By: Breanna Jacobs As a lifelong Bills fans, I can tell you I’ve seen my share of bad plays and bad games; I’ve seen hundreds of thrown interceptions, much more than a handful of missed tackles and some confusing personnel decisions. This is the same experience faced by every football fan, every person who sits in front of the TV every Sunday and watches their favorite team … [Read more...] about Negativity Killed the Buffalo
The O.J. Simpson Standard
By: Breanna Jacobs On October 3, 1995, O.J. Simpson walked free from a Los Angeles County courtroom. The verdict: not guilty. Simpson was tried on two counts of murder following the deaths of his wife and her friend. The evidence did not stand up in court, and the football star walked out into the shining sunlight of innocence. Fast forward ten years, to December of … [Read more...] about The O.J. Simpson Standard
Penn State: The Failings, The Findings and The Future
By: Breanna Jacobs Since the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal broke in November 2011, Penn State students, faculty and alumni have been called many things by esteemed members of the media, the general public and even our own families; we have been called inhumane, ignorant, and evil; we have been called deceitful, arrogant and despicable. With the release of the Freeh … [Read more...] about Penn State: The Failings, The Findings and The Future
Colts to Release Manning
By: Breanna Jacobs The Indianapolis Colts are planning to release star quarterback Peyton Manning, according to sources. The official announcement is expected to come Wednesday at a press conference in Indianapolis. According to sources, both Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay will be there. The Colts have chosen to pass on the $28 million bonus that Manning is owed and on … [Read more...] about Colts to Release Manning
Thousands Mourn Loss of Paterno
By: Breanna Jacobs Thousands of Penn State students and alumni crowded the Old Main lawn last night to celebrate the life of former head football coach, Joe Paterno. As the bell in the Old Main clock tower struck 8 p.m., the crowd joined in lighting candles in remembrance of Paterno, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 85. Present and former football players … [Read more...] about Thousands Mourn Loss of Paterno