Raymond Evanoff –– Senior Staff Writer (11)

Raymond Evanoff was born fifteen years ago on September 3, 1995. Some of his hobbies include spending time with his friends, reading good books, and playing sports such as basketball and football. He wants to have a career in biomedical engineering because it pays very well and it pertains to his interests. He hopes to have a family one day with three children, all boys. He is a very outgoing person and all his friends will tell you the same thing. Right now he is a junior in high school and is just enjoying life. This is just a little slice of Ray’s life.

NFL Hunts Down the Bounty System

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
May 2, 2012

The New Orleans Saints have been operating their defense on the controversial “bounty system,” where the defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, gave money bonuses to players who deliberately injured players on opposing teams. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has cracked down on such behavior,... (more...)

The Trade-Offs of Playing for the NFL

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
March 16, 2012

The NFL offseason has been filled with major trades, cuts, pick-ups, and contract extensions. This offseason may be one of the most talented groups of free-agents on the market, which is extremely great for many teams who are rebuilding their franchises. Many teams are threatening to pose... (more...)

NFL Draft Overview

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
March 9, 2012

The NFL season has come to a close with an exciting end to Super Bowl XLVI. The New York Giants ended the thriller on top defeating the New England Patriots 21-17. This was the second time that Eli Manning led his team to defeat to Patriots in the Super Bowl in the last minutes of the game.... (more...)

The Road to Indianapolis Begins

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
January 12, 2012

The NFL playoffs have arrived, and it has been very intense so far. Only eight teams are left standing in the chase for the Lombardi trophy. The Wild Card round of playoffs has ended with the victors being Texans, Saints, Giants, and Broncos. All of these victories by large margins except... (more...)

Terrell Owens: Game or No Game

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
November 1, 2011

Terrell Owens, a six-time pro bowler and holder of many NFL records, is one of the greatest receivers to ever play the game. Owens is six feet three inches tall and two hundred twenty-five pounds, these characteristics have greatly aided to his success in the NFL. A natural born athlete who... (more...)

NFL Season Kicks Off, Without the Kickoff

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
October 3, 2011

Kickoffs are one of the most exciting parts of a football game. Nothing is more exciting than watching a player run full speed behind his blockers. Until recently, the numbers of kickoffs have been greatly reduced and the numbers of touchbacks have increased dramatically. This is caused... (more...)

NFL 2011-2012 Season Preview

Raymond Evanoff, Sports Editor (11)
August 31, 2011

As you all know, the 2011-2012 NFL football season is just around the corner. There are many teams that will propose a challenge for the reigning champions the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are a great football team and will be a very hard team to beat, but they will not win the Lombardi trophy... (more...)

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