The Fringe. Because the edge of the story is the best part.
The Fringe is where forgotten legends, overlooked performances, and unexplainable moments live. It’s the corner of the sports world where the spotlight rarely reaches, but the stories hit hardest. From misused playmakers and untold stories to questionable decisions, forgotten games, and what-ifs that still haunt the diehards, The Fringe explores the edges of greatness, the brilliance behind the bizarre, and the beauty of what doesn’t fit the mold.
Some stories are etched in history. Some belong on The Fringe.
The Fringe
The Story of Dieter Brock, Jim Everett, and the Rams’ Quarterback Twist of Fate
Brad PackmanNovember 13, 2025
The road to NFL stardom is rarely straight. Some players rise quickly, while others take...
Inside the Bizarre 1992 NFL Rookie of the Year Race
Brad PackmanNovember 7, 2025
In the modern NFL, it has become normal for rookies to step in and immediately...
The Three Most Surprising Coaching Moves In Modern College Sports: Part 2 (The Decisions & The Aftermath)
Brad PackmanOctober 31, 2025
Last week, we explored the winding paths that led Gene Bartow, Gary Andersen, and Jeff...
The Three Most Surprising Coaching Moves in Modern College Sports: Part 1 (The Rise)
Brad PackmanOctober 24, 2025
The coaching carousel in college sports has become front-page news every fall. With the introduction...




