Football

Displaying 101 - 150 of 1342 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 In the NFL almost nothing is predictable with more surprises after week 3
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.6

Deitrick discusses the current NFL season.

102 Week 2 spells more costly injuries, does the NFL have a problem?
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6

Deitrick questions the recent frequency of injuries in the NFL; photo.

103 David Johnson: touchdown machine, record breaker, HOF rusher
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.6

Herring highlights UNI's former football star David Johnson and his career with the Arizona Cardinals; photo.

104 Panthers roll Mustangs, 34-20, in California for second win
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.6

The football team beat California Polytechnic State University, 34-20, in a September 19 game; photo.

105 Panthers win 38-35
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.1

The UNI football team beat seventh-ranked Eastern Washington in a tight UNI-Dome game, 38-35; photo.

106 After first loss, UNI looks toward Dome opener
Northern Iowan 112:4, p.6

On September 5, UNI football lost to Iowa State University , 31-7. They will play their UNI-Dome opener against Eastern Washington University on September 12; photo.

107 Fantasy football is upon us, who will you draft?
Northern Iowan 112:3, p.6

Herring gives an opinion on the new National Football League (NFL) season and fantasy football; photos.

108 NFL Draft will select one of UNI's greatest
Northern Iowan 111:54, p.8
Sports Writer Ryan Herring shares his opinion on the possibility of Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston being selected in the NFL draft
109 How to solve the greed of Americas sports teams
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.6
Student Sean Dengler discusses the greed seen in today's sports; photo.
110 Drama begins to surround NFL all year round
Northern Iowan 111:35, p.6
Student Ryan Herring discusses drama in the NFL
111 Role models and the Superbowl fight
Northern Iowan 111:34, p.3
Eric Boisen shares his opinion on the fight that occurred at the Superbowl; photo.
112 Splash Bros highlight All-Star Weekend festivities
Northern Iowan 111:33, p.6
Student Sean Dengler urges football fans to turn to the NBA because the excitement is still going; photo.
113 Deflate-gate, other distractions riddle NFL season
Northern Iowan 111:31, p.6
Student Alfred O'Brian talks about controversy in the NFL; photo.
114 Picking the AFC/NFC champs
Northern Iowan 111:28, p.8
Sean Dengler gives his professional football predictions; photo.
115 Fantasy football playoffs
Northern Iowan 111:27, p.8
Student Riley Ubben shares his Fantasy Football picks for the week; photo.
116 Waiver options for week 12
Northern Iowan 111:24, p.6
Riley Ubben shares his fantasy football picks of the week; photo.
117 Hot or not: Options for week 11
Northern Iowan 111:22, p.6
Riley Ubben talks about his fantasy football picks for the week; photo.
118 Hor or not: Week 10 in the NFL
Northern Iowan 111:20, p.6
Student Riley Ubben gives his Fantasy football predictions; photo.
119 Fantasy foootball options week nine
Northern Iowan 111:18, p.6
Riley Ubben shares who he thinks the big picks will be for week nine of fantasy football; photo.
120 Fantasy football hot or not: week 8
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.8
Riley Ubben discusses picks for fantasy football; photo.
121 Johnson wants to set records, play in NFL
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.9
UNI football player David Johnson dreams of playing in the NFL. He is entering his senior season of football at UNI.
122 Sievertsen competes in pro day
Northern Iowan 110:47, p.8
Tyler Sievertsen speaks of his football pro day at UNI; photo.
123 Sievertsen heads home before Seattle combine
Northern Iowan 110:44, p.6
Tyler Sievertsen speaks about going to his last combine and potentially two pro days.
124 Sievertsen competes in Phoenix combine
Northern Iowan 110:42, p.6
Tyler Sievertsen talks about his return to Iowa after his time at the football combine in Phoenix. He gives a report of what his time in Phoenix was like.
125 Road to the NFL
Northern Iowan 110:40, p.4
The author speaks about his time training at combines in hopes of catching the eye of the NFL.
126 Road to the NFL: a weekly update from Tyler Sievertsen
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.4
Tyler Sievertsen talks about his trip to New York for the combine at the New York Jets facility. He feels that he is now better prepared for the next combine coming up in Phoenix.
127 Road to the NFL: A weekly update from Tyler Sievertsen
Northern Iowan 110:36, p.6
Tyler Sievertsen writes about his journey in pursuit of playing in the National Football League. He is currently training to attract attention at Pro Day; photo.
128 Student Voices: What was your reaction to the Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad?
Northern Iowan 110:34, p.4
Several students respond to the question, "What was your reaction to the Coca-Cola Super Bowl ad?".
129 Heisman doesn't mean success
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.8
The author thinks that many players who receive the Heisman Memorial Trophy don't exhibit the mission statement of the Heisman Trust. The most recent winner as well as many others have been involved in scandals throughout their careers.
130 No helmets may make football safer
Northern Iowan 110:12, p.7
The author considers banning helmets as a solution to the large number of concussions and brain injuries resulting from football. He explains that although a helmet is great protection, it is also used as a weapon on the field.
131 IHSAA championships to remain at UNI-Dome through 2017
Public Relations News Release 2013:7, p.1
UNI and the Iowa High School Athletic Association have agreed to a five-year extension of the contract for state football finals in the UNI-Dome. The state championship games have been hosted in the UNI-Dome since 1976.
132 Basketball is ready to flourish worldwide
Northern Iowan 109:57, p.3
The three elite sports leagues of the USA are Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, and the National Football League. Baseball has the potential of becoming the biggest sports league in the next ten years if it can make a changes.
133 Kurt Warner could boost UNI's popularity
Northern Iowan 109:48, p.8
Kurt Warner served as a graduate assistant at UNI before going into the NFL. Article says UNI should persuade Kurt Warner to help build a better image for the athletics program. He could star in advertisements, come to games, and offer autograph nights.
134 It's just a game
Northern Iowan 109:27, p.11
Encourages good sportsmanship and importance of remembering "It's just a game". Uses example from recent NFL game between Chiefs and Panthers and recent player death, encourages reflection.
135 Former UNI linebacker L. J. Fort makes history in NFL debut
Northern Iowan 109:13, p.8
Former linebacker L. J. Fort debuts with Cleveland Browns in the NFL. There is a tough transition from playing college ball to NFL. Fort did well as an undrafted rookie. Coach Davis has no doubts he will be successful in the NFL; photo.
136 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.
137 Great sports traditions
Northern Iowan 108:53, p.8
Believes that the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley Field, the beard growing during the Stanley Cup, and Super Bowl Day are three of the most remembered traditions in all of sports; photo.
138 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.
139 Drawing the line on violence
Northern Iowan 108:49, p.9
Recent developments in the New Orleans Saints organization have brought the concern for football injuries to a new level. Coaches are being held accountable for "hard hits". Concussion awareness is more visible at all levels; photo.
140 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.
141 Time for some new national holidays
Northern Iowan 108:45, p.13
The start of the baseball season is the official sign that spring is here. Opening day and Super Bowl Sunday suggested as national holidays; photo.
142 Get social
Northern Iowan 108:34, p.7
Students answer the question; "What team are you supporting in the Super Bowl"?
143 Super Bowl XLVI
Northern Iowan 108:32, p.9
Preview of the Giants and Patriots faceoff in the Super Bowl.
144 Should field goals be eliminated from football?
Northern Iowan 108:28, p.9
The possibility of no field goals in football explored.
145 Hop on the Tebow bandwagon
Northern Iowan 108:28, p.8
The year of Tim Tebow with the Denver Broncos revisited; photo.
146 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.
147 Society is captivated by the Kardashians
Northern Iowan 108:22, p.15
Kim Kardashian has dated several professional athletes prior to her "infamous 72 day marriage" to Kris Humphries; photo.
148 Are NFL teams starting to "suck for Luck?"
Northern Iowan 108:12, p.13
Andrew Luck is the outstanding quarterback for Stanford University. He is projected to be the top pick in the professional draft. Several NFL teams are winless at this point in the season. Could they be posturing to be able to draft Luck?; photo.
149 Bold NFL predictions
Northern Iowan 108:10, p.6
Author admits that most of his "bold predictions" will not come true; photo.
150 UNI's next major: Fantasy Football 401
Northern Iowan 108:8, p.11
The pros and cons of a class on Fantasy Football examined; photo.