OOTS: Divisional round one of best of all-time In one of the best Divisional rounds in NFL history, two of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time were eliminated while new quarterbacks get their chance to shine. Each of the four games were decided by a last second play, as the 49ers, Bengals and Rams all kicking […]
Category: Out of the Shark Zone
Out of the shark zone 11/9 – 11/15
Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Rams After being officially released last Monday, star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams. Beckham, 29, had 17 catches for 232 yards in six games prior to his release. A free agent for the first time in his career, Beckham took the time to weigh his options, coming to the decision that he wanted to be […]
Out of the shark zone – 11/9
NYC Marathon returns for 50th year The New Your City Marathon will be held for the 50th year, following a break for the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Associated Press, “Organizers shrank the field by nearly 40% and are requiring runners be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the race. […]
Out of the shark zone – 10/12
NWSL game paused to recognize sexual harassment allegations On Wednesday, during the sixth minute of a National Women’s Soccer League game between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit, the game stopped as the players from both teams circled up in a show of solidarity with two players that accused a coach of sexual harassment and misconduct. The NWSL Players Association released a statement saying, “Tonight, we reclaim […]
Out of the shark zone – 9/28
NFL’s week two filled with injuries Week two in the NFL was defined by injuries. Quarterbacks Baker Mayfield, Tua Tagovailoa, Carson Wentz, Tyrod Taylor and Andy Dalton all suffered injuries that knocked them out of the game, though Mayfield returned and finished the game. Running backs Darrell Henderson, Elijah Mitchell and Trey Sermon all had to leave the game, though Mitchell was able to play through his injury at […]
Out of the shark zone – 9/21
T.J. Watt becomes NFL’s highest paid defender The Pittsburgh Steelers recently extended pass rusher, T.J. Watt’s contract four more years with a deal worth $112 million, making him the highest paid defensive player in the NFL. Watt will be paid an average of just over $28 million a year and has guarantees worth around $80 million. The former record holder for the […]
Out of the Shark Zone – 9/14
Patriots start Mac Jones, release former MVP Cam Newton In possibly the most surprising move of the NFL off-season, the New England Patriots elected to start rookie quarterback Mac Jones week one against the Miami Dolphins. In fact, Jones’ will be the first rookie QB to start a week one game under legendary coach Bill Belichick in New England. In a subsequent move, the Patriots released former MVP and their 2020 starting QB Cam Newton. Newton’s 2020 season was a […]
Out of the Shark Zone – February 10,2020
Lamar Jackson wins MVP unanimously Last Monday, Lamar Jackson, quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, earned the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 100th season of the NFL. Jackson won this award unanimously, an accomplishment that has only been reached once before by New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, in 2010. Jackson received […]
Out of the Shark Zone – January 12,2020
Tua Tagovailoa announces he’s entering 2020 NFL Draft Tua Tagovailoa, American football quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide, announced on Jan. 6 that he would be entering the 2020 NFL Draft slated for April 24-25. Having dislocated his right hip in an injury in November 2019, he missed the remainder of the season. Tagovailoa said, […]
Out of the Sharkzone – October.22.2019
Barcelona-Madrid game moved The Spanish soccer league is considering moving the Barcelona versus Real Madrid game out of the Catalan capital. The game is to be played on the same day as a separatist rally. According to the Associated Press, the Spanish soccer league “has called on the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) — which controls […]