by Aidan Trump ‘21 It is safe to say that there have been drastic changes to our day to day lives with the advent of the Coronavirus Pandemic sweeping the nation and the world. Schools have closed, public meeting places have shut down, and sadly so have professional sports leagues. However, there is still hope for sports fans as a … Read More
By: Colin Horan ‘21 and Ryan Duvall ‘21 Over the years, Major League Baseball has had its fair share of controversies, whether it be substance abuse, corking and pine taring bats, or the infamous scandal of the 1919 Black Sox. But now, the league is faced with its newest scandal, the “stealing” of opposing pitchers’ signs. Two of the past … Read More
by Matt Rosenthal ’22 The Washington Redskins had a disappointing 2019 season, finishing 3-13 and firing head coach Jay Gruden after an 0-5 start. Washington has only crashed the postseason party twice during the past decade and have yet to win a playoff game since the 2005-06 playoffs. The hiring of Ron Rivera is one that can hopefully bring postseason … Read More
by Aaron Jaffe ’21 In what seems to be a never-ending nightmare, the world of sports is still at a halt. March came and went without its madness and April arrived with no MLB opening day and no playoffs for either the NBA or NHL. The last major event left in line was the NFL Draft. Now that the draft … Read More
by Aaron Jaffe 21’ Baseball is (kinda) back, technically. March 26 was poised to be Opening Day for the 2020 season. In 2019, The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in seven games to win the World Series. We are into early April, with no signs of ramping activities back up until at least mid-May. The ideas to get baseball … Read More
by Matt Rosenthal ’22 While the bulk of NFL free agency is over, there are still some quality players available. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was released over a month ago and has yet to be signed. Jameis Winston was replaced by Tom Brady in Tampa Bay and has remained unsigned. Jadeveon Clowney had an okay season with the Seahawks, but … Read More
by Graham Skinker ‘21 The Washington Nationals 2019 season was one for the history books. The team at one point in June was 19-31, 12 games under .500, and managed to claw all the way back and earn a wildcard spot. The Nationals went on to win the wildcard game, and then just kept on winning, battling back from deficits … Read More
by Colin Horan ’21 On March 18, the NFL began its new league year, and with it has come another exciting free agency, a landmark new deal, and first-time changes to draft amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. So far, the league has spent over 2.3 billion dollars, a $500-million decrease from last year. Cornerbacks commanded this year’s market, bringing in $300 … Read More
by Ryan Duvall ’21 About three weeks ago the Covid-19 pandemic that had been tearing the world apart made its way to America. The respiratory illness made instant changes to our daily lives, shutting down businesses, schools, and sports. And now, at the beginning of April, the country could be headed towards a national lockdown, leaving sports enthusiasts throughout America wondering … Read More
By Colin Horan ‘21 MCPS Board of Education committee met on February 18 to discuss whether to remove the grade requirements for freshmen to participate in sports. The proposal is mainly intended for sports, but would be extended to after school activities as well. The county’s basis behind the proposal was to allow for more consistency with sports seasons regardless … Read More