NFL Minicamps are well underway, and following practice, various coaches would address some questions from the media. Heading into the 2018 season, four teams are feeling championship-bound, featuring locker room leaders and championship-repeat dreams. Locker Room Leaders in 2018 The locker room leader role for two teams are being established …
Read More »Trubisky Talks Future of the Bears, Excited About This Season
Mitchell Trubisky is looking to show the Chicago Bears why they picked him number two overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Although he was the first quarterback selected in his draft class, Trubisky struggled in his first season. He had 12 turnovers to just nine touchdowns and finished with the second-worst …
Read More »Ryan Shazier Still On Road to Recovery, Hopes To Play Again
When Ryan Shazier suffered his spinal injury against the Bengals, his first concern was if he could play football next season. Shazier gave his first press conference since the injury yesterday. He says playing again is his dream after he used his cane to walk to the podium. He injured …
Read More »Andrew Luck Participates At Minicamp, Hopes To Play Week 1
Andrew Luck did something on Tuesday that he hasn’t done since October. You guessed it, he threw the football. The Indianapolis quarterback participated in minicamp drills on Tuesday, tossing 20 to 25 footballs. Luck has been using college-sized footballs to lessen the wear and tear on his shoulder. “The reason …
Read More »New York Jets’ Sam Darnold: “I’m really excited about where I’m going right now”
In years past, the New York Jets have had their fair share of quarterback woes. The list is quite lengthy. From Ryan Fitzpatrick to the most-memorable Mark Sanchez, it hasn’t been the most ideal situation at the position. In 2016, the Jets finished fourth in the AFC East with a …
Read More »NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Talks Various Issues in the NBA
In his annual NBA Finals address, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver responded to various issues related to the NBA today. From league expansion to the national anthem, Silver let the public know what his stances are on some hot topics. League Expansion During Silver’s address, he made it clear that league …
Read More »NFL Adopts New Anthem Policy, Requires Players to Stand
On Wednesday, the National Football League enacted a national anthem policy that will go into effect for this upcoming season. Policy Specifics The NFL approved the rule that will require team personnel, including players, to stand during the national anthem. Players will also have the option to stay in the …
Read More »Feature: Erin Andrews Honored as Alumni of Distinction
Erin Andrews, University of Florida alumnus, returned back to her alma mater to accept an Alumni of Distinction Award from UF’s College of Journalism and Communications on Friday, April 20. Only 152 people have ever been selected to receive this honor since its creation in 1970. This year four alumni …
Read More »Defense the Focus for Florida Teams in NFL Draft 1st Round
The first round of the 2018 NFL Draft is in the books. While a lot of the attention was on the quarterbacks, the three teams from Florida each took defensive players with their first round pick. Dolphins Get Their DB With the 11th overall pick, Miami selected Alabama defensive back …
Read More »NFL Draft Recap: Winners and Losers in a Wild First Round
In arguably the most anticipated NFL Draft in recent years, the draft was a whirlwind of unexpected picks Thursday night. From Heisman winner to Heisman winner, 32 players walked across the stage at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Cleveland Browns surprised the masses by picking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield …
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