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would make it more competitive- Getting paid to play college ball would make it easier to look at school as more of an opportunity worth taking. More kids would see a reason as to why they should play sports in college. They would work harder in high school knowing that there is a reward not very far down the road. Instead of trying to find jobs during their athletic career they could focus more on their games and practices. All their extra energy could be put into them becoming a better athlete…

confrontations with mental health challenges. Born on May 21, 1977, in San Diego, California, Williams catapulted to stardom as a standout college football player at the University of Texas, where his remarkable skills earned him the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1998. Following this success, he entered the NFL draft, eventually being selected fifth overall by the New Orleans Saints in 1999 (SI Staff, 2011). However, Williams's professional journey was marked by a series of trials. He contends…

Any young woman heading to college is unfortunately aware of the constant sexual assault threat that is posed to her. Rape is unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against the will of a person who is incapable of valid consent. In the recent years more cases of student athletes committing rape while in college have surfaced. As more news of these cases are brought to light the more nation wide upset they are causing. Sexual assault…

opportunities like scholarships. Lone star college should also have a program similar to this to help the students in their upcoming future. In 2010, Cam Newton who was a former football player for the Buccaneers “was selected as the 76th winner of Heisman Memorial Trophy as the most outstanding college football player in the United States for 2010.” Cam Newton became successful in sports and college he was picked as the number one player by Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft. Tons of…

People vs Simpson Walter "The Fridge" Peyton. Mike "The Hammer" Ditka. Bob "Boomer" Brown. Dick "The Animal" Butkus. All were NFL Hall of Famers of the 60s and 70s, but none accomplished the fame of O.J. "The Juice" Simpson, whose criminal case may be the most monumental celebrity cases in history. It is important to acknowledge Simpson's background, the charges he received, the case, the influences on the trial, and the outcome itself to understand the significance they had on making history.…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--As the second week of Fall Camp is underway, Dana Holgorsen met with members of the media on Tuesday afternoon and discussed the West Virginia University football teams progression. Another player out for the season is freshman cornerback Jake Long, who is going to be sidelined after shoulder surgery. “Maybe could have practiced him but we’re talking about redshirt,” Holgorsen said. “Let’s just go ahead and do it so we have you ready for next year. He’ll be ready for spring.…

Classes were nearly over and he settled himself for another round of ‘Let’s see who can Bag the Quarterback’, and he means as a girlfriend. After he had won the Avalanche Bowl it had become a nightmare. It wasn’t one of the nationally recognized bowl games, but it was still a bowl game nevertheless. Someone must have been playing a cruel joke when several of the bigger bowl games were canceled due to weather or some other unforeseen mishap and their game was now being covered and they were…

The Love of the Game and The Men That Loved the Game Thousands of fans consider football to be one of America’s most beloved sports. There is something addictive about football, and Americans cannot seem to get enough of it. Whether it is the primal act of watching one group of what seem to be supermen tackle another, or just the comfort of bringing the family together every Sunday for football, there is something infectious about the sport. However, there are aspects of football that have…

College players receive an athletic scholarship which pays for the education, but nothing else. The majority of football and basketball players can not afford food, and some can’t even afford college. Getting a full scholarship is undoubtedly a very valuable opportunity for the players to have a fantastic education, but many division one student athletes go for sports rather than education. Once the athlete is on campus, the students receive one meal a day that is included from the NCAA but that…

Last year, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to one of The University of Georgia’s greatest running backs in history, Herschel Walker. Being the UGA fan that I am, I was a little star-struck when meeting the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner. He worked with a medical agency touring Department of Defense locations while promoting the ideals of seeking mental health care when needed. Mr. Walker cared so deeply about advocating to apply for treatment, he went as far as self-disclosing with our…