The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Joe Burrow, the LSU quarterback who led his team to a National Championship, was drafted first overall by the Cincinatti Bengals in the 2020 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft virtually broadcasts top picks

By Allison Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief May 29, 2020

Due to social distancing and Coronavirus, the 2020 National Football League (NFL) Draft was broadcasted on TV, but was executed via Facetime calls from team coaches to the players being drafted. The first...

NFL has unfair penalties

By Jake Certner, Staff Writer September 26, 2014

The NFL has recently changed what defines a drug offense in their eyes, yet they have not made any strides in improving the ineffective punishment system they continue to use for these violations. Before...

Openly gay football player makes NFL history

Openly gay football player makes NFL history

By Julia McDermott, Sports Editor March 21, 2014

On Feb. 9, 2014, football player Michael Sam of the University of Missouri gave a history-making interview on ESPN’s "Outside the Lines." An All-American defensive lineman and recent SEC Defensive Player...

NFL changes upcoming pro bowl

NFL changes upcoming pro bowl

By Michael Fox, sports Photo Editor December 17, 2013

The NFL is making a variety of changes to previous years’ pro bowls as the 2014 game approaches. The game that used to be played between the two conferences, AFC (American football Conference) and...

Despite having qualified candidates, the NFL is lacking female referees.

It’s game time for female referees in the NFL

By By Elizabeth Campbell, Sports Production Editor February 21, 2012

The coin toss: the start of any NFL game, and the fans’ first glimpse at the stars of both teams and the referees. The fans’ view never includes that of a female referee standing at the 50-yard line...

For the Love of the Game

By Joe Nolan, Online Political Columnist April 11, 2011

Amidst all of the confusion and seemingly esoteric rhetoric between the NFL’s owners and players, it is clear that America’s beloved sport has grown up from its humble beginnings of leatherheads and...

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