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
Andrew James Staff Writer ESPN has been at the top of the sports media hierarchy for a very long time now. Established in 1979 with the goal of becoming the go-to network for all athletics coverage around America, they transcended sports television and became an international hit. Sports fans have been so accustomed to ESPN providing their morning fix of sports news that … Continue reading ESPN: The Downfall of a Sports Media Empire
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor A little background: After spending a week in Mississippi during the winter break with my father, grandparents, cousins and uncles, it was finally time to go home. A day before my flight back to Charlotte, my father and I stayed in a motel in Memphis right outside the airport. Being that it was only 6:00 p.m. when we checked … Continue reading What does Concussion mean for a Football Fan?
Will J McGarty Staff Writer As 2015 came to a close, so to does the regular season of the National Football League (NFL). After 17 long, grueling weeks, the league’s postseason kicks off with the AFC and NFC Wildcard round, which was played last weekend, and the Divisional round to begin this weekend. Before getting into individual playoff match ups, here … Continue reading New Year-New Season, Postseason
Tom Brady rules over Peyton Manning Daniel Johnson Staff Writer It has now become a longstanding part of our athletic culture to make fun of the New England Patriots. Whether it be for their cuddly-as-a-cactus coach Bill Belichick, the way they run up the score on opponents at times or their Spygate scandal that almost put a black mark on all their success, … Continue reading Arguing with the Editor
Kenny Mann Staff Writer The Major League Baseball season has come to end, and now it is time to hand out yearly awards. There were some dominating performances this year, as well as some huge under achievers which deserve recognition for their strong play. However, there were also many underachievers in 2015. And there was none bigger than the Washington Nationals, the most disappointing team … Continue reading Awards for MLB players for 2015 season
Spencer Schneier News Editor The Mets lost, but that was okay. Growing up a Mets fan in New York, it was always tough to try and defend your team. When the Yankees fans would begin to trash-talk, there wasn’t much of a reply you could muster. 27 World Series championships is a tough stat to argue with. The Mets were always much more … Continue reading Experiencing the World Series
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