Camas HS Participating in Potentially Groundbreaking Football Concussion Study
The product is Riddell’s Insite Impact Response System, which has sensors that line a player’s helmet and sends a report directly to a trainer if the hit is either in the top 1% of all hits or two impacts over a rolling seven-day period that register in the top 5%. An algorithm formula was deduced from the sampling and also includes level of play (high school, college, etc.) and the position the player players (a linemen is not going to get hit at full speed like a receiver or running back might when the defender has a head start).
Vikings drop to 1-2 after 59-21 loss in Pullman
Connor Halliday threw three second-quarter touchdown passes, breaking open a close game and leading the Washington State Cougars to a 59-21 victory over Portland State at Martin Stadium. Halliday’s three TDs led to a 28-0 lead by halftime and PSU never got closer than 14 points after that. For the game, Halliday had eye-popping numbers […]
Arena Football Power Rankings: Week 1
It wasn’t pretty in Portland Monday night. Unfortunately for the Thunder, their 64-34 blowout loss to the Sabercats in Portland’s first game of their inaugural season propelled San Jose to the top of the rankings — whilst knocking themselves to the very bottom. Check out the remaining Arena Football League teams in this year’s first […]
Could the Oakland Raiders move to Portland?
There seems to be a lot more chatter than usual about the NFL coming to Portland. Last week, John Canzano asked if Portland is ready for the Oakland Raiders to move in. Then Tualatin Mayor Lou Ogden opened up to Canzano yesterday, saying he’d “be willing to come to the table for discussions if the […]
Weekend Recap: Monday Morning Links
The Seattle Seahawks are world champions for the first time in franchise history. They defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. It was an all-around win, with the Seahawks scoring on defense, offense and special teams before the Broncos even got on the board. Linebacker Malcolm Smith was named MVP, leading the defense […]
Two Former Portland State Vikings in Super Bowl XLIII
Super Bowl XLVIII approaches, and much has been about the fact that two former Portland State Vikings will be playing in Sunday’s big game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Defensive back DeShawn Shead of Seattle and tight end Julius Thomas of Denver will take part, marking the first time in history that two […]
Weekend Recap: Monday Morning Links
For the second time in franchise history the Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl. The Hawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship 20-17. Marshawn Lynch and his 100-yard game, along with the defense that caused 3 San Francisco turnovers in the 4th quarter, pushed the team to New York for Super […]
Friday Five: Reasons to Root for the Seahawks
It’s OK to hate the Seattle Sounders. And sure, when the Emerald City gets an NBA team again, you can hate them also. But with no hometown NFL team to call your own, it’s your Northwest duty to root for the Seahawks. Look, we’re not asking you to like Century Link Field. After all, the […]
Portland State Vikings’ DJ Adams Stars in Medal of Honor Bowl
In a game dominated by defense, Viking senior DJ Adams scored a pair of second-half touchdowns. Adams assured the American team of a 20-3 victory over the National team in the Medal of Honor Bowl All-Star Game, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The game was a showcase for collegiate seniors and an opportunity for professional scouts […]
Portland Thunder Unveil Logo for New Franchise
The Arena Football League’s newest member has finally unveiled their logo. From the team’s press release: Focused on encompassing the electrifying excitement of Arena Football, the Portland Thunder’s brand and logo exhibits the cohesiveness between energy and power. These two elements; as well as the team’s originality, authenticity, and innovation will be the foundation and […]