Column: Leaders and playmakers

Leadership outweighs talent in the sports world. Granted, having a dependable playmaker can help a team reach the next level, but without someone to rally behind, someone to believe in, […]

Column: A rocky relocation

Nothing is worse than a bad breakup. And I’m not referring to relationships. Professional sports teams tend to hold significant meaning to most fans. So, when the front office of […]

Column: A second chance

The ultimate dream of any college football player is to suit up Sunday afternoon and take the field in front of a boisterous National Football League crowd. Unfortunately, only 256 […]

Column: Anything but boring

I hate football. Okay, maybe hate is too strong. I intensely dislike football when my favorite team, the Cincinnati Bengals, has a losing season or is always booted out of […]

Column: Goodell Has Got to Go

By Sam Balas Football is emotional. It requires an incredible amount of physical and mental strength to play contact sports. The game is a testament to athletic prowess and mental […]

Column: Television Turmoil

While the World Series captivated audiences and the presidential election kept the country hooked, one popular form of entertainment fell by the wayside this year — football. According to Sports […]

Column: Behind the Times

There are many things wrong with the National Football League today. Players face no punishment for committing domestic abuse. Others, like Antonio Brown, are subject to harsh fines for wearing […]

Column: Head-On Problem

With constant controversy swirling around the NCAA, it comes as no surprise when the organization faces a lawsuit. This time, the case is much more serious and hits close to […]

Football: Rehkow’s Golden Leg

Life-changing moments often come when least expected. Senior Austin Rehkow’s defining moment came on a chilly October night nearly four years ago. As a former member of the Central Valley […]