Does Home Field Advantage Matter?

Does Home Field Advantage Matter?

Recently, Major League Baseball reached a new collective bargaining agreement with the players’ union, avoiding a strike. The changes agreed to within the CBA were largely insignificant to sports fans, but one facet did catch the eye (and ire) of many: the elimination...
North Carolina Draws Stanford on Selection Sunday

North Carolina Draws Stanford on Selection Sunday

The North Carolina Tar Heels (8-4) will travel to El Paso, Texas to take on Stanford Cardinal (9-3) in the Sun Bowl on December 30.  North Carolina finished second in the ACC Coastal division while Stanford’s record landed them in third place of the Pac 12 North....

The Fall of Troy: Why Some Heisman QBs Flop in the NFL

Troy James Smith was a superstar under center at Ohio State University. He was a unanimous All-American, named a Sporting News Player of the Year, AP Player of the Year and Heisman Trophy winner in 2006. ESPN called called him the “Big 10 Player of the Decade.” Troy...

Why Teams Live and Die for the Quarterback

He’s the signal caller. The field general. The man under center. The quarterback is the lifeblood of most NFL offenses. And, to be honest, teams often live and die by the man taking snaps for the team.   To be completely frank, a lot of teams–perhaps we can say...

Overcoming Failure, the Rise of a Quarterback

While there are still a few months till the start of the season, I cannot help but be excited by the anticipation for the game. For much of this season, we are looking to see new and exciting prospects make their name on the field. But for me, as well as the rest of...