Three-time NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson took the field for the first time in exactly 700 days on Sunday for the Cleveland Browns after serving an 11-game suspension. The suspension — which came with a $5 million fine — was due to “violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy” and […]
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NFL player safety scrutinized after Tagovailoa concussion
Last week, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Miami Dolphins 27-15 on “Thursday Night Football,” but the victory was not the main story of the night. Halfway through the second quarter, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was spun around and pulled to the ground by Josh Tupou for a sack. The tackle […]
Georgia Bulldogs continue dominance into 2022 season
The Alabama Crimson Tide have won six of the past 13 National Championships. Over that span, the team with the second most national titles, the Clemson Tigers, have won two. Alabama has long been regarded as the best program in college football. However, those days might be over. The Crimson […]
Brian Flores sues NFL, officially accuses them of racism
Photo courtesy of nfl.com, WIki. Over the past few years the NFL has taken steps to improve its record on social justice issues. However, the league still comes up short when it comes to placing African Americans in leadership positions on its 32 teams. Brian Flores and David Culley, two of […]
Tom Brady’s polarizing yet treasured career officially concludes
Photo courtesy of Alexander Jonesi, Wiki. Something nobody thought they would ever hear — Tom Brady is retiring from the National Football League after 22 seasons. Yet it finally happened. After a heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional round of the playoffs, Tom Brady decided […]
Double standards: how race impacts consequences for athletes
Aaron Rodgers decided to set the sports world on fire on Friday when he made his regular appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” talking about his positive COVID-19 test and his decision to not get vaccinated. The three-time NFL Most Valuable Player and former Jeopardy guest host shared his thoughts […]
Is Daniel Jones fueling a comeback for the Giants?
Photo courtesy of AllPro Reels, Flickr. It is not uncommon for rookie quarterbacks to struggle in the National Football League. However, when the sixth overall pick in his draft class is still making rookie mistakes deep into his second season, there is some cause for concern. Daniel Jones is an example […]
Giants suffer last-minute loss against Washington
Photo courtesy of All-ProReels, Flickr There are five seconds left as Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins lines up for the game winning 48-yard field goal. The crowd in D.C. all on their feet, hoping to burst into excitement as the ball goes through the uprights. The snap is good, the kick […]
Invited speaker Brian Billick gives advice to student athletes
Photo courtesy of Ryan Lejbak, Flickr Super Bowl-winning head coach Brian Billick spoke about his book, “The Q-Factor: The Elusive Search for the Next Great NFL Quarterback,” to Ramapo students and faculty members on Wednesday, Oct. 21. While an in-person event was held in the Alumni Lounges for on-campus students and […]
Star quarterback Tom Brady leaves team after 20 years
Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Beall, Wikipedia After 20 years and six Super Bowl wins, star quarterback Tom Brady announced in mid-March his decision to officially leave the New England Patriots. Why did Tom Brady leave his promising run with the Patriots? Howard Stern managed to get the whole story in […]