Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer Wake up, a little earlier than usual, walk over to the HHP building — drug test. This is a fairly common occurrence in the lives of UNCG student athletes who can expect to be tested at least once a semester over the course of their athletic careers here. Street drugs, masking agents, and most importantly, performance enhancing drugs, or … Continue reading Doping: The greatest threat to sports
Andrew James Staff Writer “And I was literally sitting there and thinking about killing myself.” Those are the words Ronda Rousey delivered through tears to Ellen DeGeneres, a nationally televised moment that made its way through social media channels over the next few weeks to mixed reactions. It should have been a chance for sports fans to sympathize, to understand that the same … Continue reading Athletes and Depression: Ronda Rousey
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor February may be the shortest month of the year, but it still holds a wealth of new knowledge and information for the eye to see and the mind to process. Here are five things I learned this month from the world of sports: 5. I probably spoke too soon on Women’s Basketball Well, I never said I was Nostradamus. … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned in February
Andrew James Staff Writer The all-star break has come and passed. The standings are starting to shape up into a real playoff picture, and the teams left behind have to feel a sense of urgency to get in from here. It is time for the mid-season awards — how the awards would be distributed if the season ended today. SIXTH MAN OF THE … Continue reading Midseason NBA Awards
Andrew James Staff Writer A short summary of the NFL season: The Panthers almost dominated, Aaron Rodgers cannot stop throwing perfect Hail Marys, Peyton Manning goes out winning a Super Bowl in the fashion of his brother, and not a single person in the NFL knows what a catch is yet. A more accurate description may include the revelation that Rex Ryan’s defensive … Continue reading NFL Recap
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor During his time as the owner of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis was known as a trailblazer, an outside thinker, and a conspiracy nut. He believed the league and especially the commissioner’s office conspired against his Oakland franchise any chance they got. Despite this belief, it did not stop Davis to turn the Raiders to one of the premier franchises … Continue reading The Rooney Rule: Results with which you can’t argue
Will J McGarty Staff Writer When I think of Cam Newton, I think of fun. I think of the huge smile on his face as he flies down the field out of the tunnels. I think of him giving touchdown balls away to young boys and girls in the stadium. I think of laser fast passes, strong runs and somersaulting into the end … Continue reading Leave Cam Newton Alone!
Will McGarty Staff Writer One of the great things about sports, whether they be recreational, collegiate or professional, is the way that they bring people together. Any former athlete knows that being a part of a team can create bonds that will last a lifetime. Some athletes even see a team as a micro-community in itself. This creation of a community is partially what … Continue reading PANTHERS PRIDE POPULATE CAMPUS
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor When the Oakland Raiders won Super Bowl XVIII in 1984, the NFC went on a 12 Super Bowl winning-streak. Out of the 12 games, only two of the Super Bowls were one score games. The streak would be broken in 1997 when Terrell Davis ran for three touchdowns and led the Denver Broncos to a 31-24 upset victory over regular … Continue reading Did You Know
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Aging as a sports fan is very interesting. As a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, I remember my 10-year-old self in Mississippi watching the NFL Draft saying, “Who is Ben Roethlisberger?,” when he was selected. Today, the first childhood sports heroes I fell in love with, like Steve Nash, Hines Ward and Mike Piazza, are all retired. I recall talking about … Continue reading Decade of Black Quarterbacks
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