Tyreek Hill's selection by the Kansas City Chiefs despite his history of domestic violence underscores a difficult balance between fandom and morality. READ MORE
Tyreek Hill: Fandom and Morality on Collision Course
Tag: Ray Rice
The CFL Is Not a Second Chance League
According to reports, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are checking into Greg Hardy, the former NFL defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. Should the CFL be a second chance league and give big name players an opportunity to prove themselves to potential NFL suitors? It gives the CFL a potential breakout player who more fans, especially in the United […] READ MORE
Joe Flacco's Contract Controversy
In 2013, Baltimore Ravens quarterback, Joe Flacco had a magical postseason. Flacco led the Ravens past the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and San Francisco 49ers to deliver Baltimore their second Lombardi trophy, and he did it without throwing a single interception. He threw for 1,140 yards, 11 TDs, and zero interceptions against the […] READ MORE
One Year Later and still “Goodell Under Fire”
Almost exactly one year ago people across the country were shocked by TMZ’s release of the infamous Ray Rice video. A few days later Adrian Peterson was arrested for beating his four year old son bloody with a tree branch. Once again people were horrified by the visual evidence. Greg Hardy’s name percolated across the […] READ MORE
Arian Foster To Undergo Groin Surgery, Will Miss First Half of 2015
Multiple news outlets are reporting that Houston Texans running back Arian Foster will require surgery after injuring his groin in training camp Monday. READ MORE
The NFL Domestic Violence Policy: The Terror of Entitlement
The Ray Rice video and the Adrian Peterson photos temporarily transformed the NFL limelight into a disinfecting sunlight. Everyone saw the visceral evidence of masculine terror run amok. After decades of page-two stories about players and run-ins with the law the visuals were frightening enough to stir a national conversation. The NFL responded with a […] READ MORE
The NFL Walk of Shame Legacy
Many of today's football players have lived with years of pent up aggression. There's childhood pain left from parental abandonment, poverty and years of violence inside and outside of the home. It is not uncommon for young men to participate in the game of football to release the rage that infuses them. READ MORE
NFL Draft Needs: AFC North
As another football season is in the history books, it is now time to embark on a new journey. As for every year, the fight to the finish in February begins right now in the offseason. For some teams, climbing over the hump means making statements in Free Agency; for others, triumph will come from […] READ MORE
The Sporting Gentlemen 12.4.14
Last Word on Sports and LWOS Radio present The Sporting Gentlemen, a show hosted by Russell McKenzie and Michael Kovacs where they will discuss the latest goings on from around the world of sports as well as other topics such as the best in food, drink, clothing, and other things becoming to a sophisticated gentleman. […] READ MORE
Ray Rice Reinstated
After an altercation with his wife, a suspension of two games that was later extended, and getting fired by the Ravens, Ray Rice has won his appeal and is reinstated to the NFL. Ray Rice Reinstated Rice is eligible to play football immediately, but one question still remains: “What team will he sign with?” or […] READ MORE
