Minnesota Vikings

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suspension (McCann). Although this is a good thing to have added to the league, it shows that the NFL partially decides the length of suspensions on public opinion. Also, the NFL did not follow this policy for the very next domestic abuse case. Minnesota Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson, spanked his son with a branch and he was suspended indefinably for the incident. Peterson was reinstated after being suspended for a full season. Peterson was given an extreme suspension because Roger…

The house was filled with family, food, and football. Their favorite team, the Vikings, were playing against the Detroit Lions and they all gathered around the TV and cheered for their team while stuffing their bellies with turkey and mashed potatoes. Outside the ground was frosted over and the air was nippy, it was the beginning of…

A Feather in a Salary Cap Why should the President of the United States make less than a Major League Baseball rookie? Professional athletes acquire a whole heap of money, and there are some people who believe that star players make way too much money. For example, many superstars in baseball, basketball, and football enjoy multi-year contracts that are worth more than $100 million. Because of these unreasonably high salaries, many people think salary caps are a good thing for the players. On…

Would you hit your child? How were you raised? These are questions I propose to you as a parent. 94% of 3 and 4 year-olds have been spanked at least once this past year, according to a study 74% of moms believe spanking is acceptable for kids ages 1 to 3,and another study, 61% of parents approve spanking as a "regular form of punishment" for young children (O’Callaghan.) This is a very controversial argument. Now I believe a child needs a spanking every once in awhile when they act a fuss, if…

Terry Bradshaw leads the steelers to three other super bowls championships, in the year after his rookie year, 1975 against the Minnesota Viking, in 1978 against the Dallas Cowboys , and even in the year after in 1979 against the Dallas Cowboys again. bradshaw did amazing things in the years the steelers won their super bowls, Terry had a talent that was quite useful for the Steelers…

When compiling a list of the all-time great quarterbacks in the National Football League one may mention names such as Joe Montana, Dan Morino, Peyton Manning, John Elway, or Otto Graham. Due to the controversy surrounding his team and his play in the past decade some may decide to leave a name off of this list. This name is Tom Brady. While it is certainly reasonable to question his spot in history because of this controversy, what is undeniable is Brady’s remarkable skills at the quarterback…

Domestic Violence in the National Football League Domestic Violence has been a reoccurring issue in many major sports leagues for example in the National Football League (NFL). The topic came to the public 's attention after star football player, OJ Simpson who played for both the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills was put on trial in 1995 for murdering his wife and her friend and was later found not guilty (Berlins). This case brought nationwide awareness for domestic violence among…

helped me and my brother obeyed the rules more. Also we were less likely to repeat the same behavior after being spanked. As a result to us being spanked me and my brother have never committed violent crimes or any other crimes. The arrest of Minnesota Vikings halfback Adrian Peterson, who was accused of abusing his 4 year old son while disciplining him with a switch in September. Has rekindled a long debate about physical punishment on children. Which is a huge disagreement among different…

Betty White was not born famous, she had to work very hard to be where she is today. In the 92 years she has been alive, she has been nominated into to the television hall of fame, been married three times, is a huge animal rights contributor, and is one of the funniest and best actresses that have ever lived. She doesn't care about what people think, she just cares about her accomplishments, and her life. Betty White is only five foot four. She loves acting. She is of Danish Greek background.…