It is week 11 of football season and as playoffs are on the horizon, every touchdown is significant. As it is a pivotal part of the game to get touchdowns, it’s understandable for the players to be excited but it isn’t okay when they take it too far. Endzone celebrations are a choreographed or “in […]
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On the Bench: Soccer won’t be the next NFL, but it’s on the rise
Baseball has historically been known as America’s pastime. It is played devotedly by American youth and supported by a large fan base. In recent years however, declining youth involvement in baseball programs paved the path for American football to take the lead in capturing America’s attention. Audiences tune in for weekly games, updates and interviews. […]
On the Bench: Vague NFL helmet rule sacks America’s pastime
The NFL has taken greater measures to insure player safety. The 2018 season features the debut of the new helmet rule. According to the National Football League’s 2018 rulebook, yellow flags will be thrown if a player lowers his head to initiate and makes contact with another player’s head, neck, torso, hips and lower body. […]
Hey NFL, leave room for the ladies
Football has always been regarded as a “man’s game” but it seems like young women across the country are trying to make their way into the NFL not only as coaches and referees but as players. There have been two recent college football scholarships given to female players. One went to kicker Becca Longo out […]
That Time I … played a professional sport
Diavanti Bedford is a graduate student pursuing his master’s degree in higher education administration. He is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and serves as the graduate assistant in the office of student media. On May 26, 2011, I graduated from Liberty High School in Kissimmee, Florida. This was an exciting time […]
On the bench: Five greatest NSU athletics moments from the fall season
Yours truly has handpicked the five greatest moments (in no particular order) by NSU athletics from the fall season. Whether you missed these epic moments or just enjoy being in a state of nostalgia, you won’t want to turn this page. Enjoy reading. 1. NSU volleyball defeated a tough conference opponent in Rollins on […]
Are you ready for some Thanksgiving football?
Three amazing football matchups to watch with loved ones. I can’t wait. While you’ll be busy salivating over the food, I’ll be salivating over these games. Like my boss’s favorite football player (Terrell Owens) once said, “Get your popcorn ready.”
ESPN sucks the joy out of MNF and the first amendment
ESPN fired Hank Williams Jr. from its Monday Night Football program. That means no more of the iconic, motivating, get-your-blood-pumping song that asks us “Are you ready for some football?” The song has been synonymous with MNF since it aired on ABC and who couldn’t use some motivation on a Monday night? Well, no more.
Women’s Football Alliance proves that women can tackle too
Imagine a day when you’re watching vicious tackles and 60 yard touchdown runs on television — by women. Well, that day might not be so far away.
On the Bench: Stay classy South Florida
Sports fans are clearly the least-empathetic creatures on earth. Don’t believe me? Then just ask Miami Dolphins quarterback, Chad Henne. On Aug. 1, Henne was booed by fans during a scrimmage at Sun Life Stadium. These jeers soon turned into a “We want Orton” chant, referring to Denver Broncos quarterback, Kyle Orton.