NFL offseason dominated by marquee moves

Brentaro Yamane | Layout Editor March 31, 2022 Change can allow people to move forward in life and experience new things. This National Football League offseason, a lot of players have changed teams, either by trade or through free agency. With big-name moves happening left and right, fans will have to get used to seeing some of the game’s top players in different jerseys. For … Continue reading NFL offseason dominated by marquee moves

Tom Brady’s scandal doesn’t outweigh his greatness

by Luke Henne | sports editor Feb. 3, 2022 After completing one of the most-prolific careers in National Football League history, quarterback Tom Brady called it quits after 22 seasons when he announced his retirement on Tuesday. Despite being littered with some controversy, his career is still one of the greatest the professional sports world has ever seen. And, quite frankly, it’s tough to say … Continue reading Tom Brady’s scandal doesn’t outweigh his greatness

NFL season full of storylines near campaign’s halfway point

Brentaro Yamane | Staff Writer Oct. 21, 2021 The number one can represent Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in a lot of different ways. Throughout his collegiate career at Texas A&M and Oklahoma, his jersey number was always No. 1. In his final year at Oklahoma, he ranked first in the Big 12 Conference in completion percentage (69%), passing yards (4,361) and passing touchdowns (42). … Continue reading NFL season full of storylines near campaign’s halfway point

Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 10

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

Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 7

Denver quarterback Trevor Siemian threw for 376 yards and a touchdown, but the Broncos fell to the New York Giants 23-10 on Sunday, Oct. 15. Giants running back Orleans Darkwa rushed for 117 yards, while tight end Evan Engram added a touchdown and 82 receiving yards on the day. The victory is New York’s first on the season, and, despite hoping to keep her losing … Continue reading Expert NFL Predictions from The Duke’s Staff: Week 7

The Duke’s 2017-18 NFL Preview

Will New England be able to defend its SBLI title as Tom Brady continues to age? Who will be the Patriots’ chief competitors this season? The answer lays close to home. Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Thursday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the reigning Super Bowl LI champion New England Patriots at 8:30 p.m. in Foxborough, Massachusetts, effectively ushering in the NFL’s new … Continue reading The Duke’s 2017-18 NFL Preview

NFL Preview: 49ers, Broncos to Meet in Super Bowl XLIX

Pat Higgins | Sports Editor AFC East: New England Patriots The Patriots have won 13 of the last 15 division titles. The most recent year in which they did not win the division was in 2008, when Tom Brady tore his ACL in Week 1. Four years ago, it seemed as if Rex Ryan and his New York Jets would challenge Bill Bellichick and the … Continue reading NFL Preview: 49ers, Broncos to Meet in Super Bowl XLIX