While other states move to delay high school football, the FHSAA is full-speed ahead. While it was not totally unexpected, it still caught people by surprise. Trenton football head coach Bill Wiles and Buchholz football head coach Mark Whittemore joined the Sportscene to discuss their thoughts on the matter. Wiles …
Read More »NFL Proposes No Preseason Games
Training camps are set to open in just over a week across the NFL. And while the start date remains firm, there could be some changes coming to the league’s preseason schedule. On Monday night, the league proposed having no preseason games to the NFLPA. This comes after back-and-forth discussions …
Read More »Urban Meyer Breaks Down the Unknown
Former Gator head coach Urban Meyer joined Steve Russell on the Sportscene on Friday. Meyer discussed how players and coaches should handle the uncertain season ahead. Preparing For the Unknown There is no official announcement on the overall status of the college football season. However, conferences seem to be basing …
Read More »15 women allege toxic culture while working for Washington Redskins
The Washington Post released an explosive story on Thursday that alleges an environment of sexual harassment and verbal abuse within the toxic culture of the Washington Redskins organization. Fifteen women came forward, 14 of them anonymously. All of them spoke out on the horrible culture within the Redskins’ organization from …
Read More »NFL and the NFLPA Negotiate Pay for Players that Opt-Out
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are still working on the terms of return. One of the points of discussion about whether or not players will receive financial backing if they decide to sit out the season. Their request for financial security is meant to protect at-risk players from …
Read More »College Football Faces Uncertainties
The college football season is much closer than we realize. The Florida Gators’ first game is scheduled for Sept. 5 against Eastern Washington. From that standpoint, the season is a little over seven weeks away. Keep in mind, players still need a sufficient amount of time beforehand to prepare before …
Read More »Oakley Introduces New Mouth Shield
As sports slowly and cautiously start to pick back up around the U.S., leagues have been following numerous health protocols in order to keep athletes and coaches safe, healthy. For example, the NBA has its players in a “bubble” with limited outside contact. Additionally, a number of leagues have also …
Read More »SEC Holds off on Fall Sports Decision
It’s the middle of July on the calendar. This is usually around the time college football fans can almost taste the season it’s so close. In the SEC, this week would usually signify the unofficial kickoff of the season, with SEC Media Days taking place over a four-day span in …
Read More »NFL coronavirus concerns pose problems in reopening
The start of training camp in the NFL is just two weeks away. However, there are some lingering concerns regarding training camp protocols that would protect players from COVID-19. In an effort to help the league reopen smoothly, the NFL and its players association will call again today after failing …
Read More »Redskins to Retire Name And Logo
The Washington Redskins have officially announced their intention to retire the “Redskins” name and logo due to pressure from sponsors, activists, and other investors. The Redskins name and logo dates back to 1933 when the franchise was born. The name has faced criticism as being racist and demeaning towards Native …
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