By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor Concussions have been the biggest issue in the NFL in the past three to four years. But there are other problems in the NFL that could be considered worse. Consider the rule change of not leading with your head or defenders hitting up high on players. Defenders have no other…
By Jonathan Sawyer Sports Editor The 2017 NFL Hall of Fame nominee class was announced Wednesday.The three names that will highlight this class are Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson and Hines Ward. Although these three most likely won’t get in on first ballot, it is still shocking to see these greats up for the Hall of…
By Thomas Cottingham Features Assignment Editor As another season of NFL football kicks off, another controversy has risen. Like other professional sport leagues, the NFL has had its fair share of stirring up controversy. In this case, however, it is not the League creating controversy, but individual players. Namely, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. During the…
By Nick Konotopskyj Sports assignment editor It has been eight long months since Seahawks Head Coach, Pete Carroll, decided not to give the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch in Super Bowl XLIX. We all know what happened next—Wilson gets picked off and New England brings the Vince Lombardi trophy home for the first time…
By Pat Tintle Assistant Sports Editor It’s a time of transformation for the Buffalo Bills and their hungry, playoff-seeking fans. The franchise has seen its share of prospective owners over the last few months. Interest in buying the team came from unlikely candidates – rumors said business mogul Donald Trump was in a good…
By Zach Waltz Sports Editor With two weeks already over in the National Football League season, one thing is clear: no one is safe. Starting with the AFC East, it appears as though the perennially disappointing Buffalo Bills are on the right track to have a good year. Starting 2-0, the Bills are currently…
NFL linebacker rewards students who offer time, not money This past weekend, Buffalo Bills player Arthur Moats made the trip to campus to talk to members of the St. Bonaventure community. This was all the result of volunteering, or at least the pledge to do so. In partnership with The United Way and VolunTeen Nation,…
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor The National Football League playoffs are proving to be the most entertaining in recent years. With myriad intense play-in games, the playoffs seemed to start a week early this season. Next, the wildcard round provided matchups like the Chiefs against the Colts and the 49ers against the Packers. Last…
By Harrison Leone Sports Assignment Editor Last Sunday, after a long weekend of unfulfilled goals and compromised aspirations, I unwound in front of the TV, listening to the not-so-soothing sounds of Tim McCarver and Joe Buck call game four of the World Series. The Red Sox stepped to bat in the top of the third…
By: Taylor Nigrelli Sports Editor The last few years have provided us with the idea that success in sports is more important than the safety and well-being of children, the opportunity for education and players’ off-the-field tomfoolery. Apparently it is also more important than witnessing the birth of your second child. Sunday, Baltimore Ravens quarterback…
By Skye Tulio Sports Editor Football is a contact sport. There’s no doubt about it–but would changing the nature of the sport lessen the blow of a 240-pound linebacker charging full force? My guess is no. The issue of head trauma endured by professional football players has grown in support in recent years. Even President…
By Kyle Zamiara Promotions Editor With two weeks now gone in the NFL season, fans, coaches and players have pointed out one critical flaw this season: replacement officials. Footballs have been wrongly placed, pass-interference calls missed, and unsportsmanlike-conduct calls have been given out like Skittles. Reviewed plays have been called unreviewable after reviewing. Every NFL…
By Taylor Nigrelli Assistant Sports Editor Like any American male, I’ve loved football for as long as I can remember. Every Sunday since first grade, (interestingly enough, the first and last time I saw the Bills make the playoffs) I sat in front of the TV all day and watched not only the ensuing Bills…