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Michael Oriard’s books include a memoir, The End of Autumn, and Brand NFL. He hopes that his co-produced film, Saving Football: America’s Game at the Crossroads, will soon be forthcoming.

Articles By Michael Oriard

NFL 2012

Steve Sabol, the artist who glorified (and rued) football's mayhem.

Michael Oriard | SPORTS NUT | Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at 1:40 PM ET

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Flag Football

How the NFL became the American war game.

Michael Oriard | SPORTS NUT | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at 11:22 AM ET

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College Football's Season of Discontent

How today's game was shaped by the racial strife of 1969.

Michael Oriard | SPORTS NUT | Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at 12:15 PM ET

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Bowling for Dollars

Why college football is more cutthroat and competitive than the NFL.

Michael Oriard | SPORTS NUT | Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at 6:47 AM ET

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Are You Ready for Some Torn Knee Ligaments?

Should fans feel guilty about all of the injuries in professional football?

Michael Oriard | SPORTS NUT | Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at 12:24 PM ET

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Michael Oriard

NFL 2012

Steve Sabol, the artist who glorified (and rued) football's mayhem.

Flag Football

How the NFL became the American war game.

College Football's Season of Discontent

How today's game was shaped by the racial strife of 1969.

Bowling for Dollars

Why college football is more cutthroat and competitive than the NFL.

Are You Ready for Some Torn Knee Ligaments?

Should fans feel guilty about all of the injuries in professional football?