Just as “teaching” is hardly the only responsibility for anyone brave enough to stand in front of a classroom, “running” is a small part of Lynch’s job. Watch Lynch when he takes a handoff. He doesn’t race toward the end zone, dreds whipping in the wind. When he gets the ball he’s studying the defense,…
With the 250th overall pick of the draft, and the Lions final selection, they claimed Eastern Michigan defensive end Pat O 6 foot 4, 270 pound O’Connor, an unheralded recruit from the Chicago area, had 42 tackles (14 1/2 for loss), 8 1/2 sacks and five forced fumbles in 2016 for EMU. 2. What does…
Team sports provide opportunities for kids to learn about sportsmanship and working cooperatively while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. For some kids, being part of a sports team makes a big difference in their lives. Football is a sport that boys and girls of all ages can participate in. If your child shows an interest…
Goodell utilized a panel of four outside advisers when he decided to suspend Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for six games under the personal conduct policy, a penalty under appeal by Elliott and the NFLPA. Could that use of outside advisers in the Elliott case be a precursor to a willingness by the league…
The play by play recap shows Moreau got beat on a 38 yard pass to Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis, setting up Green Bay’s second touchdown. The film Gruden watches will show the 6 foot corner in solid position on the play. The throw from quarterback Brett Hundley was just better. I taught you about…
Major additions: Jordan Matthews has been acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles to replace Sammy Watkins following his trade to the Los Angeles Rams a bold move considering Matthews scored only three touchdowns last year. Second round pick Zay Jones looks an intriguing prospect having enjoyed a stellar college career with East Carolina, catching 399 passes…
How to Start a Fashion Business by Valencia Higuera; Updated September 26, 2017 Fashion design is an exciting and profitable career. Most designers develop a passion for style and fashion at an early age. In turn, they have dreams of starting their own fashion business or line of clothes. While a career in fashion may…
“In our nation, for the last seven or eight years, we’ve been living with some very real tension, grief,” he told me this week, “as we’ve seen a number of black and brown faces killed at the hands of the police without repercussions. It created a sense of trauma and internal conflict. The 22 year…
Hill has beaten out plenty of guys for jobs, including Austin Davis, making 35 starts in his 11 year career. But the Vikings were so unenthused about the prospect of starting him last year when Teddy Bridgewater went down that they traded two first rounders for Sam Bradford. Hill wasn happy, the Vikes season didn…
Chris Johnson, ARI, at Pittsburgh: Johnson has been a revelation after once looking like his career was coming to an abrupt end. He’s averaging 5.1 yards per carry as the Cardinals’ primary ballcarrier, a productive streak that has thus far allowed him to fend off stiff competition for carries from Andre Ellington and rookie David…