NFL’s Referee Controversy is Not a New Problem

January 20, 2019: a day that will forever be remembered by New Orleans Saints fans, and not by their choosing. “I didn’t come out of my room, ate Jeni’s ice cream and watched Netflix,” coach Sean Payton said of his post-game activities after their devastating and highly controversial loss to the Rams in the NFC…

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The Link Between Injuries and Depression

When an athlete suffers an injury, many only think of the physical toll it takes on their body. However, it is often forgotten that injuries also have an affect mentally. One of the most essential things to understand about an injured athlete is that they have several emotional responses to realizing they will not be…

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Is Derwin James the Steal of the Draft?

With the 17th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected safety Derwin James out of Florida State. James was rated as one of the top defensive players in this year’s draft and was considered a lock to be drafted in the top 10 by many NFL scouts and analysts. Ryan McCrystal…

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End to the Jets QB Search?

Round one of the NFL Draft was this past Thursday and to the surprise of no one, it was an eventful night.  Widely recognized as the consensus number-one pick, USC quarterback Sam Darnold did not receive a phone call from the Cleveland Browns.  Instead, Heisman Trophy winner, Baker Mayfield, heard his name come off the…

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Notable NFL Free Agents

The 2018 NFL League year is just a few weeks away. On March 14, 2018 the NFL free agency period begins at 4:00 pm. Many notable players are free agents this year, including Drew Brees and Le’Veon Bell. However, it is likely that both of these players will stay with their current teams. Here are…

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