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Over 25 years of experience in sports including coach, athletic director, game day operations, media relations, football operations, and scout. He is the author of The Rise of Washington State University Football: The Erickson and Price years.
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Washington Redskins History

What Happened To Timmy Smith? (Story)

Running back Timmy Smith of the Washington Redskins Ben Donahue • 4 months ago
Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Michael Vick (Story)

Falcons Michael Vick #7 throws during first half action Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Sebastian Janikowski (Story)

Sebastian Janikowski #11 of the Oakland Raiders looks on Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Boomer Esiason (Story)

Quarterback Boomer Esiason of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

The Life And Career Of Warren Sapp (Story)

Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moves on the field Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Reggie Bush (Story)

Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Brian Urlacher (Story)

Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears waits during a time-out Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Philadelphia Eagles History

What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)

Freddie Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles during the game Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Career Of Walter Jones (Story)

Former Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
San Diego Chargers History

The Life And Career Of Coach Don Coryell (Story)

close up view of a helmet of the San Diego Chargers Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)

Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Career Of Marshawn Lynch (Story)

Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Bob Hayes (Story)

Dallas Cowboys helmet Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Ted Hendricks (Story)

Pro Football Hall of Fame player Ted Hendricks Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Green Bay Packers History

The Life And Career Of Jim Taylor (Story)

A close up of a helmet of the Green Bay Packers on the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on August 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Kansas City Chiefs History

The Life And Career Of Tony Gonzalez (Story)

Chiefs wide receiver Tony Gonzalez on the sidelines Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Arizona Cardinals History

The Life And Career Of Ollie Matson (Story)

Arizona Cardinals helmets Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Jim Harbaugh (Story)

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Baltimore Colts history

The Life And Career Of John Mackey (Story)

shot of the Indianapolis Colts helmet Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
St Louis Rams History

The Life And Career Of Ricky Proehl (Story)

Ricky Proehl of the St. Louis Rams during the game Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Bobby Layne (Story)

The Detroit Lions helmet on the field Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Carolina Panthers History

The Life And Career Of Jake Delhomme (Story)

Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers passes Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Jessie Tuggle (Story)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle #58 Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Washington Redskins History

The Life And Career Of Art Monk (Story)

Washington Redskins helmets Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Gene Upshaw (Story)

Gene Upshaw speaks at the JB Awards Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Rick Upchurch (Story)

Denver Broncos helmet Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
New York Jets History

The Life And Career Of Ken O'Brien (Story)

Ken O'Brien #7, Quarterback for the New York Jets Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
St Louis Cardinals History

The Life And Career Of Jackie Smith (Story)

Arizona Cardinals helmets Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Buffalo Bills History

The Troubling Life And Career Of O.J. Simpson (Story)

O.J. Simpson appears in court Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Kansas City Chiefs History

The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)

Former NFL player Curley Culp Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Running back Timmy Smith of the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins History

What Happened To Timmy Smith? (Story)

  On January 31, 1988, Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith went from obscurity... Ben Donahue • 4 months ago
Falcons Michael Vick #7 throws during first half action
Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Michael Vick (Story)

  For the past several decades, dual-threat quarterbacks have thrilled NFL audiences wit... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Sebastian Janikowski #11 of the Oakland Raiders looks on
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Sebastian Janikowski (Story)

  As a franchise, the Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders have always gone against the... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Quarterback Boomer Esiason of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on
Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Boomer Esiason (Story)

  At the end of the 1988 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals met the San Francisco 49ers in S... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moves on the field
Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

The Life And Career Of Warren Sapp (Story)

  Warren Sapp was loud, brash, mean, and cocky, but he was also one of the best defensiv... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Reggie Bush (Story)

  From 2002 to 2008, the USC Trojans had one of the best periods of football in program... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears waits during a time-out
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Brian Urlacher (Story)

  The Chicago Bears are known for developing some of the best linebackers in NFL history... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Freddie Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles during the game
Philadelphia Eagles History

What Happened To Freddie Mitchell? (Story)

  Freddie Mitchell went by many nicknames: “Fast Freddie,” the “Sultan of Slot,”... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Former Seattle Seahawks tackle Walter Jones
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Career Of Walter Jones (Story)

  Every NFL quarterback needs a blindside protector. Depending on which arm he throws... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
close up view of a helmet of the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers History

The Life And Career Of Coach Don Coryell (Story)

  NFL offenses have come a long way in the past 50 years. During the first several de... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Tim Tebow (Story)

  It’s a tale as old as time. A college football player displays exceptional talent... Ben Donahue • 5 months ago
Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Career Of Marshawn Lynch (Story)

  In the past decade, the running back position has become marginalized as NFL offenses... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Dallas Cowboys helmet
Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Bob Hayes (Story)

  Pro football teams looking for a player to stretch opposing defenses were intrigued by... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Pro Football Hall of Fame player Ted Hendricks
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Ted Hendricks (Story)

  If one were to ask an NFL fan to list the most intimidating nicknames in league histor... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
A close up of a helmet of the Green Bay Packers on the sideline during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on August 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Green Bay Packers History

The Life And Career Of Jim Taylor (Story)

  For the most part, sports dynasties happen suddenly and can end just as abruptly. T... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Chiefs wide receiver Tony Gonzalez on the sidelines
Kansas City Chiefs History

The Life And Career Of Tony Gonzalez (Story)

  Decades after Mike Ditka, John Mackey, and Jackie Smith changed how the NFL viewed tig... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Arizona Cardinals helmets
Arizona Cardinals History

The Life And Career Of Ollie Matson (Story)

  To compete in the Olympic Games, an athlete has to be one of the best at his or her ev... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Jim Harbaugh (Story)

  College football fans are likely well aware of outspoken University of Michigan head c... Ben Donahue • 6 months ago
shot of the Indianapolis Colts helmet
Baltimore Colts history

The Life And Career Of John Mackey (Story)

  On paper, John Mackey was the size of a modern-day receiver. However, on the field,... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Ricky Proehl of the St. Louis Rams during the game
St Louis Rams History

The Life And Career Of Ricky Proehl (Story)

  The NFL has long been known for its vast array of stars and franchise players. They... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
The Detroit Lions helmet on the field
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Bobby Layne (Story)

  People often say that “Everything is bigger in Texas.” If that saying applies t... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers passes
Carolina Panthers History

The Life And Career Of Jake Delhomme (Story)

  In 2003, Jake Delhomme began his first season as the Carolina Panthers starting quarte... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle #58
Atlanta Falcons History

The Life And Career Of Jessie Tuggle (Story)

  Some of the greatest success stories in NFL history involve athletes who were long sho... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Washington Redskins helmets
Washington Redskins History

The Life And Career Of Art Monk (Story)

  It can be argued that the best teammates are those who deflect praise, say little, and... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Gene Upshaw speaks at the JB Awards
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Gene Upshaw (Story)

  Between 1967 and 1981, NFL defenders experienced real fear when they spied Gene Upshaw... Ben Donahue • 7 months ago
Denver Broncos helmet
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Rick Upchurch (Story)

  Although sometimes overlooked, special teams are an integral part of a successful NFL... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Ken O'Brien #7, Quarterback for the New York Jets
New York Jets History

The Life And Career Of Ken O'Brien (Story)

  The 1983 NFL Draft has long been known as the quarterback class. No fewer than six... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Arizona Cardinals helmets
St Louis Cardinals History

The Life And Career Of Jackie Smith (Story)

  Former NFL tight end Jackie Smith is primarily known for one specific play. During... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
O.J. Simpson appears in court
Buffalo Bills History

The Troubling Life And Career Of O.J. Simpson (Story)

  In the mid-1970s, O.J. Simpson was considered the best running back in the NFL. His... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago
Former NFL player Curley Culp
Kansas City Chiefs History

The Life And Career Of Curley Culp (Story)

  In 1968, newly drafted by the Denver Broncos, Curley Culp was traded to the Kansas Cit... Ben Donahue • 8 months ago