Author: Michael

I spent a fantastic Saturday in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania, watching Ohio State beat Penn State in a raucous stadium. 
The win, which barring complete collapse from both teams, likely cemented Ohio State and Penn State as playoff participants, wasn’t pretty for either team, but it was a spectacular day for football and an awesome scene.
I met so many readers and listeners and had a fantastic time tailgating with Pennsylvania senate candidate Dave McCormick.

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The San Francisco 49ers rookie class might be one for the ages
The concept of a team’s “closing window” is more flexible and malleable than people might think.
The San Francisco 49ers are seen as one of those teams with a closing championship window right now. Kyle Shanahan’s team has lost two Super Bowls to the Kansas City Chiefs over the last five full seasons, and made it to the NFC Championship game in both 2021 and 2022. The 49ers stand at 4-4 with their bye upcoming, but that’s not why they’re seen as a team supposedly on the decline.

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