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purdy criticism unfair and unwarranted

2/26/2024

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By: Justin Goldberg
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Brock Purdy’s underdog story, from being drafted last in the 2022 draft to MVP consideration and near Super Bowl victory in 2024, is the stuff straight out of a movie script. 

As much as his story is blockbuster worthy, his being labeled as a “system quarterback” and “game manager,” seeks to reduce and mar his status. 

What people don’t realize is that neither of the aforementioned qualifiers should be used to critique a player, which speaks little of his actual abilities on the field.

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Orange Bowl Reflects Unfortunate Downturn in College Football

2/26/2024

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By: Thomas Seaman
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With the conclusion of the college football season it’s a good time to look back at the successes, failures, and aging features of the college football system. While once a captivating and useful concept, the bowl game system has become entirely dated and this is reflected by player participation and results.

No game demonstrates this disturbing reality more effectively than this past season’s Orange Bowl matchup between Georgia and FSU.

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Lack of salary cap is a bad look for baseball

2/23/2024

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By: Finn Reynolds
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After the news of Shohei Ohtani’s record breaking $700 million contract this offseason, the discussion of a salary cap in baseball, or the lack thereof, is more relevant than ever. Baseball is the only American professional sport without a salary cap and the differences can be seen quite clearly. 

To start, the salary cap leads to predictability and unbalanced teams. Now don't get me wrong, there will always be good and bad teams in a prospective season. However, it is normally subject to change over the years. 

But this is not the case in baseball.
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Super bowl preview: niners poised to dethrone chiefs

2/7/2024

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By: Alex Kersh
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The Super Bowl is the most anticipated annual event in the United States. During this captivating football game, the two best teams in the Nation Football League compete against each other for prestige, legacy and glory. 

Super Bowl LVIII will take place on Feb. 11 at 6:30pm. Let’s take a look at what to expect from the teams, and what this Super Bowl will mean to each.
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