The Semantic Overlay Between The NFL And Sex

It's not weird, or even that interesting, but you do notice it more.

Years ago, I believe in a Redskins (RIP) vs. Seahawks playoff game, Cris Collinsworth kept saying, about a defensive end, that he “keeps coming in your face.” This was early days of social web, and some people made it into memes. It happens more than we think:

Yesterday, to hype myself up for the NFL season, I watched this interview between Alex Smith (now on ESPN) and Aaron Rodgers. I would say Rodgers uses the verb “drilled” about six times in this interview. Maybe 10:

Last night on Football Night in America, Mike Florio was talking about the Patriots beating the Bengals and the New England run game. He said, and I quote, “It's gonna be hard for someone to come in there when…