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The Chris Weinke Prophecy: How Indiana Proved Age Beats Stars

A quarter-century ago, a 28-year-old quarterback proved maturity could win the Heisman. Now Indiana's old-man roster is changing college football.

7 hrs ago • Michael Weinreb

From the Archives: A "Meaningless" Bowl Game That Meant Everything (1962)

Why Bowls Matter, Even When They Don't.

Dec 30, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

From the Archives: Bill Russell and The Road to Perfection (1955-56)

This is Throwbacks, a newsletter by me, Michael Weinreb, about sports, history, culture, and politics—and how they all bleed together.

Dec 24, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

The Most 2025 Moment in Sports: Younghoe Koo's Epic Fail

On Slow Horses, epic screw-ups, and the kicker who got cut for an honest mistake.

Dec 19, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

Is This What We Wanted Football To Be? (2012)

The NFL is better than ever—sharper, more efficient, more competitive. So why does it feel like we've hit a plateau?

Dec 17, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

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"You dust yourself off and you go again" (1964)

Apr 15, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

Pat Summerall, Joe Buck, and the Lost Art of Shutting Up (1979)

Nov 19, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

Justin Herbert Doesn't Want To Perform

Dec 10, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

Why Won't The NFL Enforce Its Own Rule? (1992)

Oct 29, 2025 • Michael Weinreb

Throwbacks: A Newsletter About Sports History and Culture

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