Just kidding. But they did all gather around a table back in 2009, when Steve hosted John and Jim Harbaugh, their father Jack, and their brother-in-law, Indiana men’s basketball coach Tom Crean, in a discussion … MORE ►
Posted: January 25th, 2013
Three Harbaughs, a Hoosier and Steve Sabol Walked Into a Bar …
Posted: September 20th, 2012
Tributes to Steve
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to all those who have sent along condolences, kind words, comments, blog posts, and emails since Steve’s death. Like his work, the tributes to this great man have been poignant. Following are … MORE ►
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Posted: August 6th, 2012
TDIF: Big Ed Enshrined in Hall of Fame
One year ago today, on August 6, 2011, NFL Films founder Ed Sabol was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Here’s a look back at his historic induction in Canton, as originally presented … MORE ►
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Posted: October 18th, 2011
“A Football Life” Producer’s Notes: One Master and One Genius
I’ve been lucky enough to have worked for some great men in my career.
My first college internship was with director Martin Scorsese; my second was with Oliver Stone. I followed those up with low-paying … MORE ►
Posted: September 29th, 2011
Sabol Files: A Ring for a Red Letter Day
Two weeks ago during a Broncos practice, our cameras captured a conversation between Denver’s head coach John Fox and his second year wide receiver Eric Decker. In the season opener, Decker had helped the Broncos … MORE ►
Posted: September 28th, 2011
Ed Sabol Receives His Ring
Today at NFL Films, Ed Sabol formally received his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring from the Hall of Fame President, Steve Perry. Big Ed’s Hall of Fame honor continues to be a celebration for … MORE ►
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Posted: September 26th, 2011
Sabol Files: The First Autumn Wind
Through the years the Raider identity has been embodied by a host of hard cases and rough customers, men like running back Marv Hubbard, who once prepared himself for a game by punching out the … MORE ►
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Posted: September 18th, 2011
Sabol Files: Lombardi vs Belichick
In our early years NFL Films didn’t capture anyone as well as we did Vince Lombardi. Thanks to my Dad’s relationship with him, we followed Lombardi around the field and in the weight room, attending … MORE ►
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Posted: September 11th, 2011
Sabol Files: Opening Day
Among all the scripts that Steve Sabol has written about the start of a new season, one of his favorite lines appeared in the 1974 edition of “Championship Chase,” narrated by John Facenda. Above is … MORE ►