09/20/2018 By Alyse Kaminski | Staff Columnist Browsing Twitter last week, it quickly became common to see Nike socks and shoes being burned. I was missing pieces of the puzzle until I kept scrolling and saw a photo of Colin Kaepernick with the words, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” and the Nike slogan underneath. From there, it all began to make … Continue reading Nike, Kaepernick, Twitter and corporate America
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Sept. 13, 2018 It’s been about 243 days since Le’Veon Bell last graced us with his incredible talent on the football field. In the Steelers’ shocking divisional round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bell had 155 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. Performances like that are what have made Bell a household name in the NFL. … Continue reading Steelers, Bell remain gridlocked in contract dispute
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer Sept. 6, 2018 The NFL, set to begin Thurs., Sept. 6, features bountiful storylines both on and off the field. Ahead of Thurs., Sept. 6’s opener in Philadelphia, staff writer Jacob Hebda compiled a concise 32-team primer. Contenders: Atlanta Falcons: If Steve Sarkisian’s offense can find its rhythm on a consistent basis, Atlanta will be a dangerous team. Green Bay … Continue reading NFL kicks off this weekend with no clear favorite on horizon
09/06/2018 By Duke Staff “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything,” reads the black-and-white Nike ad, featuring the face of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick that went viral across the Internet this week, inspiring a range of intense emotions across the country. Just over two years ago on Sept. 1, 2016, Kaepernick, then of the San Francisco 49ers, shocked the nation by taking … Continue reading Kaepernick, Nike are right in taking a bold stand
Drew White | Staff Writer 02/08/2018 After 51 seasons of suffering and heartbreak, the Philadelphia Eagles finally won their first championship title at Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In a game dominated by offense, it was a solid defensive play that helped seal the deal for the Birds and led them to a 41-33 victory over the New … Continue reading Eagles win first Super Bowl title ever in thrilling affair
Jacob Hebda | Staff Writer 02/01/2018 Back in early December, just a couple days after Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending knee injury, I overheard a classmate making a bold, seemingly unfathomable declaration. He guaranteed that the Eagles, with Nick Foles at the helm, would win the Super Bowl. The National Football League is driven by quarterbacks. Only one non-quarterback (running back Adrian Peterson … Continue reading Eagles remain underdogs heading into Super Bowl LII
Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 01/18/2018 Following a flooring 45-42 defeat at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Jan. 14 in the A.F.C. Divisional Round at Heinz Field, mercurial offensive coordinator Todd Haley was informed on Jan. 17 that his expiring contract would not be renewed. Hours later, multiple insiders reported that the Steelers will promote quarterbacks coach Randy Fichtner to fill the vacancy … Continue reading Haley dismissal following playoff loss may benefit Steelers
The Duke staff took last week off from predicting Sunday Night Football to spend time with family and friends over Thanksgiving break, but they’re back and ready for their final matchup as the semester slowly comes to an end. Since no predictions were made for the Steelers/Packers game, and it’s the holiday season, the staff collectively agreed to give everyone a win for the week … Continue reading Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 13
While Miami quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 311 yard and three touchdowns against the Raiders on Nov. 5, the Dolphins fell to Oakland 27-24. Oakland tight end Jared Cook posted 126 receiving yards on the day, while running back Marshawn Lynch rushed for 57 yards. While Miami quarterback Jay Cutler threw for 311 yard and three touchdowns against the Raiders on Nov. 5, the Dolphins fell … Continue reading Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 10
Twenty-year-old JuJu Smith-Schuster made team history with his 97-yard touchdown — the longest pass play in Pittsburgh’s history — as the Steelers edged out the Detroit Lions 20-15 on Oct. 29 at Ford Field. Unsurprisingly, Smith-Schuster was the top receiver of the day, totalling 193 receiving yards with a touchdown. Running back Le’Veon Bell added 76 rushing yards and a touchdown as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger … Continue reading Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 9
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