Aaron Hernandez was born on November 6th, 1989. He was 6ft 2inches tall and weighed 245 pounds. Aaron Hernandez died when he hung himself in his prison cell. Aaron was a wide receiver, defensive end, and tight end for his high school team the Rams. His father Dennis died in 2006, which his mother said greatly affected him. In college Aaron chose to play for the University of Florida. He started 3 games for the Gators. “Hernandez finished his college career with 111 receptions for 1,382 yards and 12 touchdowns” (1). “In 2010 Aaron was drafted into the NFL. He was drafted by the Patriots, and played until 2012. His contract was renewed, and instead of $200,000 bonus, he got a $40 million bonus.”(2) One year later, Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of murdering Odin Lloyd. Aaron was sentenced to life in prison. And to go along with that he was accused of a “homicide in 2012 of …show more content…
Well, one he was obviously messed up in the head. Aaron murdering Odin, and being apart of a double homicide are just 2 of a few. He was apart of a bar fight in 2007, and refused to pay the bill. Which resulted in him fighting and being escorted out by a bar employee. He was a suspect of a 2007 drive by shooting, which resulted in death for the 2 victims. It was believed that he tampered with evidence because his home was raided by police, and police believed that Aaron destroyed a phone, and a surveillance system. It was later discovered that he had one of the most severe cases of CTE in a young football player. “CTE is a disease that is found in people who have multiple head injuries, or play in sports that have contact.”(3) This was discovered because when he died, his family decided to donate his brain to the Boston University. They found that Aaron Hernandez had stage 3 out of 4 CTE. The stage of Aaron Hernandez CTE resulted in memory loss, aggressiveness, depression, and was not able to process information
Can you imagine being convicted of first degree murder at only 17 years of age? Adnan Syed couldn't believe it either. In fact he was mortified when they charged him of brutally suffocating, his ex-girlfriend Hea Min Lee, to death. Adnan Syed was a pawn that the Baltimore detectives played with, a mere dupe to cast off as the true killer. Syed is like many Americans, he was never granted a fair trial. There is some actors that make Syed guilty, but perhaps it was just pure coincidence that got Adan wrapped up in this whole mess. One simply can't overlook the major factors that make him innocent enough to grant him a second trial. Adan has spent half of his life in prison, due to a wrongful conviction that happened many
Generally, when someone is said to be the “best” at something, it is an arbitrary title given to someone by another person based purely of of their own narrow viewpoint. This it true when talking about the best actor, however, there may be a way to determine the best actor on a variety of criteria. Though some may think otherwise, Danny DeVito is a phenomenal actor, who may be considered one of the best in the industry, from his range as an actor, to the sheer number of awards he has won or been nominated for, or even his projects outside of film, he seems to have it all compared to all other actors.
CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which has not been found in football players until recently. It was stated in the episode, “Repetitive brain trauma starts this cascade of events in the brain that changes the way tau [protein] looks and behaves. It goes awry, it starts destroying the integrity of the brain cells.” Doctor Omalu’s discovery was the first hard evidence which proved playing football could cause permanent damage. This finding was not well received by the NFL and Omalu was met with attacks by the MTBI committee and the NFL as a whole.
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson went through many struggles from whites, since he was the first black baseball player. Robinson was an excellent ball player who exceeded at every level. He had a magnificent Batting Average and spoke against racism. Robinson played while dealing with threats from fans and other teams. Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player, set many records and legacies for Americans to think about.
“I'm a pretty good winner. I'm a terrible loser, and I rub it in pretty good when I win”-Tom Brady (brainyquote.com). Tom Brady is the New England Patriots starting quarterback, and without a doubt he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. In fact without him the Patriots would have never even went to a Super Bowl. Now that the Patriots have the legendary Tom Brady on their team they went to six Super Bowls and even won four. However Tom Brady wasn't always as good as he is now he started from the bottom like everyone else.
Derrick Rose continues to have a interesting season with the New York Knicks as he continues to learn and execute the triangle offense.
Twenty-one years ago, over ninety-five million people turned their television sets to local and cable news channels to watch a historic car chase through Los Angeles. The police were chasing a famous football player and actor by the name of Orenthal James (OJ) Simpson as he sat in the back seat of a 1993 white Ford Bronco holding a gun to his head. The owner of the Bronco and long-time friend Al (A.C.) Cowlings was driving, aiding and abetting the fugitive. Five days before the famous car chase OJ Simpson was accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in front of her residence. The low-speed chase lasted two hours and ended in front of Simpson’s home without incident. With Simpson captured and behind bars, the stage was set for the trial of the century. The evidence in Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s
There are many great people come from American baseball player, for example Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, etc.
Although they bear some superficial similarities, the differences between Eli Manning and Peyton Manning are striking. When former NFL Player Tiki Barber stirred up a Manning debate, every word he said stuck. He stated “Eli is better than Peyton.” “Because of clutch,” Barber said this on the CBS Radio Network. “What matters in sports? It’s winning and losing. You get to the stage and what do you do? Eli’s gotten there and he’s won.” However, both quarterbacks have made it to the NFL, you do not do that without skill, passion and determination.
Lebron James, born in Akron Ohio, lived his life as a basketball star excelling past many of his teammates and opponents. Being raised by a single mother, he often moved very frequently and was even put into a foster home for two years (Meyer). Lebron started playing basketball when he entered middle school and started playing competitively. Soon he became known as one of the top players in his age group. Leading his Athletic Union team to the National Championship, and then as a freshman at St.Vincent-St. Mary High School, he averaged eighteen points per game and he led the Fighting Irish to an undefeated season and the state title. The following season, he raised his scoring average to 25.2 points per game, and his senior year he scored 31.6 points per game and took St. Vincent-St. Mary to its third state championship (Meyer). Lebron grew as a star through his childhood and has proven to be one of the most gifted players in the NBA.
What would cause him to kill himself; did he have a motive? What is particularly strange is that Aaron was perceived to be “... looking forward to an opportunity for a second chance to prove his innocence” (Hanna and Levenson). Was there foul play involved in his suicide or did he truly kill himself? It turns out there may have been motive overall. According to Massachusetts law, Aaron Hernandez's legal saga ended when his life ended, meaning he died as an “innocent” man. In Massachusetts, there is a legal doctrine called abatement ab initio, “... if someone dies after a conviction but before the completion of their appeal, the person's legal records in that matter are wiped clean” (Johnson). Hernandez may have killed himself as a last attempt to provide for his family. Seeing as though, he died before the appeal was complete, he is now seen as a “free” man because he was never convicted. Technically Hernandez is no longer involution of the New England Patriots’ contract, because he was not convicted. Therefore, the Patriots may be legally obligated to pay Hernandez’s estate millions of dollars
If you don’t know who Kyrie Irving is, you probably don’t know much about basketball. Kyrie Irving is a superstar point guard in the National Basketball Association playing for the Boston Celtics. Kyrie is best known by his incredible ball handling skills, three point shooting, and amazing playmaking ability. Kyrie Irving is my most favorite basketball player in the world and I have many questions for him that I have always wanted to be answered.
When he first got to the National Football League he was a back up to now hall of famer Brett Favre. This is where Aaron’s patience was tested most. Even though Brett Favre was getting towards the end of his career Aaron was only a late first round pick so he would have to wait until Brett retired or got injured. It took him three years before he got his shot. Brett went down in a game and Aaron seized the opportunity. And boy, was it worth the wait. In 2008 he led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl win. After the 2010 season he was named Super Bowl’s most valuable player. And is on his way to the hall of fame. If he can wait three years of being over-shadowed by one of the greatest to play the game, there is no reason someone like you or me can’t make it big with a little
Hernandez was still in the early stages of his career when he was convicted. In just three short seasons as a tight-end for the New England Patriots, Aaron tallied an impressive 1,956 receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns. (NFL.com) Aaron also played alongside Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and a great organization such as the New England Patriots. This would lead many to believe that even greater things would have come from his career had he continued to play. As a young and upcoming player in the NFL, Hernandez served as a role model to many young athletes and inspired them to make a career out of their passion as he did. By his performance on the field it would have been unknown that Aaron would have done something such as taking the life of another human being. Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski, and Aaron Hernandez all demonstrate how all people have good and evil sides. The good and evil things that each of these men have done show how they are not truly one, but are truly
How can you make an argument to dethrone a king whose legacy has been untouched for years? How can one touch an intangible mark in the world if no one has even come close to it? In the sport of basketball, Michael Jordan, a hall of fame inductee and a six time NBA champion, is a combination of the king and that intangible mark. He is known across the world as the greatest player ever, whose basketball level is unreachable thanks to his killer instinct, athleticism, and God given abilities. However, as of late, Lebron James, a four time MVP and a three time NBA champion, is being acknowledged for playing at a higher level than his competitors, resulting in others to believe that he is neck and neck with Jordan’s abilities. Even though Michael Jordan is the “G.O.A.T.”, Lebron James is better than Michael Jordan, making him the greatest basketball player of all time because of the impact he has on his team on and off the court, his shooting, and his playoff stats.