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Balzer's Blog: McCarthy miscue?; Marks gets paid

Balzer's Blog: McCarthy miscue?; Marks gets paid

Howard Balzer

December 19 Not only did Marks get his sack, but it happened at the best possible time, on the final play of the game as Tennessee quarterback FULL STORY

Sometimes the Quarterback is Fair Game

Sometimes the Quarterback is Fair Game

Howard Balzer

September 06 He later told ESPN radio, “You do have to take your shots on the quarterback, and obviously they’re too important to their offense. If that means FULL STORY

What Drives Aaron Rodgers?

What Drives Aaron Rodgers?

Howard Balzer

January 11 It’s talked about often, the words quarterback Aaron Rodgers said in 2005 when he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers FULL STORY

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

NFL Loses Its Heart with Passing of Steve Sabol

Howard Balzer

September 19 Many words were said and written yesterday after the passing of Steve Sabol at the age of 69. But those were some of the best and capture the essence of Steve Sabol FULL STORY

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Replacement Refs Seven Days Away From Real Action

Howard Balzer

August 27 Why has Mike Pereira been so quiet lately? Pereira is the NFL’s former director of officiating, who was very vocal in the beginning of the preseason about the seriously negative impact replacement officials would potentially have on the game. FULL STORY

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Clock Ticking on Replacement Officials

Howard Balzer

August 21 The NFL continues to take a cavalier approach to the presence of replacement officials on the field, and there’s not much time to get something done with the officials that should be on the field. FULL STORY