Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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Ethan Nwaneri: Rising Star for France

At only 18 years old, Ethan Nwaneri did not take long to capsize the Vélodrome and, more broadly, to capture the attention of French football. Announced discreetly then made official almost in the shadows, the loan of the young prodigy from Arsenal to Olympique de Marseille was a daring bet, as much for the Marseille … Read more

Kompany’s Bayern Loss: Undefeated Teams Remain | Tedesco’s Side Still Strong

No need to panic, however. The Bavarians maintain an eight-point advantage over Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga. Nevertheless, the Kompany gang would have liked to keep this patent of invincibility which they were the only ones to still present within the five major European championships. Back from Munich, Jean-Marie Pfaff congratulates the Union… … Read more

Patriots Post-Brady: A New Era Begins

Even after seven fallow years, no franchise in American sports surpasses the New England Patriots’ six titles so far this century: only the Lakers in the NBA equal it. What in historical terms would be a lapse – the Chicago Bulls have not won for 28 years since Michael Jordan left, the New York Yankees … Read more

Steelers Hire McCarthy: Reportedly a Done Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to hire Mike McCarthy to replace retiring head coach Mike Tomlin. As the franchise announced at X, a verbal agreement was reached with the coach. McCarthy coached the Dallas Cowboys until 2024 and has been without a job since then. The 62-year-old knows Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers very well: both … Read more