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The Sodfather Has Certainly Said His Piece


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Dan McQuade

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Nick Sirianni: I Would Punt The Ball Back To Patrick Mahomes Again

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Patrick Mahomes about to complete a pass while leading his team to (spoiler alert) a win in Super Bowl 57.

Super Bowl LVII – Kansas City Chiefs v Philadelphia Eagles

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The Boston Scott Prop Bet And Windows That Don’t Exist

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Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory parade on February 15, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)

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The Chiefs’ Belief In Disbelief Is Becoming Unbelievable

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Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

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Rihanna Rubbed Her Belly And Broke A Million Brains

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Samer Kalaf

Kansas City Chiefs fans in Germany do the Tomahawk Chop during Super Bowl 57.

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NFL Exports Racist Arm Gesture To Germany

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. He's standing alone in the middle of the field (which is in awful shape).

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I Will Never Forgive Nick Sirianni For Punting

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks the go ahead field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.

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What In Sod’s Name Was With The Super Bowl Field?

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Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes in pain of a hurt ankle during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023.

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Patrick Mahomes Can’t Be Denied

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles is called for holding against JuJu Smith-Schuster #9 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

That Fucking Flag Ruined Everything

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Kansas City Chiefs' wide reciever Kadarius Toney step into the end zone and scores a touchdown during Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Win A Super Bowl With This One Weird Trick

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Jalen Hurts Did Everything Right, Except For One Thing

The Chiefs Wouldn’t Let The Super Bowl Be Anything But Great

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Here’s A Super Bowl Weekend Open Thread

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AFC Championship – Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Welcome To The Posters’ Bowl

Amin Khalifa, in a room packed with Philly sports memorabilia, holds up a sign with the Kelce brothers that says SORRY BRO. EAGLES GOT THIS.

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Philly’s Sign Guy Might Be The Least Thirsty Superfan

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This Is So Stupid

What Time Does “What Time Does The Super Bowl Start?” Start?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Tony Romo attends the 2022 Paramount Upfront at 666 Madison Avenue on May 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage)

2022 Paramount Upfront

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“Wow”: Tony Romo Breaks Down The Super Bowl For Defector

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The NFL Has Yet Another Scandal To Eat

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Rihanna is seen out and about on July 07, 2021 in New York City. And then we photoshopped her purse into a giant NFL football

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If Rihanna Songs Were About Football, Ranked

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Can My Lucky Eagles Shirt Carry The Team To Victory? No, But Also: Yes

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Fran Hoepfner

Excitement Grows In Philadelphia As Eagles Head To The Super Bowl

It’s Time To Stop Fucking Around: We Need An Official Super Bowl Dessert


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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 29: A detailed view of the Kansas City Chiefs logo on a fan prior to the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Washington And Cleveland Ditched Their Racist Mascots. It’s Time For Kansas City To Do The Same

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) leaps into the end zone during the Championship game between the San Fransisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023.

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The Eagles Got Here By Running Over Everyone

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