by Abigail Davis | Feb 2, 2020 | News Slider, Sports, Uncategorized
The Bison-filled cafeteria was particularly steaming with debate on Friday, in anticipation of the big game, Super Bowl LIV. Super Bowl Sunday is an unofficial national holiday, and even those who don’t normally watch NFL games will be watching. Elena Newton, a sophomore social work major, had a personal reason for predicting “The 49ers.” With a laugh, she explained her reasoning: “Because I don’t like the Chiefs, since they knocked out the Titans. Also, they seem like the better team.” Junior criminal justice major Cooper Blanchard was confident in his pick: “Even though he shredded the Titans…I think that (Kansas City second-year pro) Patrick Mahomes is going to go down as the greatest quarterback of all time with the most touchdown passes…maybe not yards…probably yards. But most touchdown passes of all time. And I think that they are going to beat the 49ers by more than 20 points.” “Are you serious?” responded Newton, incredulously, at Blanchard’s pick: “No.” The Chiefs, or at least Mahomes, seemed to have won over most of the students. “I think the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl because Tyreek Hill is the fastest player in the NFL,” said Tyler Irvin. “I am rooting for the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl.” said sophomore Carly Mitchell “I think the Chiefs are going to win,” said Tucker Hamar. “Patrick Mahomes…he’s just too good. You can’t stop him.” “I’m rooting for the 49ers,” said Alex Newsome. “But really what it comes down to is whoever gets the lead first. “Both teams are fast and like to get out of the gate early, and they love...
by LeBron Hill | Sep 7, 2018 | News Slider, Opinion
They say that a picture’s worth a thousand words. Well, in the case of Colin Kaepernick, it’s an ad and a million words. The polarizing ex-NFL quarterback teamed with Nike on their 30th anniversary campaign which features the likes of Serena Williams and LeBron James. Kaepernick can be seen in a black and white photo with the slogan “Believe in something, Even if it means sacrificing everything.” In the matter of a few hours, tons of people took to social media to speak their opinion, including President Donald Trump. Just like the NFL, whose ratings have gone WAY DOWN, Nike is getting absolutely killed with anger and boycotts. I wonder if they had any idea that it would be this way? As far as the NFL is concerned, I just find it hard to watch, and always will, until they stand for the FLAG! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 5, 2018 Whether you agree with Colin’s protest or not, the courage that it takes a person to take a stand, especially in the height of their career, requires a lot of strength. He was just two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance and a six-year contract extension. No, he’s not in the military, but the bravery that he displayed is equivalent to those who serve. He truly sacrificed everything so that the unjust killing of unarmed black men can have a platform for America to see. He donated $1 million to various charities that range from social injustice and education within his first year out of the NFL The spotlight that this topic has gained can be...
by Cory Woodroof | Sep 23, 2014 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
This week in the NFL, an age-old truth was once again proved: the better team always wins. We saw it when Baltimore got a last-minute win against Cleveland. We saw it when the Bears held off the Jets. We saw it when Philadelphia fended off Washington. We saw it when the Patriots got the best of the Raiders by game’s end. The NFL regular season isn’t always the kindest to the underdog, which can make things fairly predictable. But, what happens when Goliath stumbles? So far this season, three NFL powerhouses, the Packers, the Saints and the 49ers, are all staring a 1-3 record in the face if they all lose in week four. With the Pack traveling to Chicago, the Saints heading to Dallas and the Niners hosting the Eagles, there’s a distinct possibility these three teams could quickly be headed in this direction. The NFL can be predictable, but it can also be full of surprises. Rookies can emerge to have huge games. Veterans can struggle at all the wrong moments. The Browns can prove to be competitive without their top offensive weapon. Sometimes, you just don’t know what professional football will have in store. Here are the 10 things I’m thinking after week three. 1. The Broncos and Seahawks’ Super Bowl rematch was the game we needed back in February. Despite being bullied by Seattle for three quarters, the Broncos put up 17 points on Seattle’s defense, including a late-game drive by QB Peyton Manning that looked like the kind of football that usually closes out a movie. Ultimately, the Seahawks were able to pull out...
by Sydney Poe | Jan 31, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion, Sports
The 47th Super Bowl will kick off on February 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. This year’s game features the SanFransico 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. The San Francisco 49ers have gained the reputation of being ‘the comeback kid’ after defeating the Atlanta Falcons despite at one time being down 17 points. San Fransico started off the season with quarterback Alex Smith, but made a switch during the season to a name that not many had heard of. Colin Kaepernick played for Nevada in college, and many thought he would become a professional baseball player as opposed to joining the NFL. After he filled in for Alex Smith when he was injured, Kaepernick led the 49ers all the way to the Super Bowl. The Ravens on the other hand have been relying on their defense and steady play of quarterback Joe Flacco to make the playoffs. With this being Ray Lewis’ last season, the team has used the emotion to win games many thought they couldn’t. They beat both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady on the road to reach this year’s Super Bowl. Some think that the Ravens’ defense will be too much for the 49ers, while others are putting all their faith in Kaepernick to win the game. When we asked Lipscomb students who they thought would win the Super Bowl, the vote was unanimous....
by Aaron Schmelzer | Jan 16, 2013 | Opinion, Sports
Four teams have earned their right to compete in the conference championships this weekend. On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers visit the Atlanta Falcons, and the New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens. On the NFC side, the San Francisco 49ers are making their second straight conference championship game appearance. The bigger story this year, however, is the change in quarterback for the 49ers. Colin Kaepernick took over for the previously injured Alex Smith in Week 10 and quarterbacked the 49ers to a tie versus the St. Louis Rams. It was assumed that head coach Jim Harbaugh would keep Smith as the starter after he was healthy, but Harbaugh stood beside Kaepernick. With a 5-2 record under Kaepernick as QB, Harbaugh did not become a Monday morning quarterback. Kaepernick led San Francisco to the second overall seed in its conference and a first-round bye. Questions loomed over the young quarterback as to how he would play in his playoff debut. Kaepernick did not disappoint, as he rushed for 181 yards – an all-time record for a quarterback in a single game. The 49ers toppled the Packers to cement their spot in the conference championship game. A winless record in the playoffs for the Atlanta Falcons since 2004 followed the team last Sunday when the Seattle Seahawks came to town, riding a 6-game winning streak. The Falcons comfortably led 20-0 walking into the locker room at halftime but watched their lead crumble as Seattle scored 28 unanswered points, eventually leading 28-27 with less than a minute in the game. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan drove the offense into field goal...
