Author: Julie Miller

Have you ever seen NFL football players do something on the field or hear something about their personal life, and you’re like “that resonates with me.” I have too! I decided to take the challenge and describe my personality in NFL football player. Sleeping and Naps Sleeping and naps are a critical part of my personality. JJ Watt sleeps between 8 and 11 hours a night, and naps regularly. Same. Night owl A sleep adjacent part of my personality. Ed Reed was described as a night owl too, who would stay up all night watching tape. Is the middle of…

It’s the spooky season, and a Sunday – the perfect time to explore when true crime meets the gridiron, in the form of one of the NFL’s serial killers (yes there’s more than one!). Some people may not believe football intersects with true crime and frankly that is short-changing both. The NFL needs its own SVU series, but that’s not the point of today’s article. First things first: *Trigger warning* The contents of this article is about serial killers which is inherently disturbing. Please do not continue reading, if serial killers and true crime associated topics are not your cup…

As one of the greatest accumulations of Italian American talent in a duel for the Lombardi trophy, we will be exploring Super Bowl 47 in honor of Italian American Heritage Month. Super Bowl 47 occurred in 2013 and was a battle between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens. Super Bowl 47: The Team Owners Although often less in the limelight, the Team Owners are critical for the success of the team. Both Team Owners are you guessed it – Italian American! San Francisco 49ers The 49ers Team Owner in 2013 was Ms. Denise DeBartlo York. Ms. York has…

In the last week of Hispanic Heritage month, Fox Deportes will be introduced and appreciated. While attempting to get the scoop on Fox Deportes, especially in the NFL realm, it became apparent quickly how difficult it is to find any information. Particularly up-to-date information. For such a large, succesful broadcasting company like Fox to do such a poor job maintaining Fox Deportes is egregious. There was no scoop to be found – maybe a half scoop, or one of those kid scoops at Baskin Robbins. What is Fox Deportes? Fox Deportes is the longest running sports network in the industry…

In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, this week’s article will delve into a Italian-American legend and how he made history with the greatest NFL play of all time. The man: Franco Harris In New Jersey, Franco Harris was born to father and WWII Veteran Cad Harris and Italian-born mother Gina Parenti. Mrs. Parenti-Harris immigrated to America with her husband after the conclusion of the war and Franco was born shortly thereafter in 1950. He was one of nine children. Much like Tom Flores’ high school sports career trajectory, Harris also played multiple sports, but knew football was the ticket…

*Warning – there is a lot of talk about body functions in this article. In other words, if you’re preteen isn’t reading this they will want to.* If you’ve never considered how players handle the call of nature during the game, prior to DK Metcalf’s infamous clinch-walk cart debacle, you are not alone. Players have found themselves in the ‘bowels’ of despair from time to time throughout football history. The runs Baltimore Ravens QB, Lamar Jackson, did the infamous alleged “poop” run of 2019. Ravens claim that he was running because of a cramp. To which it should be asked,…

OJ Simpson took the time to roast Thursday night’s football game on twitter, asking if we had ever seen a more boring game – definitely not spicy. This is coming from someone who first saw a bronco and said, “let’s ride!” OJ’s not wrong This game was dangerous. For viewers at home: For viewes at the game: For an unprecedented number of players: Bronco, Josey Jewell, injured his knee and sat the rest of the game out. Colts, Ryan Kelly (hip) and Ashton Dulin (foot) are also out of the game with their injuries. Richard Sherman’s blood pressure: Game stats…

Referred to as a champion of equality, Vince Lombardi’s life and legacy will be highlighted in honor of Italian American Heritage month. Vince Lombardi’s early life At the Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn in 1913, Vincent Thomas Lombardi was born to father immigrant Enrico Lombardi, and mother Matilda Izzo. From the beginning, Enrico was raising his three sons to be perfectionists, teaching them the only way they would be succesful was to be better than everyone else. This mentality followed Vince through his career in football. As a teen, Vince was considering two potential career paths – priest or football…

In continued honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tom Flores’ journey to Hall of Fame induction is explored. In the beginning Thomas Raymond Flores was born in Sanger, California in 1937 to Nellie Padilla Flores and Tomas Cervantes Flores. Although, not particularly open about his childhood, Tom mentions his dad immigrating to America as a child in pursuit of the ‘American Dream’ with his family. His parents emphasized education for Tom and his brother. An opportunity his father didn’t have, working as a sharecropper since age 12. His mother wasn’t afforded the option either – she finished 8th grade and then…

Allstate likes to remind us football season is mayhem, and NFL week 4 is no exception. Some stories are best told in picture form. Dolphins vs Someone (was someone playing beside Tua?) Antonio Brown is reminding us the importance of taking head trauma seriously. The Chargers and Texans played. That is all. Importantly, the Eagles maintain their position. Bears and prayers: Finally, the Chicago Bears are glad they aren’t the only team to double-doink. Though they lost against a team with a Running Back- Quarterback. And Aaron Rodgers who owns them,  was almost owned by the Patriot’s backup rooky quarterback,…