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The PBS documentary League of Denial discusses the normalization of violence and masculinity. The documentary goes on to talk about the NFL’s denial of the connection of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and football. The NFL has been one of the United States leading representations in our cultures masculine ideologies. This men’s club view point of get back up and go back in, injuries be damned mentality, has allowed the NFL to keep the correlation of football head injuries mental health…

Is football too dangerous to be played in high school? Around 95 percent of people say football is a dangerous sport to be played in high school. There are many injuries reported while playing the sport of football. “Football, one of the most popular sports in the United States, is also the leading cause of sports-related injuries” (Nationwide Children’s Hospital 22). The sport of football is a fantastic sport to play, but players, coaches, and parents have to realize football will lead to…

everyone, and some people have even painted their bodies. It is football season, finally. Tuscaloosa has been referred to as “The City Of Champions” because of The University Of Alabama’s sports teams--mainly football. In Tuscaloosa, we brag about the Southeastern Conference and the number of BCS National Championship titles the university holds. Tuscaloosa is the place I call home, and I live in a town that revolves around college football. It is a place that got in my soul and will stay…

Football is big business in America. In fact, Americans spend billions each year watching and attending the games; as well as purchasing official football merchandise. Fans of specific teams or players will often purchase football jerseys and wear them during games. Unfortunately, many stores are aware this, so they produce and sell counterfeit jerseys. Although it can be difficult to determine the difference between an authentic and counterfeit jersey, it is possible; and all it takes a little…

Andrew Dytrych Mr. Geocaris English III 21 March 2015 Another NFL Murder Case Introduction I have been a football fan for most of my life and remember seeing numerous cases dealing with murder or illegal activity by players in the NFL. In fact, “There have been 47 arrests of NFL players since the end of the last regular season: bar brawls, cars wrecked, spouses shoved or beaten” (Solotaroff and Borges). Aaron Hernandez’s(sp) sentencing for first degree murder is the most recent NFL player…

It seems to be do or die for the Cowboys as they head into their much needed BYE week. The Cowboys have had quite the heart wrenching season so far, and that is putting it mildly. Week one the Cowboys suffered the loss of their star wideout in Dez Bryant. As if this wasn't devastating enough the very next week, their playmaker and heart of the offense Tony Romo went during the third quarter resulting in a broken clavicle. So there they were. Heading into week 3 with their two best offensive…

A Shunned Quarterback The first amendment states that we the people have freedom of religion, speech press, assembly and petition. Colin Kaepernick exercised his rights and has since been the subject of much controversy with the NFL. On August 26, 2016, Kaepernick sat down while other players were standing up during the “Star Spangled Banner” played before the game against the Packers. This was an act of protest by Kaepernick, explaining that he will not stand for a flag that oppresses black…

talked about Eddie Jackson before but let me just say that guy is a beast! He intercepted the ball for a 93-yard touchdown! Alabama ran all over those poor Aggies and they will do that again with Tennessee next week. Since I did not watch the Alabama football I cannot all hail glory to their name. Well, yes I can. Anyways, time to talk about Utah and Arizona. My smirked face will say it all. Utah still has not proven to me that they are number four in the nation. Heck, they are ranked number…

Add these fantasy football sleepers to your team right now (-- removed HTML --) We’re heading into week seven for football; how is your fantasy football team faring? Do you need to pick up some new players to give your team a little bit more of an edge? Add these fantasy football sleepers to your team right now to give your team a better fighting chance. Elijah McGuire Elijah McGuire is a running back for the New York Jets. He’s a rookie looking to make his mark this season. In the…

Colin Kapernick is a football player who decided he was going to use his platform in order to spread awareness of the racial injustice, and police violence that has taken place over the past few years. Due to being heavily influenced on spreading awareness he started taking a knee during the national anthem which caused a great amount of backlash .Kapernick influences lead him to protest what he seen as wrongdoings towards African-Americans’.Kapernick stated “I am not going to stand up to show…