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Archives for February 2009

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MMA Fans Ponder – Jesus Didn’t Tap

by Joe Lawrence February 24th, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA
More and more MMA fighters have Jesus Didn't Tap logos on their shorts and in their corners these days.  What is that all about?  Would Jesus really support fighters?  Have no fear, some of your answers are here.

These are good questions and show a very healthy curiosity.  In fact, Jason (the CEO of the company) had something similar in mind.  The faith-filled entrepreneur wanted a way to share his faith with those who normally wouldn't seek it.  Can cage fighters be followers of Christ?  MMA clothing company, Jesus Didn’t Tap, has faith.  What started as a conversation during a workout
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Crime and Sports

by B Kenney February 18th, 2009 | Football, NFL
Should we allow well known sports celebrities who are repeat offenders the chance to get out of trouble with just a slap on the wrist?

Marshall Lynch, Buffalo Bills running back, once again has been arrested and is in police custody.

Last season Lynch ran for 1,038 yards total, with 8 touchdowns. He also was the subject of two criminal acts including his latest debacle.

The Culver City Police Department release a public statement outlining the details of the current event. Apparently, officers witnessed Lynch and two other men in a 2006 Mercedes Benz engage in a traffic misdemeanor. According to the report,
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Which Way to Six-Burgh, PA?

by Joe Lawrence February 10th, 2009 | Football, NFL
I have said before that I recently received the second greatest piece of news...the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl.  Well, Sunday February 1st, I got some better news...the Steelers won their sixth Super Bowl surpassing all other franchises!  Just sit there for a moment, and imagine what configuration you would choose to display your six rings.

Resoundingly, the critics and fans have deemed Super Bowl XLIII as one of the best (if not, the best) games of all times.  There was more excitement in the last five minutes than in almost all other games combined!  I couldn't even
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Are You Down with GSP? Yeah, You Know Me.

by Joe Lawrence February 3rd, 2009 | Martial Arts, MMA

Saturday, January 31st, was the day of a fight anticipated since 2006. Georges St. Pierre (GSP) edged out a very close decision against BJ Penn in 2006, and BJ has wanted revenge ever since.  UFC 94 awarded him that opportunity.

Both fighters are incredibly talented and consistently getting better with each fight.  BJ, known as "the Prodigy," has world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ or jits).  In only three years, he received his Black Belt and won a world BJJ competition against those with much more experience than him.  Not to mention his stand-up is pretty decent.  In fact, the only hole in his game is
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