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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.
Articles
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Dan Marino (Story)

Former player of the Miami Dolphins Dan Marino looks on before the game Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
San Francisco 49ers History

The Life And Career Of Y.A. Tittle (Story)

Portrait of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Y.A. Tittle in uniform Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Long Career Of Dave Krieg (Story)

Quarterback Dave Krieg of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Mike Singletary (Story)

Head coach Mike Singletary Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams History

The Life And Career of Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds (Story)

detail view of a Los Angeles Rams helmet Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)

Former Detroit Lions running back Billy Simms Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
San Francisco 49ers History

The Life And Career Of Joe Montana (Story)

Former NFL Football Player Joe Montana Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Buffalo Bills History

The Life And Career Of Jack Kemp (Complete Story)

U. S. Sen. Jack Kemp watches warmups Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Los Angeles Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Bo Jackson (Story)

LOS ANGELES RAIDERS RUNNING BACK BO JACKSON CARRIES THE FOOTBALL Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Jack "Throwin' Samoan" Thompson (Story)

Cincinnati Bengals helmet is seen on the field Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Lester Hayes (Story)

Lester Hayes Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Baltimore Ravens History

The Life And Career Of Ray Lewis (Story)

Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens during a game Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

The Short Life And Career Of Ricky Bell (Story)

Ricky Bell (42) of the Buccaneers breaks away from a Saints defender in a NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 14, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Pat Swilling (Story)

Linebacker Pat Swilling of the New Orleans Saints Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Rich "Tombstone" Jackson (Story)

Denver Broncos helmet Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
New York Giants History

The Fascinating Life And Career Of Rosey Grier (Story)

Rosey Grier attends Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Larry Csonka (Complete Story)

Pro Football Hall of Fame member Larry Csonka Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Oakland Raiders History

What Happened To Nnamdi Asomugha? (Story)

Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Washington Redskins History

The Life And Career Of Pat Fischer (Complete Story)

General view of a Redskins helmet during a pre-season game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at the Jack Kent Cook Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 20-17. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Washington Redskins History

What Happened To Sean Taylor? (Complete Story)

Sean Taylor #36 the Washington Redskins rests on the sidelines Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles History

The Life And Career Of Harold Carmichael (Complete Story)

Harold Carmichael, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Clas Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Oakland Raiders History

The Fast Life And Career Of Ken Stabler (Complete Story)

Quarterback Ken (The Snake) Stabler of the New Orleans Saints prepares to pass the ball. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Don Shula (Complete Story)

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula speaks as Head Coach Steve Specht, of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, is awarded the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award during a press conference for Super Bowl XLVII at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 1, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Buffalo Bills History

The Life And Career Of Doug Flutie (Complete Story)

Quarterback Doug Flutie #7 of the Buffalo Bills in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Steelers 24-21. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Barry Sanders (Complete Story)

Running Back for the Detroit Lions during the National Football Conference Central game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 10 November 1991 at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida, United States. The Buccaneers won the game 30 - 21. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles History

The Life And Career Of Reggie White (Complete Story)

Defensive End for the Green Bay Packers during the National Football Conference Central game against the Detroit Lions on 3 November 1996 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. The Packers won the game 28 - 18. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Archie Manning (Complete Story)

Archie Manning attends the 2014 Legends For Charity Dinner>> at Grand Hyatt New York on January 30, 2014 in New York City. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Los Angeles Rams History

The Life And Career Of Jack Youngblood (Complete Story)

Former NFL player Jack Youngblood and SiriusXM host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo speak onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Ed "Too Tall" Jones (Complete Story)

Defensive lineman Ed "Too Tall" Jones #72 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a play during a 1985 NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)

NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus is seen during the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois. Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Former player of the Miami Dolphins Dan Marino looks on before the game
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Dan Marino (Story)

  The 1983 NFL Draft has been widely regarded as one of the best in league history. N... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Portrait of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Y.A. Tittle in uniform
San Francisco 49ers History

The Life And Career Of Y.A. Tittle (Story)

  It’s been said that Y.A. Tittle was born to perform on a stage. Without a doubt,... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Quarterback Dave Krieg of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass
Seattle Seahawks History

The Life And Long Career Of Dave Krieg (Story)

  Former NFL quarterback Dave Krieg gave hope to every average Joe who wanted to play pro fo... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Head coach Mike Singletary
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Mike Singletary (Story)

  The first thing you noticed about Mike Singletary was his eyes. They were wild, cra... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
detail view of a Los Angeles Rams helmet
Los Angeles Rams History

The Life And Career of Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds (Story)

  In the interest of self-preservation, it’s probably best to avoid someone named “H... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Former Detroit Lions running back Billy Simms
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Billy Sims (Story)

  The number 20 for the Detroit Lions is synonymous with greatness. In fact, it has b... Ben Donahue • 1 year ago
Former NFL Football Player Joe Montana
San Francisco 49ers History

The Life And Career Of Joe Montana (Story)

  On the surface, Joe Montana didn’t look like anything special. He was skinny, did... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
U. S. Sen. Jack Kemp watches warmups
Buffalo Bills History

The Life And Career Of Jack Kemp (Complete Story)

  Professional football can be a fickle business. Sometimes, players who appear to ha... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
LOS ANGELES RAIDERS RUNNING BACK BO JACKSON CARRIES THE FOOTBALL
Los Angeles Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Bo Jackson (Story)

  “Bo knows!” That’s what the public was told in a popular advertising campaign... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Cincinnati Bengals helmet is seen on the field
Cincinnati Bengals History

The Life And Career Of Jack "Throwin' Samoan" Thompson (Story)

  Until the late 1980s, the Washington State football program wasn’t much to write hom... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Lester Hayes
Oakland Raiders History

The Life And Career Of Lester Hayes (Story)

  In the early 1980s, the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders were blessed with a potent offense and... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens during a game
Baltimore Ravens History

The Life And Career Of Ray Lewis (Story)

  In 1996, the Cleveland Browns relocated to Baltimore and were rebranded as the Baltimo... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Ricky Bell (42) of the Buccaneers breaks away from a Saints defender in a NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 14, 1979 at Tampa Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers History

The Short Life And Career Of Ricky Bell (Story)

  In 1979, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came within one game of the Promised Land. Only a... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Linebacker Pat Swilling of the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Pat Swilling (Story)

  In the early 1990s, the New Orleans Saints had arguably the best linebacker group in t... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Denver Broncos helmet
Denver Broncos History

The Life And Career Of Rich "Tombstone" Jackson (Story)

  Today’s NFL takes great care to ensure its athletes stay as healthy as possible.... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Rosey Grier attends
New York Giants History

The Fascinating Life And Career Of Rosey Grier (Story)

  Through hard work and determination, Rosey Grier became a very good defensive tackle i... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Larry Csonka
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Larry Csonka (Complete Story)

  For football fans, it's exciting watching a fleet-footed running back dart in and out... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates
Oakland Raiders History

What Happened To Nnamdi Asomugha? (Story)

  From 2005 to 2010, the Oakland Raiders' Nnamdi Asomugha was one of the premier shutdow... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
General view of a Redskins helmet during a pre-season game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at the Jack Kent Cook Stadium in Landover, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Redskins 20-17.
Washington Redskins History

The Life And Career Of Pat Fischer (Complete Story)

  One of the first things NFL players do when taking the field is size up their opponent.... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Sean Taylor #36 the Washington Redskins rests on the sidelines
Washington Redskins History

What Happened To Sean Taylor? (Complete Story)

  The role of safety in football is part protector and part hammer. He has to ensure... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Harold Carmichael, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Clas
Philadelphia Eagles History

The Life And Career Of Harold Carmichael (Complete Story)

  For most NFL receivers, high-pointing the football is a measure of talent. Dependin... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Quarterback Ken (The Snake) Stabler of the New Orleans Saints prepares to pass the ball.
Oakland Raiders History

The Fast Life And Career Of Ken Stabler (Complete Story)

  Some of the most entertaining players in NFL history had nicknames that perfectly fit... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula speaks as Head Coach Steve Specht, of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, is awarded the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award during a press conference for Super Bowl XLVII at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 1, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Miami Dolphins History

The Life And Career Of Don Shula (Complete Story)

  In 1972, the Miami Dolphins accomplished something no other team in the history of the... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Quarterback Doug Flutie #7 of the Buffalo Bills in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Bills defeated the Steelers 24-21.
Buffalo Bills History

The Life And Career Of Doug Flutie (Complete Story)

  The stereotype of the “ideal” NFL quarterback being a specific size and weight can... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Running Back for the Detroit Lions during the National Football Conference Central game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 10 November 1991 at Tampa Stadium, Tampa, Florida, United States. The Buccaneers won the game 30 - 21.
Detroit Lions History

The Life And Career Of Barry Sanders (Complete Story)

  Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders had many tantalizing attributes. He... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Defensive End for the Green Bay Packers during the National Football Conference Central game against the Detroit Lions on 3 November 1996 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. The Packers won the game 28 - 18.
Philadelphia Eagles History

The Life And Career Of Reggie White (Complete Story)

  In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most terrify... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Archie Manning attends the 2014 Legends For Charity Dinner>> at Grand Hyatt New York on January 30, 2014 in New York City.
New Orleans Saints History

The Life And Career Of Archie Manning (Complete Story)

  The NFL has had a number of families who have made their careers in professional footb... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Former NFL player Jack Youngblood and SiriusXM host Chris "Mad Dog" Russo speak onstage during day 2 of SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIV on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida.
Los Angeles Rams History

The Life And Career Of Jack Youngblood (Complete Story)

  To play in the NFL you have to be tough and resilient. Due to the nature of the sport,... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
Defensive lineman Ed "Too Tall" Jones #72 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a play during a 1985 NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California.
Dallas Cowboys History

The Life And Career Of Ed "Too Tall" Jones (Complete Story)

  NFL defenders typically have a number of intimidation tactics at their disposal. Th... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago
NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus is seen during the Illinois Fighting Illini and Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Champaign, Illinois.
Chicago Bears History

The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)

  From 1965 to 1973 there was perhaps no more terrifying sight for NFL ball carriers tha... Ben Donahue • 2 years ago