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Long-time BTB writer is hanging up his cleats

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Veteran BTB Writer is Saying Goodbye This marks my final article for Blogging The Boys after eight fulfilling years. I began my journey by predicting Dalton Schultz would succeed Jason Witten, though Witten’s return delayed that. Writing for this site has been a dream for a lifelong Cowboys fan. Over the years, I’ve witnessed changes … Read more

Long-time NFL running back joins Illinois coaching staff

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Veteran NFL Running Back Joins Coaching Staff at Illinois Bret Bielema is prioritizing experience in his coaching staff, recently hiring Tyrone Wheatley as the running backs coach for Illinois. A former star at Michigan with 4,187 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns, Wheatley brings extensive experience from both the NFL and collegiate levels, including a recent … Read more

Hiring Mike McCarthy would break Steelers’ longtime precedent, and franchise shouldn’t do that 

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Hiring Mike McCarthy would violate the Steelers’ longstanding tradition, and the franchise should reconsider. Since 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers have consistently hired unseasoned assistants as head coaches, leading to three successful tenures: Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin. None had prior head-coaching experience but shared essential coaching attributes. Noll, a former defensive coordinator, won … Read more