Posts by Bobby Carpenter
It’s time for the NFL to start paying for Videos
The NFL can no longer plead ignorance… maybe they could in the Ray Rice case, but that time has long since passed. Nearly five years have passed since the NFL butchered their investigation attempt and badly misread the public response to the disciplining (or lack there) of one of their most popular players. During the…
Read MoreMike Kudla; A Friend… A Roommate… A Buckeye
The news of Mike Kudla’s passing was a swift punch to the gut on a humid July morning. After reading a text from another teammate asking if, “I had heard about Kudes”, it was highly unlikely the news was good, but never did I expect that he had passed away. It seemed almost surreal…
Read MoreNCAA transfer rule has no teeth: It passes the buck again
On June 13th the NCAA passed what many believed was monumental legislation. A chance to to finally give the “student athletes” some of the power and freedom of mobility that nearly all of the millionaire head coaches possess. It was a chance for players to change schools without the player’s current institution having the…
Read MoreThe Father’s Day Lesson
Father’s Day for so many men means a day at the golf course with their dad, possibly watching the US Open, and usually bungling through a difficult gift selection and expression of feelings. Men in America, or maybe men in general have a terrible time expressing their feelings… especially when it comes to talking about…
Read MoreFormer Buckeye Malcolm Jenkins will not be silenced
You may love the anthem protests….. You may hate them. While I personally don’t agree with the way many in the NFL have went about expressing their objections to the problems they see in America. Malcolm Jenkins refused to let him message get lost in the bantering between the NFL and the White House….…
Read MoreFormer Ohio State QB Joe Burrow: The Bayou Bengal
The wait is over for former Ohio State Quarterback… His transfer is now official, as Joe Burrow announced on Twitter Friday his intention to continue his football career and graduate studies at LSU. Excited to be playing in Death Valley next season. Ready to get to work. — Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) May 19, 2018…
Read MoreSports’ Betting Finally Unleashed
One Monday, May 14th the United States Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not limit sports’ betting to specific states. In other words, Nevada had just lost their monopoly on the gaming world. No longer will someone have to fly to the desert to place a legal wager on a game or person,…
Read MoreEvaluating the Buckeyes’ NFL Draft Landing Spots: The Good and Bad
Every player gets drafted thinks each NFL team has a unique plan. While this can be true, some are value picks because the player slid and they were too good to pass up. It seems good, but is it? Here are the questions every drafted Buckeye needs answered. -How do they fit in the scheme?…
Read MoreThe NFL Draft Day Experience
The NFL Draft is the biggest event of the off season. For the 256 players drafted it will be a chance to live out their dream. Getting drafted into the NFL and hearing your named called seems the pinnacle of every little fantasy. The day for many will be incredibly stressful. Even though most of…
Read MoreManaging your Fitness Lifestyle on Vacation: Food and Libations
After properly planning where to stay and setting realistic workout expectation during your stay. The last and most important element of any healthy lifestyle is diet. “You CAN’T out train a bad diet” From 6 to almost 26 I could eat just about anything I want with no noticeable change in my appearance.…
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