Detroit Lions

Introduction Some may argue Colin Kaepernick to be the most talked about athlete in today’s sports era. Others however, may say he and his anthem-kneeling dispute have brought about a great disruption upon our country and what it means to be an American. Kaepernick has brought about what is arguably the most substantial complication yet to be seen in all professional sports, and as the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), Rodger Goodell, finds himself stuck in the middle of the…

This story must begin with an understanding of how the Super Bowl has evolved. Though it has always been a big game -- the first edition placed enormous stress on a man named Vince Lombardi (and probably contributed to his early death in 1970 at age 57) -- the cultural significance of the Super Bowl needed time to emerge in American life. Accordingly, the weight of the Super Bowl wasn't larger than life at the beginning. The game had to become a cultural event. The empty seats for the first…

Ford’s goals were primarily economic. Gerald Ford wanted to curb inflation because costs for goods were getting out of hand.In addition he vetoed 39 non-military bills just to focus on the economy. Once Gerald Ford had finished working on inflation, he then focused on the recession that was occurring in the economy. He also helped businesses in America by trying to reduce taxes. Gerald Ford’s presidency was very trying and unexpected. For one, he had to battle inflation. Then after he was done…

The 1990s marked the finish not only of an era but also a millennium. The decade running up to the year 2000 saw a lot of adjustment and anticipation, with many important events that molded not only the 1990s but our lives since then. That change transpired in every way you can imagine – civically, technically, and socially. With about 5.5 billion people in the world, the year 1994 in America was a year marked by the chaotic case of O.J. Simpson, heartbreak over Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer’s, and…

Kezar Stadium was the 49ers first home and where they played for the franchise's first 24-years. Viewed outside the prism of excitement, the stadium was an archaic and tattered one, in striking contrast to the stadiums they play in today. Kezar was designed by Willis Polk & Company and built in 1925 for $300,000. It was a place where the cold bite of the Pacific Ocean would cut right through you, chilling you to the bones. The city-owned stadium was nestled among tall oak trees and next to…

Prospect Faceoff: Matthews stays hot in Zurich, Svechnikov/Garland dual, plus two top-20 teams clash in college hockey Auston Matthews is taking an unconventional path to the NHL, and has earned a few accolades already while playing in Switzerland. Two electric playmakers go head-to-head in a battle of assist machines in the QMJHL, and a pair of potential Canadian teammates will likely see a lot of each other in a weekend contest. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s newest signee lines up against a…

However, the equipment is not the only problem, the concussion protocol that is required to be done after a big play, makes the experts question the effectiveness of diagnosing a head injury. Former star for the Detroit Lions, Calvin Johnson, also one of the most prolific wide receivers to ever play the game, chose to retire last offseason at the age of 30 due to his fear of his already long medical record that was tested during his time in the NFL. In Calvin’s first…

Brandon hopped on his bike and rode down to the bridge. This is the place he would always come to when he needed to think. The sound of the river beneath it calmed his nerves. He put the kickstand down and sat on the edge of the bridge and let his legs dangle off the side. He closed his eyes and listened to the sounds of the water clashing against the rocks. There was no pain on that bridge, no anxiety, no regrets, just Brandon and the river; until a voice disturbed the silence. “Hey, you busy?”…

Every Sunday evening in late fall, I find myself curled up on the couch, eagerly anticipating Carrie Underwood to belt out her famous line. “I’ve been waiting all day for Sunday Night!” booms from our living room television, signaling the start of the National Football Leagues weekly broadcast. Sunday Night Football is the way my family ends every week. What is better than eating a warm, home cooked meal while watching the highly anticipated game? “Geno needs to get his act together before Pete…

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