April 15 Football Fix
“I tend to attack the challenges that are right in front of me, the ones that I have today.” ~ Mike Tomlin
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Month: April 2026
Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
April 9 Football Fix
In honor of legendary trailblazing player Paul Robeson, we focus today on the 1917 matchup between Rutgers and West Virginia, which remains one of the most legendary chapters…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
History of the 22nd NFL Draft Selections
We are 22 days out from the 2026 NFL Draft, and today we’re diving into the rich NFL history of the 22nd pick! This…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
April 14 Football Fix
“What’s that? Pressure? I don’t feel pressure. I don’t know what that means.” ~ Joe Namath This iconic black-and-white portrait of Joe Namath from…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
April 13 Football Fix
“Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points.” ~ Knute Rockne
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
April 7 Football Fix
The 1983 Draft—The Pick That Changed Two Franchises “In the 1983 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers held the 21st pick. On the board was…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
Football History of April 1
From nylon stockings to “undefeated” phantom franchises, April 1st has historically been the gridiron’s favorite day for a fast one. While the sports world…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
Carlos Alvarez: The “Cuban Comet” Who Reimagined Florida’s Passing Game
How does a young immigrant from Havana become the greatest receiver in the history of the Florida Gators? Long before the “Fun ‘n’ Gun”…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
The Gridiron Physician: The Dual Legacy of Joe “Doc” Alexander
Can a man dominate the trenches of the NFL while simultaneously saving lives in a medical ward? Joe “Doc” Alexander didn’t just balance two…
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Pigskin Dispatch
April 1, 2026
John Dalton: The “Army-Killer” Who Anchored Navy’s Golden Era
What is the price of a perfect season? For the 1910 Navy Midshipmen, it was exactly 35 yards. In an era when the Army-Navy…
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