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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I Still Hate This Guy More than Christian Laettner: Jameis Winston Pro Day

It probably wasn’t exactly the Pro Day that Jameis Winston expected. In one instance, Winston lead wide receiver Christian Green into the ESPN set while over throwing a ball downfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_Q3ulrcQ3o But, analysts agree that regardless of his performance, his position in the draft will not be effected.  Winston made 102 scripted throws, lasting about 45 minutes.  Although Winston had

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