By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Oct. 1, 2014 One of my favorite poems, written by NFL Films co-founder Steve Sabol compares the autumn wind to that of a pirate. A raider who “growls as he storms the country, a villain big and bold,” the first month of fall is as unforgiving as the reality that the beach will be out of sight … Continue reading Five Lessons I learned in September

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Sept. 10, 2014 Hearing criticism from voices that extended beyond the playing field in the form of fans and domestic violence groups, NFL Commissioner  Roger Goodell somewhat redeemed himself in his decision last week to reshape the NFL’s domestic violence policy towards its players. Stemming from Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice’s measly two game suspension after … Continue reading Goodell atones for Rice Suspension

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Sept. 3, 2014 Though it is only the first week of September, the scent of pigskin has been in the air for quite awhile now. Even though it maybe a few more weeks until the insufferable humanity begins to dip and students around campus will be trading tank tops for hoodies, it is clear that the autumn … Continue reading 5 Bold Predictions for 2014 NFL Season

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Aug. 27, 2014 In my attempt to unsuccessfully beat the sweltering summer heat North Carolina releases in summer, I did as most people living below the Mason-Dixon Line, I tried to stay inside an air conditioned room as much as possible. Binge watching television shows such as Avatar the Last Airbender, my eyes were also glued to … Continue reading 5 Lessons I learned over the Summer

By Matthew Johnson, Sports Editor Published in print Aug. 20, 2014 Traveling the country and the world as a member of multiple MLS teams such as the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Philadelphia Union, as well as playing for his home country while on the Venezuela National Team, retired soccer forward and former UNCG student Alejandro Moreno still has fond memories of his career as … Continue reading Former UNCG Soccer star now Analyst on ESPN