Jesse Kinney
Bio
Huge sports fan, primarily hockey and football. Also a big TV and movie fan. Recent Marist graduate writing about whatever interests me!
Stories (68/0)
Richest Female Soccer Players
There is always a lot of debate surrounding sport. None more than the most popular sport in the world, soccer. The most common debates involve questions like: who arethe best players in the world? Who are the fastest players in the world? What are the best teams in the world? One aspect that is not up for debate however, is the richest members of the soccer world. That is in black and white. Each player takes home a sum of money from their team, sponsors, endorsements, etc. Some of these players are more fortunate than others and earn enough to be considered the richest female soccer players in the world.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Cleats
The Best NFL Defenses in History
You know the old saying, "Defense wins championships?" Well, it's true. The offense may be more fun to watch, trick plays and touchdowns are the bees knees, but a great defense is what makes all the difference. Just look at the 2018 Super Bowl as proof. The Super Bowl where both defenses decided to check off "Not Attending" on their invites, the Philadelphia Eagles were able to win due to a key defensive play at an opportune time. There was only one spectacular defensive play all game, and that ended up being the deciding factor.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Unbalanced
Craziest Fans in World Football
The meaning of the term "crazy" has loosened a bit in recent years, especially when it comes to sports. The same could be said for a lot of words that have been repackaged by the world of athletics. Think about it, sports have rebranded: sick, nasty, filthy, and even disgusting, to refer to players or plays that are tremendous or incredible.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Cleats
- Top Story - March 2018
What Michael Bennett's Acquisition Means for the Philadelphia EaglesTop Story - March 2018
With the recent acquisition of former Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett, Howie Roseman has once again proved to be one of the best (if not THE best) general managers in the NFL. Bennett will be 33 years old in November, but is coming of an eight and half sack season and should be able to perform at a high level in 2018, especially with the Eagles depth at the position. So let's examine what this move means moving forward.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Unbalanced
The Kuri Discovery
It was the third week of the excavation. Dr. Everett Williams was looking down on the digging site, his confident facade kept his workers inspired they would find something, or he prayed it would at least. The crew of diggers were hand-picked by Williams, lots of them being friends and long-time work associates. They had a great relationship with Dr. Williams, and he wanted to keep it that way.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Futurism
The NHL's Flawed MVP Voting System
NHL.com recently released their votes for MVP of the league, as the 2017-18 regular season is nearing its end. The top three vote-getters are Nikita Kucherov from the Tampa Bay Lightning, Evgeni Malkin from the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Patrice Bergeron from the Boston Bruins. While all three of these players are tremendous and are having incredible season's for their respective teams, are they the three that should really be leading the pack? The short answer is: no, no they don't. Let's take a look at why this is and which players should be the frontrunners.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Unbalanced
Real Madrid Summer Transfer Targets
The summer transfer window comes closer every minute. Real Madrid are not having their best season this year, their La Liga hopes have been all but dashed by Barcelona and they suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Leganes in the Copa Del Rey. They are still alive in the Champions League however, as they defeated PSG by an aggregate 5-2, to advance to the quarterfinals.
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Cleats
My Worst Date Ever
It was my sophomore year of college and I wasn’t exactly looking for a relationship. I had been single since my junior year of high school and enjoyed the single life. Unfortunately, many of my friends were in long-term relationships and didn’t share my lifestyle views. They were constantly preaching the virtues and happiness to be found in relationships and were always trying to set me up with girls that were “perfect for me.”
By Jesse Kinney6 years ago in Humans