Did Bum Phillips Ruin Earl Campbell?
by Asher Price from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4PP36)
Like most Oilers-or "Earlers," as they were known as their star galloped his way to Rookie of the Year and two MVP trophies his first couple of years in the league-Earl Campbell loved playing for the cowboy-hatted, easy-going Bum Phillips, who was always easy with a wisecrack. Bum once said of the team's reliable"