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4th and Inches: Offensive rookie report

Brett Abrams October 25, 2022
In this week's 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the offensive rookie standouts, including Dameon Pierce's dominance in the Texans' backfield, Chris Olave's production in New Orleans and Bailey Zappe's emergence.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: We report on sexual misconduct — who’s solving it?

Editors April 21, 2022
Every student journalist reaching out to sources, contacting Title IX experts and editing late into the evening is a physical reminder of the inadequacies of universities when it comes to sexual misconduct occurring on their campuses.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Booms, Busts and Bets: NFL Week 2

Sean Hroncich September 15, 2021
Sean Hroncich discusses the most significant fantasy outlooks entering Week 2 of the NFL season.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Buying or selling Week 1 reactions

Ethan Biddle September 15, 2021
Ethan Biddle reviews takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season.
Living in Fantasy: Wildcard WRs who have potential in Week 9

Living in Fantasy: Wildcard WRs who have potential in Week 9

Tyler Oringer October 30, 2018
These wide receivers may have a productive Week 9.
Living in Fantasy: Week 3 “star” running backs who will impress in Week 4

Living in Fantasy: Week 3 “star” running backs who will impress in Week 4

Tyler Oringer September 25, 2018
Chris Carson was perhaps my favorite value pick in all of fantasy football this year. Initially, this was looking like a botch by me, but Carson’s performance last week has reignited my belief.
Fish and Chipps: Athletes are not gods

Fish and Chipps: Athletes are not gods

Isaac Chipps February 23, 2016

It's hard to look at today's popular athletes and think of them as equals. Every day, we personify and admire them with gratitude as we debate their greatness on TV shows and at bars. We think...

Indirect Kick: Football kickers are people too

Indirect Kick: Football kickers are people too

Dan Shulman February 1, 2016

While watching the AFC Championship Game last weekend, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Things were looking up after Steven Jackson scored, but then the unthinkable happened. Stephen “Mr....

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EDITORIAL: FSU settlement doesn’t erase sexual assault

Editors January 27, 2016

How much is settling a campus sexual assault case worth? Well, about $1 million. Florida State University paid $950,000 to settle a 2012 lawsuit filed by former student Erica Kinsman, alleging the then-Seminoles’...

Going For Two: The NCAA's money problem

Going For Two: The NCAA’s money problem

David Souza October 29, 2015

The University of Louisville men’s basketball team has recently come under scrutiny as the NCAA conducts a full-scale investigation over allegations that prostitutes were used to help woo potential...

Going For Two: Why the Big Ten is better than the SEC

Going For Two: Why the Big Ten is better than the SEC

David Souza September 29, 2015

Since 2006, the Southeastern Conference has dominated the college football spectrum by winning seven national championships in the past nine years. However, with the resurgence of the Big Ten Conference's...

The Blue Line: Marcus Mariota shines in NFL debut

The Blue Line: Marcus Mariota shines in NFL debut

Mike Benedykciuk September 17, 2015

Football season has now officially started, and fans everywhere have already suffered great anguish or welcomed great joy. The start of a new season brings hope to many struggling franchises, particularly...

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