Manti Te’o, the former Notre Dame linebacker who shocked the sports world with the bizarre story of a fake girlfriend told USA Today on Monday that he has stopped using social media since the incident. The 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist shut down his verified Twitter account back on February 5, and said he was not sure if…
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The Logic of February Roster Trimming
After the conclusion of the Super Bowl every year, team executives immediately put into place their plans to reach the pinnacle in the next season. Similarly, fans get excited for the opportunity for their team to start anew. The roster is adjusted and tweaked continually through numerous player management methods. This process begins in February and…
Twitter War Breaks Out Between Darrelle Revis, Richard Sherman
Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks has only been in the NFL for two years, but has already established himself as one of the league’s biggest trash talkers. Last month, Sherman took to Twitter for a jab at Darrelle Revis of the New York Jets, who has established himself as an elite cornerback. The two…
To Pick Vick?
This past Monday news broke that the Eagles had signed Michael Vick for 2013. First, this again proves that the NFL truly never does sleep. Team executives are working year-round, even though there are not any players on the field. Exaggerated Reporting While it was noteworthy that the Eagles had reached an agreement with Michael…
Super Bowl XLVII Snubs
Super Bowl Sunday is the most glamorized sporting event of the year, and the hype leading up to the game is maximized. Those players participating in the game have more physical and mental preparation than any other game of their careers, along with a much bigger media spotlight. But in the end, it is still…
Super Bowl: The Year After the Big Win
Two Franchises: One Winner. On AND Off the Field I can honestly name if you gave me a few minutes every single Super Bowl winner over the past 30 years and probably ever. I do not even consider myself a diehard NFL fan. I have been to 10ish NFL games in my life, no playoff…
The New Rookie Quarterback Prototype
Historically, teams that miss the playoffs often feature new management, first-year coaches, and rookie quarterbacks. There’s been a huge reverse in this trend recently as three out of the four notable rookie quarterbacks have lead their teams into the post-season; two of them with relative ease. Minus Ryan Tannehill, who had a noticeably lower level…
Super Bowl XLVII: Comparing the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens on Social Media
Ready, set blitz! We’re officially on the cusp of Super Bowl Sunday, or so appropriated dubbed the Super Bro-l. Yeah, the media and everyone is going bananas over the story of the two brothers who coach their respective teams and the saga leading up to the game is all over the social media sites. It’s…
Drafting for Dummies – Part VII
Welcome back. This is the final installment of my 7-part series detailing the NFL Draft from a team perspective and the years of preparatory work that goes on behind the scenes. I encourage you to read the whole series, because each part offers unique exclusive content that is essential to the process! Part I –…
Remember the Fans – Super Bowl XLV Seating Disaster
Super Bowl XLV was going to be a great day. My father passed down his love and passion of sports to me at a young age. We had spoken for years about one day going to see our favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers, play in the Super Bowl. Several years earlier, my father…
What 49ers QB, Colin Kaepernick, Can Teach You About Breaking Into Sports
As I’m watching Super Bowl bound 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick answer Dan Patrick’s question, it reminded me of a very important, but underutilized, career development tactic. This is a simple exercise that anyone pursuing a sports career can easily implement and benefit from. Here’s the quick Q&A: Patrick: “Who was the quarterback you would play…
Drafting for Dummies – Part VI
Now that the Draft is rolling, teams are seeing their hard work come to fruition. As teams select, hopefully the best players available are also players that fill needs. Trade talks have commenced and this is when strategy and negotiating come to the forefront. Rolling the Dice The strategy of the NFL Draft truly comes…