1973, Weeks 16, 17

This week we discuss the careers of kicker John Smith, not-quite-HOF quarterback Ken Anderson, very large wide receiver Harold Carmichael, and "the most offensive defensive player" Ted Hendricks. Quote of the week: "We don't have a license to advertise booze." Intro-outro music: "Forearm Shiver," by Sam Spence. 

This week we discuss the film The Black 6, Mark Moseley's comeback, Bramo's consecutive games with a catch record, bad artifical turf, the first regular season overtime game, and the Ultimate Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The loungers in the grassy knoll, boy do they got it made in the shade. And even when they don't, it's a cool place to be." Intro-outro music: "Pigskin Jazz," by William Loose. 

This week we discuss the pronunciation of "Gilliam"; White Shoes and white tubas; bad fan signs; untucked jerseys; and changes for the news season. Quote of the week: "I see grocks. It's strawberry city if you fall down there." Intro-outro music: a William Loose tune, but don't know the title. 

This week, we discuss: nine straight possessions with a turnover in the Vikings-Cowboys game; famous players from South River, New Jersey; Csonka's two great games and hardly any passing by the Dolphins; the dissing of Charlie Pride; and Don Shula explains the blocking schemes that crushed the Vikings. Quote of the week: "We can see that sideline photographer - droopy mustache, plaid pants, he looks like Doug from New Zoo Revue." Intro-outro music: "Westside Rumble," by Sam Spence. 

This week we discuss: good games by Oscar Reed and John Gilliam; Carl Eller's blackboard smashing; Willie Brown's big pick six; graduates of Fisk University and Truman State; and the surviving Dolphins. Quote of the week: "The Steelers tightened their pucker straps." Intro-outro music: Big Game America

This week we discuss the final games of many players; several runners missing the 1,000 yard mark; the life and careers of Robert Newhouse, Mike Garrett, and Billy Joe Green; and Stat Symmetry of the Year. Quote of the week: "Bittersweet farewell for John Brodie. Fans saw him for 17 years, from Eisenhower to Watergate." Intro-outro music is "Big Band Jump," by Sam Spence. 

This week, we discuss the times that many players from a team caught at least one pass; Bobby Bryant's nice career; the Colts' college quarterback defensive backs; Biletnikoff's attitude (again); and who the heck is Paul Staroba? Quote of the week: "Damn those diagonal lines in the end zone, just like Baltimore. They gotta do it in Detroit, too?" Intro-outro music: "To Arms," by William Loose.

This week we discuss Ken Willard's athletic prowess; players who played their final years on unexpected teams; streaks for teams not getting shut out; Fred Biletnikoff's shoulder chip; and Don Shula's end of game brilliance. Quote of the week: "The Lion pass rush had Hart throwing from his earhole." Intro-outro music is "NFL no 331," by William Loose. 

This week we discuss Karl Kassulke Day; the career of Silky Sullivan; player in the HOF who maybe shouldn't be, and those who aren't but should be; stats that don't tell the whole story of some games; and the all time Super Stat Symmetry. Quote of the week: "The dangers in those days for NFL players were not only on the field." And a trigger warning: if the thought of heterosexual men holding hands disturbs you, you may want to skip this episode. Intro-outro music is "Bayou Boogaloo," by William Loose. 

This week, we discuss some rare mistakes by Pat; too much punting; coaching matchups with some history; refs mixing it up with players; and a game Ed just can't let go of. Quote of the week: "You've got the super slo-motion going on the loaf-of-breading - that's how you manufacture consent." (a prize for anyone who can explain that!) Intro-outro music: a William Loose song whose title I do not know.