Sports Sociology

IJPC: When it comes to football, maybe the NCAA is finally burying “Student” from the Student Athlete

This past week marked the beginning of NFL Super Bowl Media day. However, before we officially dive head...
Going Into the Darkness of Mordor

I knew I was walking into the darkness and into the territory of the enemy. I knew...
And the Trend Continues…

Sometimes life gives us stories so great we could not write them any better. During a rainy, cold, and...
Thank You Mr. Richard Sherman

Mr. Sherman, I wanted to personally thank you. I was having a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with my...
What I Learned This Past Weekend in NFL: Brady’s High After Drive Ends With Blount

The NFL makes me shake my head and laugh yet again. The stories are always the same,...
America: Land of Opportunities and Opinions, No?

I wish more professional sports team owners acted like the Rooney family. The Rooney family has owned...
Why Do I Love the Idea of Rivalry Games?

This rambling originally started with the idea “rivalry in sports is bad.” I initially thought rivalries in...
Athletes, Ids, Egos, and SuperEgos

Athletes get immediate gratification when they do something that’s never been done before. Athletes succeed when they...
Jagoff of the Week: Jameis Winston Can Add More Hardware to His Trophy Case

Another week has passed. That means a few things. Next week marks the end of September and...
Is the NFL Just the Tip of the Iceburg?

Last weekend was a very busy weekend for the NFL, on and off the competitive field. As the...