Athletes make more money than they know what to do with. As soon as they sign that million or multi-million dollar contract, all self control goes out the window. Before they know it, they’ve got mansions, luxury cars, fine jewelry and other extravagant items in their name. Of course this isn’t true for all athletes, but most struggle to spend and save wisely. With a little dose of reality and some professional financial counseling, these 10 athletes can finally...
Watching a college football game at Notre Dame Stadium is a must for any college football fan. The stadium is rich in tradition and filled with pageantry. From the Irish Guard to the fans dancing an Irish jig when the band plays “Rakes of Mallow,” Notre Dame Stadium is more of an experience than anything else. However, the 80,795 fans are not necessarily the loudest in the country and ND athletic director Jack Swarbrick wants that to change—specifically in...
Arizona high school principal J Charles Santa Cruz is not only infringing on first amendment rights, but he is preventing teenage girls from supporting the fight for breast cancer. The Gilbert High School cheerleaders designed a pink t-shirt to raise money for breast cancer awareness during football games. Unfortunately, school officials believed the shirt was not age appropriate and will not be allowed on campus. The pink t-shirt, which displays “Gilbert Cheer” on the front and boasts the slogan...
During a radio interview, former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor told Pittsburgh’s SportsRadio 93.7 The Fan that he feels badly about the current state of the Buckeyes. Pryor talked about how the team’s misfortunes hurt him and that he is saddened by “watching the guys because I know I can be on the field helping them guys.” He reiterated that he “should be on the field.” Ironically, Pryor is directly responsible for the status of the team and the...
With the NFL bottom feeders on a full-on “Suck for Luck” campaign. There is another college signal caller who is showing signs of maturity, leadership, and skill to play on Sundays. Oklahoma State QB Brandon Weeden, an Edmond, Oklahoma native, is turning heads in Stillwater. The senior gunslinger is coming off of an impressive 70-28 win over Kansas completing 85% of his passes with 5 TDs and 0 INTs. He has an impressive 76% completion rate and is poised to lead the...
As college and NFL teams paid tribute to the passing of NFL legendary owner Al Davis this past weekend, Penn State’s Joe Paterno addressed his relationship with his fellow Brooklyn native. During a post-game interview after Saturday’s defensive win over conference nemesis Iowa 13-3, Paterno reflected on the passing of Davis stating, “he was a tough guy. I am sorry to see him go.” Most don’t realize but when Davis became Oakland’s head coach in 1963, he offered Paterno...
Tennessee’s bowl hopes (3-2) took a hit this weekend after QB Tyler Bray suffered a broken right thumb in Saturday’s loss to SEC rival Georgia 20-12. Bray broke his thumb late in the fourth quarter when his hand hit a defender’s helmet during a throw. Bray’s injury will sideline the gunslinger for at least six-weeks creating a void at the quarterback position. The Volunteers, who have yet to win a conference game, will miss Bray’s stellar services as he...
With the recent success of the Michigan State football program (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten), the university and head coach Mark Dantonio inked a new five-year deal restructuring his already lucrative contract. Most notably, Dantonio’s annual income will rise from $1.8 million to $1.83 million. The contract also includes several incentives such as a $100,000 bonus for winning the Big Ten Championship Game, a $100,000 shoe and apparel agreement, and a $2 million dollar payday if he remains head coach...
