Actually, Belichick has always done this, though less so after the NFL ordered a re-emphasis of the illegal contact rules after the 2003 & 2004 playoffs. Indeed, it is to the very tactic discussed in this article that Belichick owes his Super Bowl XXXVI victory over the St. Louis Rams.

Is there a connection between the Manziel genepool and the behavior of Johnny Manziel? Just going by what is presented in this piece, no, there is not. There is no evidence presented in this piece that demonstrates any linkage other than a common last name.

No, I don't think I was defending him, or rather, his behavior. I was simply pointing out the absurdity (and irresponsibility) of associating any of his current behavior with the cock-fighting, oil wildcatting, or con artistry of his great-grandparents.

While this piece is certainly well-researched and colorful, I'm left wondering what, if anything, any of this has to do with Johnny Manziel.

"UNC is an ok school academically..."

For those interested in other entries in the Ebert canon: his review of Raul Ruiz's 1999 film "Time Regained" remains the gold standard of popular film writing, in my humble judgment.

Perhaps the takeaway should be that there's actually something to the Cowboys being "America's Team": according to that map, there is at least one Cowboys county in 25 different states.

It only took you 23 days to think of a comeback. Good job!

What kind of child rapist asks a rhetorical question as a pretext for name-calling?

I remain skeptical.

Considering the fact that if the artist was making one dot per second, it would take him over 24 straight days (without sleep or breaks) to complete this, either the hour total is fudged, or the number of dots is incorrect.

Enough sanctimonious, Nancy Grace-style drivel. Everyone is entitled to a zealous defense.