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January 2 Football History

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The Epic in Miami: Why the Chargers vs. Dolphins 1982 Playoff Was the NFL’s Ultimate Thriller

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January 2 Football History

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The Greatest Gamble: How the 1984 Orange Bowl Gave Birth to the Miami Dynasty

Greatest College Games

The 1922 Rose Bowl: How 11 Undefeated Presidents Defied the Odds

Greatest NFL Games

Emmitt Smith’s Iron Will: The Day He Played on a Separated Shoulder to Save the Cowboys

Greatest NFL Games

The Epic in Miami: Why the Chargers vs. Dolphins 1982 Playoff Was the NFL’s Ultimate Thriller