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Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (11) scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. (Will Vragovic/Getty Images/TNS)

Utah football legend continues to inspire

Tyler Haslam October 14, 2020

On Nov. 18, 1985, Washington quarterback Joe Theismann suffered a gruesome injury to his leg when he was tackled by three-time defensive player of the year Lawrence Taylor. Theismann broke his tibia and...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates a long touchdown pass with offensive tackle Daryl Williams as Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins watches the play downfield. Wilkins has been one of the few bright spots on the defensive line for Miami thus far.

You can’t help but root for them

Tyler Haslam September 30, 2020

For as long as I can remember, the Buffalo Bills have never really reached contender status in the NFL. In fact, they have been really bad for almost my entire life.In 2017, the Bills made the playoffs...

In response to our previous issue

In response to our previous issue

Cole Eckhardt September 30, 2017

The Signpost ran a column under the headline "National Felons League: The best team of criminals since 'The Longest Yard'" on Sept. 28, intended to assemble a hypothetical all-star team of NFL players...

Volunteers along side the Mexican military remove rubble, beginning the reconstruction process where a block of homes were destroyed by the recent quake along calle 10 de Abril in Jojutla, Morelos, on September 23, 2017. (Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Do you know your news? Sept. 28

Patrick Luo September 29, 2017

1. How many suspects were arrested after disrupting a memorial at Georgia Institute of Technology? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 2. At least ________ buildings were damaged or destroyed following Mexico’s earthquake...

Fans show support for the people of Houston dealing with the effects of Hurricane Harvey during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. The Astros are using the Tampa Bay Rays home park due to flooding in Houston. (Will Vragovic/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

When disaster strikes, sports fight back

Harrison Epstein September 8, 2017

  Sports provide an escape. They’re a release for many people when they need distractions the most. However, when natural disasters come into play, the world of sports has to take a backseat. With...

’Cats end college careers with public job interviews

Harrison Epstein April 4, 2017

As over a dozen NFL scouts watched their every moves, ten Wildcats participated in Weber State’s Pro Day. The event was held on March 31 with scouts from coast-to-coast at the ready with stopwatches...

Senior linebacker Trevon Johnson, #23, is entering this years NFL draft. (Source: Weber State Athletics)

’Cats up for NFL Draft

Harrison Epstein February 17, 2017

  With the NFL season coming to a close, the league calendar is pushing forward to the next major event, the NFL Draft. Over the past six years, there has not been a single Weber State University...

Fans wait to exchange tickets to Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2011. (Source: Tribune News Service)

Ticket cost settles in the stratosphere as Super Bowl nears

Derrek Ballard January 24, 2017

The Dallas Cowboys season ended with a loss at home to the Green Bay Packers, 34–31. The game came down to a heroic field goal after a last second drive put the Packers in field goal range. The Cowboys...

Jeremy Senglin jumps to shoot the ball during the basketball game vs Black Hills State on Nov. 5. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Athlete of the Week 1/13/2017

Cydnee Green January 13, 2017

Weber State Athlete | Jeremy Senglin | Weber State Men's Basketball As senior guard Jeremy Senglin plays in his final year as a member of the Weber State University men's basketball team, he leaves a significant...

Jadrian Clark, #10, is tackled by two Portland State Players in the Homecoming game on Oct. 8. Hard tackles can cause concussions, but changes made in football are designed to reduce the risks. (Dalton Flandro / The Signpost)

Rules, new tech help fight concussions

John Keeffer December 2, 2016

Football has come under scrutiny in recent years due to research on concussions during the games and their impact's effects on participants.According to the NCAA, concussions make up 7.4 percent of all...

San Diego Chargers Malcom Floyd sustained a concussion after getting hit by Cleveland Browns Pierre Desir and Nate Orchard (44) on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (K.C. Alfred/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

Trump belittles NFL concussion victims

Gerald Williams November 23, 2016

Donald Trump mocked NFL concussion protocols by calling them “soft.” During his campaign as the Republican presidential candidate, now president-elect, Trump showed a poor understanding of...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett hugs quarterback Tony Romo (9) after the Cowboys defeated the New York Giants, 27-26, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. (Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Romo restores fan’s faith in professional athletes

Daniel Ray November 18, 2016

It’s about time professional athletes quit perceiving themselves as kings and start acting…well, professional.In the era of players taking their talents 'elsewhere,' whining about getting hit...

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