They share the same last name – the most common surname in the United States. And they both played defense at the University of Missouri. But the similarities between Justin Smith and Aldon Smith pretty well end there. Justin is a 12-year veteran; Aldon is playing his second year. Justin is listed as a bulky… [Continue Reading...]
NFL stars unite against bullying
January 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
What on earth does Justin Tuck know about bullying, you ask? After all, the Giants All-Pro defensive end stands 6-foot-5 and weighs nearly 270 pounds; holds several defensive records at Notre Dame; picked up two sacks of Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLII; and has nearly 50 NFL sacks to his name. Well, it turns… [Continue Reading...]
Notre Dame vs. Alabama: Fasten your seatbelts
January 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By now you’ve read all the hyperbole, you’ve had your fill of tradition vs. history, and you’ve considered the ramifications of a hypothetical cage match between Touchdown Jesus and the Houndstooth of the Baskervilles. So we here at The Good In Sports are going to break it down nice and easy for you, and give… [Continue Reading...]
Seahawks award QB Russell Wilson
January 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the 2012 Steve Largent Award recipient. Given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and integrity of the Seahawks and voted on by the players, the award is named after the Seattle Seahawks Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent, the first winner of the honor in… [Continue Reading...]
Ravens Ray Lewis to retire
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ray Lewis has made a name for himself and chiseled his way into every Ravens fan’s heart, as well as most of the hearts of NFL fans. The linebacker announced on Wednesday he would retire after 17 seasons in the NFL. The Ravens’ home game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday will be Lewis’ final… [Continue Reading...]
Patriots honor broadcaster
January 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The legendary Voice of the New England Patriots, Gil Santos will be a 2013 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame according to Patriots’ Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. This is the highest honor the team can bestow an individual and Santos will become the 20th person to be inducted. He is the second non-player… [Continue Reading...]
Houston’s J.J. Watt maintains perspective
December 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Most people don’t relish the thought of lining up against Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt. In fact, most people would probably swim in a pool full of alligators before facing down the presumptive NFL defensive most valuable player. But then again, students from Newtown, CT., have seen much worse than a burly dude… [Continue Reading...]
Notre Dame, ‘Bama, hope to recapture drama of ’73
December 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the third story we are writing leading up to the National Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama. This story recounts the first time these two storied franchises ever met - the 1973 Sugar Bowl, still to this day one of the most exciting games ever played. It was New Year’s Eve,… [Continue Reading...]
Saban extends reach beyond X’s and O’s
December 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the second in a series of articles previewing the BCS National Championship game. The first article featured Ara Parseghian’s Medical Research Foundation. Recognizing that turnabout is fair play, this article turns to University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s charity. If you thought Alabama football coach Nick Saban was all about the… [Continue Reading...]
Jaguars feed families for the holidays
December 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For the fourth year in a row the Jacksonville Jaguars will donate food to families during the Christmas season. The Jaguars have partnered with PEPSI, Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest North Florida to provide food for 1,000 families during the holidays. Jaguars President Mark Lamping noted, “Our support of Second Harvest through the Taste of the… [Continue Reading...]
