2009 NFL Draft

Is six hours enough for a workday? I do not believe six hours is enough for a standard work day. Think about it, most people can not even survive on their hours now. Shortening hours will lead to loss of wages, ineligible for health insurance and maternity leave. We are not one of the 188 states that mandate paid maternity leave. In the end no I do not believe six hours is enough to sustain a middle class living. The economy is not in the right place right now to be shortening work hours.…

March break is that one time a year we get a random extra week off of school, in the middle of the month and because of this we shouldn’t take it for granted. We should take it to the fullest, go on hikes, visit new places or even go to a cottage or something. Something that can take our minds off of work, waking up early, and more work. It’s basically like a sick day, times a week but what's even better is that you’re not sick! March Break, who isn’t ready? Well if you’re not, don’t worry, I…

reason why. Unlike the NCAA the NBA pays all of their players, a minimum contract of $250,000. This is why, most big name college players are considered “one and done” because they only play collegiate basketball for one year and then enter the NBA draft. Most players do this because they do not want to stay all four years in college and they want to start their NBA career as soon as possible. The NBA is a business, they have certain profits and salary caps…

had protested through music is the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. Phil Ochs was one of many protest singers of the era, his song “Draft Dodger Rag” protested the draft that occurred during the war. In 1965, the United States started to send soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War. To make the army larger, the U.S. used what is called the draft. This required young men born in range of years from 1944 to 1950 to register. The first lottery drawing since 1942 was held in the year 1969.…

BUZZY--UNC PRESENTATION— What we have begun to learn within all of these scandals is that big schools find loopholes for their student-athletes to boost their academics instead of these student-athletes fulfilling their academic requirements on their own. Regardless of what sport you play there are ways around going to class and getting good marks, so that you can focus more of your time towards the athletic side of your student athlete life. The University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill has been…

stockpile of draft picks and young players. The signing of Al Horford seems to be a turning point in the rebuilding of the Celtics by acquiring the four time NBA all-star they finally added some legitimacy to their title hopes. But there are still a lot of questions for the Celtics throughout the season. Although I think most people would agree that the signing of Al Horford was good it could end up have some unforeseen consequences. Horford is a thirty-year-old…

Are Professional Athletes Overpaid? Are professional athletes overpaid? This question is asked around schools, work places, and homes everywhere. Many people in the United States would agree that yes, professional athletes are overpaid. Everyday many individuals hear about another mega multi-million dollar contract for a professional athlete. For example, in 2014 Miami Marlins right-fielder Giancarlo Stanton signed a 13 year, 325 million dollar contract (“Giancarlo Stanton”). Although one of…

Nike footwear has been a huge success since its existence and each year they improve their footwear in order to attract more clients; although to be in this position of success Nike has applied propaganda such as bandwagon, testimonial and glittering in order to attract more clients. That had help since clients constantly acquire their products instead of the competition, and makes the competition footwear brand seem “useless”. How has Nike been able to be a huge success during all this years?…

When someone thinks about an athlete, a couple of things come promptly to mind: the hours and sweat put in, talent, physically strong and obeying sports rules. Regardless of the what game or team, there will be an astounding athlete playing. It’s not that difficult to recognize a genuine athlete at a game. You should simply search for the individual who is giving a 110% percent on the court or field. To start, don’t mistake them for standard players; the word reference definition just gives the…

The Ultimate NBA Playoff Experience “They need a three to tie, Lowry half court heave a prayer at the buzzer, oh Kyle Lowry he hits and we are going to overtime in Toronto (Eastern).” This is what Kevin Harlen, a NBA commentator, said during the game as Kyle Lowry hit a buzzer beater to go into overtime in the playoffs. The NBA playoffs are a huge attraction in the United States, Canada, and even countries overseas to many people. Basketball can be one of the most exciting sporting events in…