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The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian

Ex-NFL player accused of rape, pleads ‘not guilty’

Nicole Zelniker, Staff Writer February 28, 2014

Ex-NFL player accused of rape Darren Sharper pleads “not guilty” to rape charge Over the past 20 years, numerous athletes have been accused of a sexual assault crime, according to Pact5, a sexual...

Michael Sam might drop in draft after coming out

Rebecca Dou, Staff Writer February 21, 2014

“I am a gay man,” said Michael Sam in an interview with ESPN. Those five words from a NFL prospect sent shockwaves globally. If selected in the upcoming draft, Sam will be the first openly gay athlete...

Jonathan Martin talks about hazing in NFL

Ian Penny, Staff Writer November 22, 2013

“Hey, wassup, you half n----- piece of s---,” said Miami Dolphins guard Richie Incognito in a voicemail to teammate tackle Jonathan Martin, according to ESPN. “F--- you, you’re still a rookie....

Architect or archetype: Urban Meyer’s Florida Gators

Robert W. Pacheco, Staff Writer September 6, 2013

Between 2005 and 2010, 31 athletes in Urban Meyer’s football program at the University of Florida ran into trouble with the law. Aaron Hernandez became the emblematic member of this group this summer...

Joe Pearson: proven talent, emerging NFL rookie?

Joe Pearson: proven talent, emerging NFL rookie?

Rishab Revankar, Staff Writer May 10, 2013

  “I think of offensive lineman as a blue collar job,” said Joe Pearson, senior offensive lineman. “You don’t get much credit, but you still work your tail off everyday.” After two...

Who will be number one in the NFL draft?

John Kluepfel, Staff Writer April 19, 2013

With the first selection in the 2013 NFL Draft, who will the Kansas City Chiefs pick? The general consensus is Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel, the offensive lineman who protected both Johnny Manziel during...

Boom! He’s on his back! Are you mad for Madden?

John Kluepfel, Staff Writer April 5, 2013

Madden NFL, formerly known as John Madden Football, is one of the most sought-after video games since created by Electronic Arts Sports. Millions of gamers purchase the game, and waiting in lines until...

Minority coaches remain the minority in all sports

Christianna Van Dalsen, Staff Writer March 8, 2013

Twenty-four white National Football League head coaches. Four minority NFL head coaches. Twenty-four white National Basketball Association coaches. Four minority NBA head coaches. You do the math. “In...

Controversy arises over NFL replacement referees

Bryan Dooley, Senior Writer October 26, 2012

What kind of call is that? Do these refs know what they are doing?  The National Football League recently found itself under scrutiny after it locked out experienced referees and hired less knowledgeable...

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