Category Archives: NFL

Riley Cooper’s Mess Might Be Society’s Gain – Conversation Can Yield Wisdom
August 2, 2013

by Kent Sterling Riley Cooper did himself no favors when he threatened a black security guard while using the N-word at a Kenny Chesney concert in June, but the dialogue prompted by his idiocy is a very good thing. I’ve heard more intelligent dialogue about racism over the last 36 hours as a result of […]

Use of the N-word Needs to Stop – for Everybody – Not Just Riley Cooper
August 1, 2013

by Kent Sterling We do what we see, and we say what we hear.  That’s true when we’re two, and it’s true when we’re 25 – just like Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper did at a Kenny Chesney concert when he was denied access to the backstage area and told  a security guard, “I […]

Indianapolis Colts – Offensive Lineman Ben Ijalana Looks Good in Comeback Attempt
July 31, 2013

by Kent Sterling Coming out of Villanova University as a 2011 second round pick, it appeared Ben Ijalana and his first round mate Anthony Castonzo would be the bookend tackles the Colts so desperately needed to protect Peyton Manning. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter Manning’s series of neck surgeries took him out of […]

Matt Ryan Earns New $103.75 Million Contract With The Falcons
July 29, 2013

The Atlanta Falcons announced this week that their team’s future will continue to center around Matt Ryan, as the quarterback signed a new five-year, $103.75 million contract with the team. After spending his first five seasons with team and starting right away, the team is ready to continue making playoff runs with the man out […]

Bill Belichick Speaks Today, But He Will Say Nothing – as Usual
July 24, 2013

by Kent Sterling Every fiber in his being and every thought in his head is about the New England Patriots winning.  His focus is absolute, and that is why everything Patriots Coach Bill Belichick tells the media today at 1:45p is irrelevant. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter He drafted Aaron Hernandez for the […]

St. Louis Rams – Five Questions Answered for Most Improved Team in NFL
July 23, 2013

by Kent Sterling The St. Louis Rams have moved a lot of dirt in Earth City, Missouri, over the last 18 months in rebuilding the team that put together the worst five year run in NFL History from 2007-2011. The fruits of that labor netted a 7-8-1 record in 2012, and another offseason with key […]

Ben Ijalana Trying to Get Back to Health and Football with the Indianapolis Colts
July 19, 2013

by Kent Sterling There are players who sail through their careers with manageable dings that allow them to maximize the earning potential, and then there are guys who have a very tough time staying healthy. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter Through the first two years of his career, 2011 Indianapolis Colts second round […]