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Dark Side of Football
Dark Side of Football

Dark Side of Football

—A closer look at the transgressions, crimes, and scandals from the world of football, exploring the tension between America's undying love for the game and its ability to corrupt and damage those who live and die for it.
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Season 16 of 6 Episodes

  • Chad Johnson's theatrics off the field lead to the demise of his career; investigating why Johnson and so many others whose antics distracted from their play are all wide receivers.

  • New England's Bill Belichick is the most successful coach in the history of the NFL; a look at how he managed to overcome scandals while cementing his standing as a master tactician.

  • The Oakland Raiders hold the dubious title of Dirtiest Team in the NFL; investigating what happens when the Oakland Raiders sign the biggest pariah in the modern era, Bill Romanowski.

  • For years, the NFL has been dealing with shifty team doctors and nebulous league regulations that have resulted in players suffering from addiction to painkillers and more.

  • When the Cleveland Browns returned to the NFL, it was with the promise of bringing a winner to Cleveland; the Browns become the worst team of the 21st century.

  • Football fans have a reputation for being dedicated to the point of lunacy; in the rivalry between the Cowboys and Eagles, one demonstration of passion ends with severe consequences.
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A closer look at the transgressions, crimes, and scandals from the world of football, exploring the tension between America's undying love for the game and its ability to corrupt and damage those who live and die for it.

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