Column: Making something out of nothing
The Chicago Bears made headlines moments into the 2017 NFL draft. The Bears already held the No. 3 pick in the draft, but decided that was just not good enough. […]
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Column: Opportunity of a lifetime
Each team in the National Football League (NFL) is built in the annual seven-round draft that features the best, young talent in the entire country. All 32 NFL teams draft […]
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 […]
A divided nation — Fans from anywhere can find a reason to cheer for, or against, a team in the Super Bowl
On Sunday, most of America tuned in to watch one of the biggest televised events of the year. While the 51st Super Bowl did not provide a regional connection for […]
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 […]