Pittsburgh Steelers

time ready to make its move he lies hopelessly waiting for the end to come; as the head throbbing and heart pounding intensifies with each passing second all that was once known slowly begins to fade into the darkness. Michael Lewis Webster, Pittsburgh Steelers 4x Super Bowl Champion and Hall of Fame inductee was announced dead on September 24, 2002 at the age of 50 said due to a sudden heart attack cause by the deterioration of his brain. With his death being the first of many deaths to come…

The increase of concussions in football has had an astounding effect on athletes and should be further evaluated for safety research. First, you probably want to know what a concussion is before I talk about how and why they happen in football. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that has brain altering effects. These effects can include the following: headaches, balance, coordination, and memory. How do these injuries occur you ask? Most concussions are caused by a violent shaking…

"Being a sports fan is a complex matter, in part irrational but not unworthy; a relief from the seriousness of the real world, with its unending pressures and often grave obligations.” (Richard Gilman np). Gilman captures the true essence of sports fans in his quote because he explains how complex fandom really is. Becoming too invested in a sports team may lead to psychological and physical issues due to hormonal changes, emotional spikes, severe stress, and increased media attention. Despite…

“Stem cell research is the key to developing cures for degenerative conditions like Parkinson's and motor neuron disease from which I and many others suffer.” This quote, said by Stephen Hawking, explains just one of the possibilities of stem cells in the future yet to be uncovered. Stem cells are commonly known as the “building blocks” of our bodies. They are the foundation of development in plants, animals, and humans. Most stem cells are able to transform into more than 200 types of cells,…

I love football. I live for the anxious feeling I get as I wait for each play, for the rush of adrenaline I feel when my Eagles enter the red zone. I am drawn in by their season-long crusade, and eagerly cheer them on through each new battle. They light a fire within me whenever they play. Every Sunday a similar blaze tears across our nation, capturing our attention and commanding us to watch our gridiron gladiators. We can’t get enough of football—of our unquestionably, distinctly American…

A.J Tarpley, a 23-year-old undrafted free agent linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, intercepted Ryan Fitzpatrick to win the game and keep the New York Jets from making the playoffs. Little did he know that biggest play of his young career would be his last. Two weeks ago Tarpley announced his retirement because of concussions. He had suffered his third and fourth concussions last season while playing in only fourteen games. His third concussion occurred during training camp last summer, when he…

Jim Sensenbrenner once said, “These days the temptation to use steroids in sports has become too great for many young athletes.” This is very true. People claim that the steroid era is over, but the fact of the matter is steroid use is still very common in today’s professional sports. In Forbes magazine, Josh Smith states that performance enhancing drugs and treatments have become the biggest scourge of professional sports leagues(Smith). Each year multiple people are banned from their…

The majority of children participate In many extracurricular activities such as soccer, baseball, and dance. At the end of the season, every team has its annual awards night and where the star players would be recognized for their outstanding achievements. Everyone else on the team receives the “glad you tried but you aren 't good enough” trophy. Many children, including myself, fall into this category. As naive little children, many kids do not understand that this is the situation. They…

Businesses created much of a hype between millions of people when the Rock and Roller Cola War began. It was one of the most thrilling and long-lasting events in the eighties and nineties where Coca-Cola and Pepsi fought against each other to be the better company. This event all over the world brought in many celebrities and money. During this time, there was a colossal profit, many famous people participated, and they put a huge mark on history. Coca-Cola was created by pharmacist J.S.…

The prominence of head injuries is becoming more and more common each year. Players from different sports leagues, including the National Football League, are voicing their outrage on the lack of protection from concussions and other head injuries and are now shedding light on the all-important issue of player safety. This controversy has become so popular that it was even made into a movie released in 2015. Head injuries in sports are perilous and scientists and players are now highlighting the…