Courtesy: Detroit Lions Sunday marked a day of firsts for former Hillsdale Charger wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa: his NFL debut, his first NFL reception, and, most memorably, his first NFL touchdown. “TeSlaa’s catch was amazing,” Athletic Director John Tharp said. “It demonstrates his elite talent level, hands, body awareness, and concentration. We are proud of...
Nearly 5,000 former players sued the National Football League in 2011 for covering up head injuries associated with the sport. The next year, the New Orleans Saints were busted for “Bountygate” — offering bonuses to their players for injuring opponents. Young standouts like Austin Collie, Johnny Knox, and Ryan Shazier were forced into premature retirement...
The University of Michigan football team shocked the world on Saturday, Nov. 30, with a 13-10 win over the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in the 120th version of “The Game.” The win marked the fourth straight year that the defending national champions have bested the Buckeyes in America’s most intense rivalry, leaving a sour taste...
Sophomore receiver Shea Ruddy makes a catch for the Chargers against Ohio Dominican. Courtesy | Nicole McCray, Acorn Studios The Hillsdale football team beat the Ohio Dominican University Panthers 28-6 on Saturday, capping a five-game win streak to close head coach Nate Shreffler’s first year and overcome a 1-5 start to the season. The Chargers...
Barton during a club soccer game this fall. Courtesy | Trevor Hall When junior club soccer player Jude Barton tried out for a spot as a kicker on the Charger football team, he said it was probably the third time he had ever kicked a football. Now, he’s the first club soccer player in more...