National Football Conference

are just few of many examples of putting your life on the line for your country. Up until those September 11, 2001 attacks Patrick Tillman had set up a life, that most of us could only dream of. Coasting off the success of leading his high school football team to a state championship Pat went on to receive a scholarship to Arizona State. But this was merely the beginning, Pat progressed to receive several…

become a very serious and common injury among professional and amateur athletes who take part in contact sports, such as football and soccer. A concussion is defined as, “A traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination” (Mayo Clinic). Football, with a concussion risk of 75%, has become the most common sport in which a male athlete can receive a…

there he became a high-school football phenomenon. In a 4 year tenure, his team had only lost one game (“Red”). Grange had a very small body figure, which kept him from playing college ball at Illinois University, but his brothers strongly encouraged Red to try out. When he went back out to tryouts, he quickly caught the attention of Illinois’ Coach Bob Zuppke (“Grange” 112). After his 4 year attendance at Illinois Red went immediately into professional football. At the time though, this…

Can you imagine going from being homeless to playing in the Super Bowl? Michael Oher, a person who nobody would have had any hope for, beat the odds to become a professional football player. Michael Oher was born on May 28, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee. His mother was a drug addict who never took care of him, and he never even met his dad. Even though Michael Oher grew up in poverty, often homeless, and without parents to help him, he still became a professional athlete and even has made it to…

The New England Patriots are currently 7-1 and are tied for the best record in the NFL. Even though it is only the midway point of the season, the Patriots still sit atop the AFC East with a 3 game lead and are currently the number 1 seed in the AFC along with being atop most NFL power rankings. Since week 5, Tom Brady has returned to the starting lineup for the Pats and has torched the league for 12 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in 4 games. Along with the return of Brady was the return of…

Iditarod The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annually held, long distance sled dog race that begins on the first Saturday in March. The distance of this race is about 1150 miles. Each sled is pulled by 16 dogs. The length of the race can last 9-15 days, sometimes even longer. The race generally causes the teams (each dog sled) to race through blizzards that are causing whiteout conditions, and the wind-chill can to drop to as cold as −100 °F. The winner of this race is frequently…

Throughout the years, science and technology has continued to expand and evolve. The common goal behind the countless hours of research is bettering the lives of people. Almost one hundred and forty-eight years has passed since the first football game. During that span, there has been numerous leagues of all ages formed, the popularity has skyrocketed in and out of the United States, and as a plethora amount of people played, a higher amount of people sustained injuries. Fast forward to today’s…

relieve pain very quickly, but their long term effects outweigh that relief. According to Dr. Nathaniel Berman and Dr. Frank Toradol can increase the risk of internal bleeding and issues with cardiovascular system as well as kidney problems. So should football players be taking these meds? The belief of opioids having a benefit effect has led to people feeling more pain, resulting in desiring more opioids. According to the Dr. Oz an opioid for chronic pain will make you feel better, but the…

Football is one of the best sports in the world that garners a wide fan-base. Football stars are always in the go and cheered upon by their fans. However, their sports is not as easy and smooth sailing as one can think of since they also experience some major set-backs in the form of injuries. One of the most common football foot injuries is the high ankle sprain such as what happened to Barcelona forward, Neymar, during their team's win at the Copa del Rey in January 2014. During the ankle…

full swing. It’s a season of young teams, veteran squads, and championship aspirations. As our athletes look to achieve victory on the field, Tthe Sentinel has been keeping a close watch on their performance. Over at neighboring Greenport, the football team attempts to rebound after a disappointing campaign last. Although last season was cancelled due to excess injuries, the Porters look to the future in a current season filled with success. As of now, they only have a 3-3 record, and our…