Raiders offseason off to great start
Matthew Carrera,
Contributor
July 3, 2018
The Oakland Raiders had a disappointing season last season and failed to make the playoffs. Now that we are in the offseason, the Raiders have their chance to gain some ground in the AFC West. So far, the Raiders are having a very successful offseason. It all started by rehiring Jon Gruden. Jon Gruden, who ...
Oakland still needs more defenders
Matthew Carrera,
Contributor
May 24, 2018
The NFL draft concluded on April 28, and the Oakland Raiders came out with an average draft. There is a lot more they could have done, and they made some moves that made fans scratch their heads. Oakland needed to secure their defense, and they failed to do that. The Raiders left a lot of good pl...
Raiders go old school with Jon Gruden hire
Matthew Carrera,
Contributor
April 11, 2018
Jon Gruden is the coach the Oakland Raiders have long waited for to return and lead them back to success. Since joining the team in January, he’s been making headlines with his comments. That's the thing with Gruden, he's a great coach and he’ll also give the media something to write about. A...
49ers need young talent on offense through draft
Ishwardeep Singh Anand,
Contributor
April 2, 2018
It's the offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. This is the time for the team to rest, practice and start recruiting new talent. The 49ers finished their 2017 season with a record of 6-10 which is not great, but it was the beginning of a new era of 49ers football. During the 2017 season, the 49ers...
Domestic violence in the NFL needs to stop
Ryan Duarte,
Contributor
March 14, 2018
The biggest problem in football right now is not concussions. It’s domestic violence and the lack of accountability within the NFL. It is not only affecting players and teams, but also affecting people who are close to these players. This is not only a national issue, but a problem within our California...
Blake Bortles: The most hated quarterback in the league
Haley Lyss,
Contributor
January 17, 2018
Blake Bortles of the Jacksonville Jaguars is one of the most talked about quarterbacks this season. No, it’s not because he is a powerhouse like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers before his injury. If you asked Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, it’s because Bortles is “trash.” Seattle Seaha...
The citizen we need is Colin Kaepernick, GQ’s “Citizen of the Year”
Terrence Allen,
Contributor
January 4, 2018
The NFL preseason is not the most interesting thing of the NFL season. There are position battles, rookies playing for the first time and some other storylines trying to keep us interested in the game. However, last NFL preseason was an interesting and important one and it has changed the country as...
NBA and NFL unsportsmanlike conduct enforcement
Philip Chin,
Contributor
January 3, 2018
When it comes to professional sports many players routinely break the rules. The two sports, in particular are the NFL and the NBA. The NFL and the NBA commissioners need to enforce the unsportsmanlike conduct rule. Fans do not want to see players fight. They want to enjoy the game and watch their favorite...
Combating capitalism through social justice
Britney Yarbrough,
Contributor
January 3, 2018
The issue of racial inequality is nothing new but contributions such as the civil rights movements have influenced each generation to date. The rising discomfort for people of color has unmasked itself following the election of Donald J.Trump. Unfortunately, racists have chosen to act out against people...
Live streaming sports caters to millennials
Haley Lyss,
Contributor
December 8, 2017
Enter the world of live streaming sports, now a billion-dollar industry. It has opened another dimension into the world of how many are starting to access the teams and sports that are so loved. Last year Twitter paid the NFL $10 million to livestream only ten of their games. This year Amazon offered...
Time for sports leagues to change their approach on medical marijuana
Terrence Allen,
Contributor
November 16, 2017
Medical marijuana has been a recurring topic in government legislation over the past few years, but until recently, the conversation hadn’t emerged in the sports arena. States have their own laws surrounding medical marijuana, but professional sports leagues need to have dialogue about their rules...
The Raiders avoid a black hole
Terrence Allen,
Contributor
November 3, 2017
The Week 2 game against the New York Jets put an exclamation point on what should have been a breakout, exciting season for the Oakland Raiders. Hometown hero Marshawn Lynch danced on the sideline after a fourth quarter touchdown to extend a rout of the Jets to 35-13. The crowd danced with him and the...
