What's Better Than Football?
FootballJoA fan’s reflections on the NFL — and the things that matter even more.
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Game Day Experience: The 2025 Wild Card Game
Where were we?
Oh, yes, that’s right!
If you missed last week’s story about the Panthers’ first season, read it here.
Thirty years after the Panthers were established, Steph Curry was on hand to welcome everyone to the franchise’s firs...
From Frank to Fangio
Did you know Steph Curry is a lifelong Carolina Panthers fan?
Me neither — until I read an interview with the Curry family in The Athletic a few weeks before the Panthers 2025 play-off run.
In the interview, Curry shared some of his earl...
Exploring Corning, New York
A What’s Better Than Football Friday ❤️
On my first morning in Corning, we ate breakfast at Donna’s, a cash-only café that opens early and serves a hearty, no-frills breakfast of eggs, toast, and other diner favorites.
Stacks of vintag...
Meet Mr. Moon: Mascot Mayhem Goes to the Minor Leagues
The last time I wrote about a mascot, I asked you to vote on what you’d like to see next. A few voters responded with “Surprise Me!” And today, dear reader, I’m taking you at your word. 😂
As a reminder, the current criteria for mascots in...
Stadium Tour: Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium Before the World Cup
While walking around downtown Atlanta a few weeks ago, we witnessed the tell-tale signs of a city preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
From the backyard of The Benz to surrounding hotels1, the construction crews, volunteers, aerial lift...
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The 1998 Vikings broke my heart, and I never quite recovered. I capture the NFL fan experience through photos and words—stadiums, fandom, and the places football takes us.
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