Is This Sequel Worth Watching?: Rob Housler and the Cleveland Browns

Everyone loves sequels.  But perhaps only before they’re released. Let’s take for instance my favorite “sequel” to hate (although technically a prequel), Star Wars.  Of course, I’m not referring to Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi, I’m referring to the prequel trilogy, and in particular, The Phantom Menace. When the movie was announced, I was ecstatic.  I mean,

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What Were They Thinking?: Team and Player Responsibility for DUI’s in the NFL

On April 3, 3:08am, PJ Williams, who was driving a rental car on a suspended license, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”).  Williams made an illegal left turn out of a McDonald’s parking lot in Tallahassee, swerved over the center line several times and almost hitting a curb before being stopped by the Florida State University Police Department. What

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An Interest in Players’ Safety or Protecting the Owners’ Interests?: New NFL Rules Impact on Player Safety

Player safety wasn’t always at the top of the list. Hall of Famer, Bill Hewitt, played both offense (tight end) and defense (defensive end).  But what Hewitt is most remembered for is refusing to wear a helmet.  He was the last to do so in the NFL.  During the course of his career, Hewitt played for the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles

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