WRITING
New York Times. November 13, 2008
Thursday Morning Kicker examines the enduring nature of the revolving door for kickers.
New York Times, November 9, 2008
Old kickers are the best kickers of all this season, making 90 percent of their field goals.
Sports Illustrated, November 10, 2008
It’s a golden era for placekicking, and here’s why.
Play, November 2, 2008
My first piece for the New York Times’s sports magazine: The Rooney family’s attempt to sell the Pittsburgh Steelers is a tale for these economic times.
The New York Times, October 30, 2008
Thursday Morning Kicker says old guys are performing incredibly well this season.
The New York Times, October 21, 2008
Thursday Morning Kicker says icing the kicker is pointless.
The New York Times, October 16, 2008
The debut of Thursday Morning Kicker, a weekly post for The Fifth Down, the New York Times’s blog about the NFL. My first entry: How great kickers are kicking this year.
Pro Football Talk, October 16, 2008
I write about my former teammate, the enigmatic punter Todd Sauerbrun.
Slate, September 17, 2008
Why Vince Young might not be cut out for the NFL. And why that’s OK.
Slate, August 29, 2008
HBO’s Hard Knocks is great TV, but it doesn’t tell the whole truth about the NFL.
Deadspin, August 26, 2008
I preview the Denver Broncos 2008 season.
Sports Illustrated, August 14-21, 2008
“Are We Having Fun Yet?” An essay about my time in Denver, and the reality of playing in the NFL.
The Wall Street Journal, March 28, 2008
May Fair Leather Friend: A Rawlings Designer Restores One Man’s Childhood Mitt
Deadspin, February 5, 2008
Analyzing Belichick’s Insane Decision Not to Kick
Slate, January 29, 2008
Their Right Feet: Everything you need to know, and more, about the Super Bowl kickers
Deadspin, September 10, 2007
Inside Jason Elam’s Incredible Kick
No Mas, May 22, 2007
Bring Back George
Slate, November 8, 2006
The State of the NFL: A conversation with Charlie Pierce
Slate, October 26, 2006
830!: How a Massachusetts carpenter got the highest Scrabble score ever
The Wall Street Journal, June 23, 2006
Long Term Goals for Soccer in the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal, February 24, 2006
On the Games: What Headlines Don’t Say
The Wall Street Journal, February 22, 2006
On the Games: Pure Sport, Raw Emotion
The Wall Street Journal, February 18, 2006
On The Games: Snowboard Cross—Yowza!
The Wall Street Journal, February 16, 2006
On The Games: Curling, A Sport That’s All in Your Head
The Wall Street Journal, October 11, 2005
‘The Soxaholix’: It’s Not Ovah, Though It’s Ovah
The Wall Street Journal, July 13, 2005
Playing Defense: A Coach’s Lawsuit Poses Challenge For Time Inc.
The Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2005
One Through Nine Are Loneliest Numbers For Pitchers in Majors
The Wall Street Journal, December 23, 2004
In the NFL, Playing Safety Doesn’t Mean A Lot of Padding
The Wall Street Journal, August 25, 2004
On the Games: A Game We Ought to Play
The Wall Street Journal, August 18, 2004
On the Games: Homer at the Bat
The Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2005
On Sports: Greek Tragedy
The Wall Street Journal, June 18, 2004
On Sports: The Whole World Is Watching
The Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2003
Out of Bounds: A College Coach Pushed the Limits To Sign Top Talent
The Wall Street Journal, June 21, 2002
On Sports: New World Order
The Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2002
On Sports: Old World, New Glory
The Wall Street Journal, June 26, 1998
World Cup 1998: If Mr. Rogers Played a Sport…
The Wall Street Journal, June 19, 1998
World Cup 1998: Sam’s Army: No Hooligans Here
The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 1996
Heavy Hitters: Sporting-Goods Firms Battle a Crackdown On Aluminum Bats
