If you need a refresher on how Mark Brunell’s journey began, go back and read Part 1 of this Fringe series. If not, jump right in. The first installment followed Brunell’s winding...
Before we get going, this is the beginning of a two-part Fringe series on Mark Brunell and the long, winding road that took him to becoming an NFL starting quarterback. This first...
Welcome back. After the first installment of “ideas that didn’t quite make The Fringe” got strong feedback a few months ago, it only made sense to run it back. So here we are with...
Phil Jackson, widely considered the greatest basketball coach of all time, is underrated. Confused? Did you need to reread that statement a couple times? That’s understandable....
There is a certain breed of sports fan that cares about things far removed from the scoreboard. Their interest doesn’t stop at wins, losses, or even individual performances....
Is there any month in sports better than March? As the calendar flips and we move deeper into the month, there is only one thing on the sports world’s mind: the NCAA tournament....
Most all time records require a 20 year career. Single season marks usually require a full season. Every now and then, though, a player comes along who shatters those...
On Thursday night at the NFL Honors awards show, Matthew Stafford was announced as having won the Most Valuable Player award for the 2025–26 season. This is Stafford’s first MVP...
The process of an idea becoming a Fringe article is not nearly as drawn out or deliberate as some people might think. Most of the time, an idea flashes into existence for a split...
As you can probably tell, this article is an exercise in picking the best possible baseball team made up entirely of MLB players who have not been elected to the Baseball Hall of...
Recently, it was announced that Michigan has finally concluded its search for a new head football coach. The dramatic and highly publicized search began after the dismissal and...
As we head into the second round of the College Football Playoff, plenty of questions are swirling around the national college football conversation. Does Miami stand a chance of...
In the modern era, it feels impossible to separate baseball from math. Statistics and mathematical applications are everywhere in the sport. From lineup construction and bullpen...
As much as the NFL would like you to believe otherwise, the premier American football league is not the only place where this sport exists. Football is played all over the world,...
Feuds are not uncommon in sports. Look through the history of any sport and you will find plenty of deep rooted, personal, and sometimes downright hostile clashes between all...
Every four years, the World Cup transforms the game of football from sport into theater. The games become ruled by emotion and passion. The teams turn into vessels for national...
It was February 22, 2020, and Scotiabank Arena was buzzing with excitement. The hometown Maple Leafs were set to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the crowd sat a...
Uncover the intriguing NFL legacy of Steve Walsh, a quarterback whose unique journey and contributions redefine the game. Join us to learn more!
Uncover the story of the Washington Generals, sports' ultimate underdogs. Learn about their role in basketball history and the heart behind their journey.
Sometimes a funny thing happens in sports. A trade or free agent signing can end up altering a team’s future in ways no one expected. Often, the player written off as a throw-in...
Explore Raef LaFrentz's impact on NBA history. Delve into how this innovative stretch big transformed the game and left a lasting legacy at Kansas.
On paper, Gary Barnidge looked ordinary. He had an eight year NFL career, a perfectly respectable run, but nothing in his stats screamed star. His college career at Louisville...
In 2021, the NBA released its 75th Anniversary Team to honor the greatest players in league history. The list included 75 legends spanning decades, from George Mikan to Giannis...
The modern sports world is overflowing with data. We have advanced metrics, split stats, historical comparisons, and real-time analysis at our fingertips. And yet, despite all...
Over the past decade, the July 4th and post–July 4th stretch has become one of the most important recruiting periods in college football. It now rivals signing day and early...
A Room Full of Futures and One Unusual Truth On a warm and windy spring day in May of 1971, more than a hundred of Missouri’s top high school athletes gathered in a conference...
