Acton--Brennan Patrick (Student--2011)

Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Passion is the last true catalyst for rivalry in our changing sports setup
Northern Iowan 108:54, p.12
Rivals, no matter what the sport, induce passion among fans, teams, and coaches.
2 Analyzing NFL Draft prospects: Projection and prediction
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.11
The NFL Draft is an exciting day. This year there is comparison between Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin, III. Which will be the better professional quarterback? Let them prove their worth on the field; photo.
3 Quarterback retention
Northern Iowan 108:47, p.11
Replacing an injured quarterback in the NFL is a difficult task. After Peyton Manning went down in Indianapolis, the Colts won only one game; photo.
4 Delany's BCS proposal: an appropriate first step
Northern Iowan 108:35, p.8
Big Ten commissioner proposes using the present computer rankings to set up a playoff for the football national championship.
5 Super Bowl XLVI
Northern Iowan 108:32, p.9
Preview of the Giants and Patriots faceoff in the Super Bowl.
6 Suh won't learn at any cost
Northern Iowan 108:27, p.11
Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions has been fined for rule breaking several times this year. It seems doubtful that he will learn his lesson; photo.
7 Case Keenum: More than a college fluke
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.9
Houston quarterback having record year. He benefits from a sixth year of eligibility, due to an injury; photo.
8 Sportsmanship is dying in college football
Northern Iowan 108:15, p.8
Votes in the Bowl Championship Series may be the cause of "running Up" the score in college football games. Many older, more experienced coaches, resist the trend out of respect for their opponents; photo.
9 Is it time for the Denver Broncos to start Tim Tebow?
Northern Iowan 108:7, p.9
Fan favorite, Tim Tebow, is part of a quarterback controversy in Denver. Kyle Orton, a native Iowan, is the veteran. Tebow has not proven himself, but has thrown for over six hundred yards and scored eleven touchdowns in limited action; photo.
10 Three grand slams in one game: the future of baseball?
Northern Iowan 108:4, p.7
Doubts that the record three grand slams in a game will ever be broken.
11 Excessive celebration; excessive consequences
Northern Iowan 108:2, p.15
Making the excessive celebration penalty a live ball penalty is a mistake, as viewed by some players, coaches, and fans; photo.