From 5’9″ Division 3 Linebacker to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: The Sam Mills Story
How an undersized D3 linebacker became one of football’s all-time greats.
Ranking the Best Rookie Seasons in NBA History
From “The Admiral” to “The Big Dipper”, we ranked the most impressive rookie years in NBA history.
The Oldest Rookies in NFL History
These guys got their start at an age when most football careers are finished.
How Tall is The Average NBA Player? Broken Down By Position
Basketball is a big man’s game.But how tall do you have to be to reach the top of the sport?
The Best NFL Journeymen of All-Time: Quarterbacks & Beyond
In a league dubbed “Not For Long”, these players have beat the odds.
Breaking Down The Shortest NHL Players Now & Through Hockey History
It was Yoda in The Empire Strikes Back who said, “Size matters not,” and if you follow the NHL with some regularity you know that it’s a big man’s league. But…
Longest NFL Playoff Droughts: Teams Starving for a Super Bowl
A new NFL season brings a fresh opportunity for every franchise. While some look to build on the previous year, others look to forget the past and move forward.
NAIA Football Players Who Made it to The NFL
While the NAIA has produced Hall of Fame-level talent, major media outlets largely ignore it.
Jack Smiley: Winning The Mental Battle After a Life-Altering Event
Jack Smiley is a college hockey player who suffered a stroke in February 2022. In the time since then, he’s recovered faster than anyone could’ve imagined.
Division 2 Players Who Made it to Major League Baseball
While colleges like Nova Southeastern and Cal Poly may not ring any bells, they’ve produced some serious big league talent.
E.J. Warner Is Writing His Own Underdog Story
It’s easy to compare E.J. Warner to his Hall of Fame father. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Best JUCO Players in NFL History
The path to the NFL does not always go through the powerhouses of the SEC and Big Ten.
Breaking Down the Fastest NFL Running Backs (Now & In History)
We used multiple data points to track down the fastest NFL running backs ever. Spoiler alert: they’re not who you think.
Division 2 Football Players Who Made it to The NFL
Division 2 football programs have produced plenty of NFL talent. You just don’t hear about it.
The Shortest NFL Players: Now & Throughout Football History
Football is a game of strength. But at the sport’s highest level, athleticism comes in all shapes and sizes.