the nfl

May 23, 2018 - 4:08 pm

NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.

Chaparral graduate Will Hernandez taken in NFL draft

April 30, 2018 - 5:08 pm

The New York Giants took Chaparral grad Will Hernandez in the 2nd second round of the NFL Draft He was a two-time All-American at Texas-El Paso Hernandez will try to protect Giants quarterback Eli Manning He also will try to create holes for running back Saquon Barkley Green Valley grad Tyrell Crosby is expected to be drafted Saturday

UNLV’s contract with Nike included provision for free new logo

February 21, 2018 - 3:08 am

UNLV could have had its logo redesigned by Nike for free, but opted to pay almost $50,000 to use the Denver firm Adrenalin. The money was raised from private donations and didn’t come directly from UNLV. UNLV unveiled the logo in June, and it was met with overwhelming ridicule. Adrenalin has redesigned logos at other colleges and for pro teams, most notably the NFL’s Denver Broncos and NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche. Even with all that work, the end result didn’t go over well when the logo was unveiled. It is noticeable in its absence at UNLV sporting events.