Players to watch as the NFL Season kicks off
Samantha Homcy, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2020
With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying sports across the globe, the 2020 NFL season is shaping up to be the most unexpected season yet. Here are some players you should be on the lookout for this season, both expected and unexpected.
Inside the Den Podcast
Justin Baxley and Hayes Rule
October 2, 2015
Check out the latest addition of the Inside the Den podcast. Justin and Hayes are back this week with a complete makeover for the Cluster Sports Podcast. With a new name and a new focus on Mercer sports, the guys will get you ready for the sports week ahead. This week a special guest joined the podcast...
Cluster Sports Podcast (Episode 2)
September 25, 2015
This is the second episode of the Cluster Sports Podcast. Hayes and Justin prepare you for the NFL and College football week ahead. With updates on injuries and thoughts on hot topics from around the football world. Also they offer up their picks for the key games of the week....
A time of teasing: preseason football
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
September 24, 2015
Preseason football is a time of teasing for the NFL fan. After, months of waiting, we the football fans, finally get to watch football again. These games do not count but serve as a chance for coaches to evaluate their teams. Now this may seem like a solid concept in a perfect world where football i...
Who will be crowned as the next Super Bowl Champion?
January 29, 2015
Super Bowl week is finally here, and it’s time to talk about the actual game instead of the “Deflategate” scandal. The defending Super Bowl champion, the Seattle Seahawks, will be taking on the AFC champion, the New England Patriots, in what could be a great matchup. The Seahawks are looking to...
Why I will not support the NFL
Desirrae Jones
October 1, 2014
I’m sure that by now, almost every person with access to the Internet or television has heard about the Ray Rice scandal. In recent days, even more players have been arrested on various abuse or domestic violence charges. However, in spite of these incidents, a recent poll conducted by NBC News shows...
Defense proves crucial in NCAA, in NFL playoffs
Matt Williams
January 25, 2012
Defense wins championships–at least so far in 2012. Consider what was eventually the national championship game, LSU vs. Alabama, back on November 5. The final score was 9-6 in favor of LSU…after overtime. Fast forward to January 9, and the game was won handily by Alabama 21-0. The Crimson Tide proved that...
It is what it is: Raiders off winning path, Davis passes
Joshua Morrison
October 19, 2011
In the past few issues, we’ve been taking a look at teams who, despite being successful in the past, are now struggling franchises and teams who don’t live up to expectations. The first edition featured the Fighting Irish from Notre Dame, and last issue we looked at the Arsenal Gunners in the Englis...
Behind the Jersey: NFL division dwellers on top in 2011
Samir Moussawel
October 19, 2011
There is something in the Gatorade around the NFL this year. With the exception of the always-dominant Patriots and the defending-champion Packers, all the divisions find the usual dwellers riding high. Entering Week Six of the season, the Lions, Bills and 49ers had the same combined record as the Packers,...