Blocking experts break down the art of the offensive line
By Trevor Junt Medill Reports Everyone will be focused on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday. However, the unsung heroes will be the ones allowing their offenses to truly succeed: the offensive line. The warfare in the trenches is what decides ball games. Offensive line success […]
‘I’m enjoying what I’m doing’: Kansas City coach Andy Reid discusses future in NFL, Chiefs’ ‘church mode’ strategy in Monday presser
By John Riker Medill Reports PHOENIX – Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stepped to the Phoenix Convention Center stage and lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy one last time in Arizona, before reiterating his desire to contend for more titles during a news conference Monday morning. Asked about his plans to continue coaching, Reid […]
Devoted sports town or prime title game destination? Super Bowl week, Durant trade provide evidence both can be true, Phoenix sports fans say
By John Riker Medill Reports PHOENIX — A couple of blocks from the masses swarming the NFL’s central hub downtown, the Footprint Center, home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, remained relatively quiet during the first half of Super Bowl week. That all changed for employees at the Suns team store when the most significant sports […]
WATCH: Pigskin perfection: Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham builds his own football at NFL Experience
By John Riker Medill Reports PHOENIX — As a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, Jarrett Stidham has made a living out of gripping and ripping footballs. But before Friday afternoon, he had no idea of how NFL footballs are crafted. Stidham stopped by the Wilson exhibit at NFL Experience to see for himself how […]
Winningest Super Bowl QB Brady named MVP
By Eric Burgher Reporting from Houston After leading the New England Patriots in the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, quarterback Tom Brady still had to go back and see it with his own eyes. “There were so many plays that I got back to my room last night pretty late and I was still […]
Belichick already worried about next season
By Jenna West Reporting from Houston Less than 24 hours after winning his fifth Super Bowl victory, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick already feels behind for the 2017 season. When asked at the MVP trophy presentation in Houston Monday about stopping to enjoy the moment, Belichick said he needs to look ahead. “We’re […]
Falcons fans flock to Houston hoping for Super Bowl glory
By Eric Burgher Reporting from Houston [vimeo 202832908] The Atlanta Falcons have been here before. The Falcons return to the Super Bowl this season for the first time since 1998, when they lost to the Denver Broncos. Now armed with MVP Matt Ryan, the Falcons are on a mission to bring their first Super Bowl […]
Super Bowl Pop-Up Boutique Plays Up Local Brands
By Jenna West Reporting from Houston Super Bowl week showcases local fashion at pop-up boutique Launch. Houston designers displayed their unique looks and shared the inspiration behind them. [vimeo 202667756] Shoppers look at local brands at Houston pop-up boutique Launch. (Jenna West/MEDILL)
Super Bowl LI draws attendees, new and old
By Jaaziah Bethea Reporting from Houston Attending the Super Bowl is on the bucket list of many NFL fans, especially when their team is playing in the big game. Super Bowl LI in Houston is no exception. More than half a million fans are estimated to be here, some for their first Super Bowl, others are veterans, […]
Politics and protests come to Super Bowl LI
By Eric Burgher Reporting from Houston “No ban, no wall, Houston is for all.” Those chants echoed in the streets of downtown Houston Saturday as hundreds of anti-Trump protesters hoped to steal a momentary spotlight at one of the biggest events in professional sports, Super Bowl LI. The protest began at City Hall and made […]
