Some years of your life just stick out. In the past few months I have been doing a lot of reflection. It’s no secret that I am the oldest of The Sports Fan Journal writers, but I relish the fact that I have lived and witnessed so much history. Just recently I was remembering some of the best years...

For our final installment of the NFL Draft Diaries, I decided to interview an up-and-coming star with fresh memories on his draft day experience. WR Torrey Smith went through his process just barely one year ago, waiting to become one of the next big playmakers for the Baltimore Ravens. Smith’s...

For part two of our NFL Draft Diaries, I decided to speak with a seasoned NFL veteran who’s still playing in the league. Texans OL Wade Smith was more than willing to share his draft-day experience. Drafted by the Dolphins in the 3rd round of the 2003 draft, Smith made stops with the Jets and...

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, I wanted to get a closer look at what goes through players’ minds as they prepare for the draft process. How they handle the preparation and anxiety leading up to the big day has always been something to wonder about. So we at TSFJ decided to do a series...

There are certain items you receive that signal that you have officially achieved greatness. For some, it’s the drivers license at age 16; for others, it’s their college degree. For degenerates like myself, it was the first drink I was legally able to purchase. However, if you’re an...

The Washington Redskins have decided to put all their chips in, as the completed trade with the St. Louis Rams will yield two future first round picks and this year’s second round pick to move four spots to select Robert Griffin III with the number two pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Give credit to...

The NFL Combine has officially become must-see-TV, but what does this all mean? As Bomani Jones said on Monday, “A great 40 time made D’Angelo Hall a fortune, but how much did that matter when he was getting set on fire for three teams?” Or what about Calvin Johnson? The man who already...