Essay On Steelers History

For the last decade, the Detroit Lions have struggled both in terms of on-field performance and in terms of their public appeal in the recession-blighted Michigan region. This futility peaked in 2008, when the Lions became the first team in NFL history to lose all 16 regular season contests. However, as per the strategy of the National Football League's college draft formula, a series of favorable drafts have allowed the Detroit Lions to enter into a place of contention. Indeed, with the additions of 2009 #1 overall draft pick, star quarterback Matt Stafford and 2010 #2 overall pick, star defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh, the Detroit Lions would make the 2011 playoffs. It was the franchise's first such berth in 12 years and would mark its first cause for optimism in several generations of player. However, this accomplishment is today overshadowed by the array of Public Relations (PR) challenges before the Detroit Lions. For an organization enduring a considerable uphill climb in order to gain appeal and interest with its fans, the personnel issues which seem to follow many of its players may well haunt the organization going forward.

The theme of this book is about the legendary coach Paul Bryant and how he helped Joe Namath overcome the struggle of segregation on and off the football field. Considering the relationship of the athlete and coach during golden era of the game, it addresses the losses, the commitment, and the determination in becoming one of the nation 's elite.

Taylor, R. (2004). Chicago Bears History (pp. 7-86). Chicago: Arcadia Publishing. Retrieved December 5, 2010

It was a freezing night, with snow glazing over the three-hundred and sixty foot field. The previously undefeated Patriots stood like goliath, immune to death glares and “boos” echoing around the Denver stadium. The swirl of the snow made it difficult to see exactly where the ball was, but near the end of the night, it was clear that the Broncos would soon defeat their giant, all the while being lead by an intrepid, young quarterback. This astonishing win wasn’t just a victory for the Broncos, but for Brock Osweiler as well.

After the Eagles' offense scored on the opening possession, it was time for the defense to flex their muscles. The defense forced the Browns' offense into back to back 3 and outs, giving the ball back to Wentz and the offense.

Historical context:Publish year 2009. Was written as a flash back to the first couple super bowls

As time ticked away in the fourth quarter, the Denver Broncos started working on running the clock down. They ran the ball as much as they could then would punt the ball down the field and count on the Broncos defense to keep Cam Newton from getting the Panther offense going. And it worked. Von Miller, who was so big for Denver’s defense in the first half, caused Newton to fumble and the Broncos recovered the ball on the four yard line.

With his dejected players gathered around him in the locker room, Rockne congratulates them on their performance in the first half and tells them, “ I guess we just can’t expect to win them all” (3). He then recalls what the great All-American running back George Gipp had told him as he laid dying in a hospital bed. What he said next would go down as one of the most famous motivational lines in sports history. Rockne describes how it was Gipp’s final wish for a Notre Dame football team to, “. . . go out there with all they got and win just one for the Gipper” (5). Using this as a rallying cry, the Irish battled back in the second half and won 12-6. Rockne’s use ethos, pathos, and logos successfully inspired his players to an upset victory and still motivates people to this day.

When it comes to sports, a competitive mindset is key. In American football, it’s hard not to win without communication and teamwork. In the NFL playoffs of 2015, the New England Patriots beat the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 for the AFC Championship. In a game that originally portrayed the Patriots as an offensive force to be reckoned with, ended out to be a game that goes down in history. After further investigation, the NFL found 11 of the Patriots' 12 footballs in the game to be underinflated by about 2 pounds below the NFL’s requirement. Now whether the allegations are determined to be true or not, it does raise some speculation about the truth of the AFC

“Brett Favre is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of professional football. You are judged by winning, and he’s won more games than any other quarterback who has ever played. But I will remember him just as well for being such a fierce competitor and outstanding leader. He was the face of the Packers and a great credit to our game. It was an honor to coach against him.”(Mike Shanahan, Denver Broncos Head Coach) Brett’s passion for the game, and winning history, together earned him the respect of the entire football nation. I am going to give you a summary of this incredible athlete’s life, covering both the ups and downs of his bumpy road to success. I am using factual

Over three decades after quitting professional football, Hall-of-Famer Jim Brown still remains one of the best running backs in the history of the NFL. He was a player of the Cleveland Browns between 1957 and 1966 during which he literally ran the show in the NFL. He made a mockery of his opponents with his pace and power, scoring an impressive 126 touchdowns and being the leader in the league for yards gained in the eight out of the nine seasons he played. Brown’s 15 National Football League (NFL) records were attributed to his combination of sheer strength, intelligence, and speed. Most of the people who witnessed Brown’s performance on the pitch attested that had he continued playing, he would have set high standards that other athletes

IT’s fourth and goal it is Super Bowl 49 they were on our own goal line the knees of the offensive line,and offensive line were shaking,as I feel the sweat running down my hands warming up .The ball is snapped I see their best receiver anquan boldin sprint to the middle of the end zone I sprint to him leaving an man wide open. Russell Wilson reaches back and fires I reach out and snatch it almost dropping it I fall to the ground rolling in excitement my team picking me up.As you can see I am talking about a sport hear and this particular sport is football the sport that fills the night air with emotions on Sunday,Monday,and Thursday dreams our bound to happen.People today that want to be in the spot they were in is out there everyday ,staying after practice knowing that it is almost impossible to make it,knowing that it is a brutal game deciding their career,and not being liked by everyone.

Since the introduction of organized team sports into American culture, numerous sports have stepped into the limelight for certain periods of time but none have stuck around as long as football has. Just as with everything else in life, football has had it’s fair share of drawbacks since its invention in the mid-19th century. Despite the drawbacks and criticism football has faced, its role and influence on American culture between the 1890’s and 1930’s far outweigh the negative aspects of its past.

The first step on the road to redemption for the Steelers and hopefully soon the entire NFL, is to give back to the players. The Steelers, by making their contributions to the players public, can jumpstart a chain reaction with other teams in the league and they can follow suit to overall make the brutal game of football a safer endeavor. These retired players were once adored by fans and now serve as living legends and are still viewed in an incredibly high stature, so if the Steelers organization tries to push this aside and not give credit and compensation where it is due, it will make the Steelers look cheap and hard-hearted. In order to settle the case the

"L-A-U-R-E-L!" "TIGERS!" The chants, the screams, the sound of apprehensive fans surrounded the stadium. The aroma of popcorn & nachos filled the air. Finally, it was Friday night. The night everyone craved throughout the year was finally here. It was one of the biggest games we could've ever played; the brown jug game against Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg & Laurel have been in a frenzy for years & tonight was the moment of redemption and truth. Our confidence was high and so was our pride. There is no way we could lose this time or so we thought... but before I tell you about that, I have to tell you about how it all started.