Jim Jenkins, Author at Sports Rants

Jim Jenkins

I have been writing professionally for more than 20 years on various topics, including sports. Football is my passion and the Redskins are my favorite team. I will try not to have this favoritism influence my opinions. I hope that this passion translates into my writing as I bring my very opinionated pieces to you via Sports Rants.

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Ridiculous NFL Celebrations After Each Play Must Be Stopped

The single stupidest move an NFL player can make during a game…

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October 15, 2016

Media Blames Cromartie Firing On Politics

So, it finally happened. A little lamb has been sacrificed for “disrespecting”…

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October 8, 2016

Injuries Plague Players Despite NFL Rule Changes

In spite of the many rule changes the NFL has adopted this…

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October 1, 2016

Redskins Are A Big Disappointment, So Far

What can I say? I am at a loss to describe what…

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September 24, 2016

NFL Takes Personality Out Of The Game

No Fun League The NFL fined DeAndre Hopkins $6,000 for wearing unauthorized…

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September 17, 2016

NFL Rules Changes Aims To Remove Pain From Play

The National Football League claims that the point of its 2016 rules…

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September 9, 2016