Antonio M. Daniels

Editor| Writer| Columnist| Teaching Writing Expert| Education Consultant| Writing Instructor| Writing Laboratory Director| Nonprofit Executive| Published Scholar

United States

Antonio Maurice Daniels is a Teaching Writing expert and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Associate in Education and Co-Founder of The Why You Initiative, a minister, theologian, grant writer, higher education finance consultant, university instructor, non-profit chief executive, published scholar, and Earl E. Hoffmann Fellow. He is an Arkansas Razorbacks football and Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Writer for Gridiron Heroics and a Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball and Milwaukee Bucks and Brewers Beat Writer for Wisconsin Sports Heroics. Also, Daniels is an Editor and Columnist at The Good Men Project.

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Total Apex Sports
03/24/2024
WWE Undervalues Randy Orton

Randy Orton deserves to be a serious contender for a WWE heavyweight championship. However, WWE executive leaders are undervaluing him.

Ball Exclusives
02/28/2024
Steve Kerr's historic contract extension

Steve Kerr's historic contract extension indicates how valuable the Golden State Warriors players and executive leadership view him. Kerr led the Warriors to four NBA championships, making him one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. One should never, however, overlook the excellent job Mark Jackson did as the Warriors head coach.

Ball Exclusives
01/20/2024
Play Moses Moody or trade him, Golden State Warriors

Moses Moody shined with 21 points, going seven for nine from the field, four for six from behind the arc, and three for three at the foul line off the bench in an ugly 133-118 loss on January 7, 2024, against the Toronto Raptors. Moody also had three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in [...]

Ball Exclusives
12/14/2023
NBA ousts Draymond Green indefinitely

The NBA ousts Draymond Green indefinitely for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić robustly in the face in Tuesday night's game. This led to Green's third ejection this season and second suspension. In determining Draymond's indefinite suspension, the NBA executive leadership divulged that this suspension "takes into account Green's repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts."

Ball Exclusives
12/13/2023
Big Baller Brand Christmas Sale 2023

The 2023 Big Baller Brand Christmas Sale has launched, and it's already offering some tremendous deals for consumers. As you know, Big Baller Brand is a luxury brand with a pricing strategy that, to be frank, doesn't fit the tight budgets of many people nationwide and globally.

Gridiron Heroics
12/08/2023
The Dak Prescott Funky Commercial Released

The Dak Prescott funky commercial-literally funky-is one you must view. The Dallas Cowboys are favored by 3.5 points over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ball Exclusives
11/24/2023
LaMelo Ball's neck tattoo and NBA policy

LaMelo Ball's neck tattoo is too much on the minds of NBA executives. League executives assert that his "LF" neck tattoo, an abbreviation of his middle name, LaFrancé, violates NBA policy. Given that LaMelo Ball has his own lifestyle fashion brand, LaFrancé, NBA executives interpret the tattoo as part of his commercial brand and not [...]

Ball Exclusives
11/19/2023
LaMelo Ball outdueled Damian Lillard in a loss

Even though LaMelo Ball outdueled Damian Lillard in Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Charlotte Hornets lost in a blowout, 130-99. Without question, the Milwaukee Bucks are one of the best teams in the NBA. The team is led by Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bobby Portis (who is the most underrated player [...]

Ball Exclusives
11/17/2023
Draymond Green admitted chemistry problems last season

In a postgame interview on November 1, 2023, Draymond Green admitted chemistry problems last season didn't give the Golden State Warriors the best chance to achieve optimal success. Although he never mentioned Jordan Poole's name during the interview, he was talking about him punching Poole last season.

Ball Exclusives
10/28/2023
Steph Curry outdueled De'Aaron Fox in Sacramento

Steph Curry outdueled De'Aaron Fox in Sacramento as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Sacramento Kings 122-114. Curry scored 41 points, grabbed four rebounds, and delivered four assists. In a losing effort, De'Aaron Fox had 39 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Golden State Warriors have started the 2023-2024 NBA season impressively-even without Draymond [...]

Ball Exclusives
09/29/2023
Michael Jordan disagrees with Steph Curry

Although he believes he is the best point guard ever, Michael Jordan disagrees with Steph Curry about who is the best NBA point guard ever. Curry admits that the question comes down to him and Magic Johnson, who retired as a 12-time All-Star, five-time NBA champion, and three-time league MVP, but after brief deliberation, he [...]

Ball Exclusives
08/30/2023
Charles Barkley questioning Steph Curry's toughness

On a recent episode of the Bill Simmons podcast, I had the unfortunate displeasure of hearing TNT's Charles Barkley questioning Steph Curry's toughness. Barkley asserted that Curry would have been unable to withstand the physicality of the era he played. This hackneyed and nostalgic argument, one that privileges Barkley's past over the present and reflects [...]

Ball Exclusives
08/21/2023
5 reasons to hire Mark Jackson as an NBA coach

With ESPN making the inexplicable decision to terminate his contract, it's time for an organization to hire Mark Jackson as an NBA coach. This piece offers five reasons to hire Mark Jackson as an NBA coach, preferably as a head coach. Even though far more reasons exist, I desire this piece to raise awareness about [...]

Ball Exclusives
08/14/2023
Klay Thompson's four-rings gesture to Devin Booker revisited

Last season, Klay Thompson's four-rings gesture to Devin Booker garnered significant attention. Thompson is not known for trash-talking, so watching his interactions with Booker was interesting. Athletes passionate about the game they play often engage in heated discussions. One should not, therefore, attempt to characterize Klay in any unfair way.

Ball Exclusives
07/28/2023
Nick Smith Jr.'s Summer League Performances

Indisputably, Nick Smith Jr.'s Summer League performances were impressive, especially considering he's a rookie who missed considerable playing time as an Arkansas Razorback due to a knee injury and cautious management of it to prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft. The former Arkansas Razorback guard proved he can supply the Charlotte Hornets with explosive scoring, [...]

Ball Exclusives
07/16/2023
Victor Wembanyama's Summer League performances

Victor Wembanyama's Summer League performances have been a mixed bag, highlighting key areas where the promising athlete still needs improvement. His inconsistent execution on the court has resulted in a somewhat lackluster start to his NBA journey. Related: Victor Wembanyama has been selected No. 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 2023 NBA Draft [...]

Ball Exclusives
07/12/2023
Celebrate the LaMelo Ball contract extension

While some assert that the Charlotte Hornets "made a bold move" with the LaMelo Ball contract extension, I argue that the team's executive leaders made the obvious move. Without question, Ball is the best player and the authentic superstar on the team. Given these realities, the Hornets' executive leaders must center their decisions around him.

Ball Exclusives
06/28/2023
The Charlotte Hornets won the 2023 NBA Draft

By drafting two elite players from two impressive college basketball teams in the first round, the Charlotte Hornets won the 2023 NBA Draft. Although the Hornets showed flashes of brilliance last season, their inconsistent play, primarily due to devastating injuries throughout the season, including LaMelo Ball's injuries, led to a pitiful final regular season record, [...]

Ball Exclusives
06/21/2023
Phoenix Suns traded Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards

In huge news yesterday, the Phoenix Suns traded Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards. In exchange for Chris Paul, Chris Cwik, staff writer at Yahoo Sports, reported that the Suns received All-Star guard Bradley Beal from the Wizards, and the Wizards also added Landry Shamet, multiple second-round picks, and pick swaps from the Suns through [...]

Ball Exclusives
06/12/2023
Udonis Haslem critiques Ron DeSantis

Udonis Haslem critiques Ron DeSantis about the destructive policies he has enacted in Florida. These policies have cast DeSantis and Florida in an unfavorable light. Udonis Haslem, 42, who, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, became the oldest player to play in the NBA Finals.

Ball Exclusives
05/25/2023
Should the Charlotte Hornets draft Brandon Miller?

Given the former Alabama Crimson Tide's outstanding small forward's deeply problematic background, should the Charlotte Hornets draft Brandon Miller with the second pick in the 2023 NBA Draft? One's response largely depends on how he views the legal and character questions surrounding Miller. Without question, Brandon Miller is connected to the shooting death of Jamea [...]

Ball Exclusives
05/01/2023
Steph Curry made history in Game 7

Steph Curry made history in Game 7 in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Sacramento Kings. Last evening, the Golden State Warriors, the defending NBA champions, dominated the Kings 120-100 on the road. The Kings showed they will be a force to be reckoned with in the future, but the team did [...]

Gridiron Heroics
05/01/2023
Denver Broncos Drafted Drew Sanders

The Denver Broncos drafted Drew Sanders, an impressive former Arkansas Razorback linebacker, with their No. 67 overall pick in the third round. Sanders, who stands at 6'5 and 230 pounds, offers the Broncos' defense significant talent. With his versatility, the team can employ him in multiple and creative ways on defense.

Ball Exclusives
04/24/2023
LiAngelo Ball anticipates fatherhood

LiAngelo Ball anticipates fatherhood as he and Nikki Mudarris, 32, a former Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood star affectionately known as Nikki Baby, recently announced they are expecting their first child. The couple told People Magazine writer Georgia Slater that "We're both so excited about becoming parents, we spoke about having a life and kids when [...]

Gridiron Heroics
04/22/2023
The Atlanta Falcons Released Casey Hayward Jr.

Yesterday, the Atlanta Falcons released Casey Hayward Jr., a two-time veteran Pro Bowl cornerback. Although no official reasons have been divulged about why he was cut, Hayward, 33, suffered a torn pec last season trying to tackle San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel.

Gridiron Heroics
04/15/2023
Atlanta Falcons Signed Bud Dupree

The Atlanta Falcons signed Bud Dupree to bring much-needed improvement to their defense, although it is only a one-year contract. By signing the talented outside linebacker who spent the previous two seasons with the Tennessee Titans, the team looks to rebuild their defense and make a playoff push in the upcoming season.

Gridiron Heroics
04/13/2023
Arkansas Razorbacks Secured Julius Pope For 2024

The Arkansas Razorbacks secured Julius Pope for their 2024 recruiting class. Julius "JuJu" Pope, a four-star athlete, announced his decision on April 8, 2023. The six feet, 195-pound athlete from Batesville, Mississippi, chose the Razorbacks over national powers such as LSU, Alabama, and Michigan.

Gridiron Heroics
04/13/2023
Baltimore Ravens Signed Odell Beckham Jr.

The Baltimore Ravens signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million. This signing has been highly anticipated, with many wondering which team Beckham would choose. Ultimately, the Ravens emerged as the victors, securing the Super Bowl champion's services for the upcoming season. Odell Beckham Jr.

Gridiron Heroics
04/02/2023
Atlanta Falcons Signing Calais Campbell

The news about the Atlanta Falcons signing Calais Campbell stuns many who knew he had a free-agent visit scheduled with the Buffalo Bills. By signing the veteran defensive end to a one-year deal, the Falcons are demonstrating a commitment to buttressing their defensive line and adding experience.

Gridiron Heroics
03/29/2023
Albany State University Golden Rams Honor Grover Stewart

Albany State University Golden Rams honor Grover Stewart with a 2023 Blue and Gold Gala Young Alumni Award. The Albany State University Foundation selected him for this award because he is " a skilled player and influential community member." He graduated from Albany State University in Albany, Georgia, in 2017 with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice.

Ball Exclusives
03/22/2023
Patrick Beverley gives the Bulls grit - Ball Exclusives

Although the team had talent, Patrick Beverley gives the Bulls grit. It's an authentic Chicago-style grit, too. The NBA often emphasizes flashy plays, high-scoring performances, and unforgettable moments. However, he has rekindled an appreciation for an often-overlooked part of the game: grit. Beverley brings the perfect blend of heart, aggression, and leadership to a team [...]

Ball Exclusives
03/17/2023
Michael Jordan considering selling the Hornets

Michael Jordan considering selling the Hornets is horrible news not only for the team but also for Blacks. Black ownership of NBA teams is virtually non-existent. Therefore, Jordan's ownership of the Hornets has always been a ray of hope, revealing possibilities for greater Black ownership of NBA teams. Although it is unclear why Jordan is [...]

Ball Exclusives
03/14/2023
LaMelo Ball's defense missed in Utah Jazz game

The Charlotte Hornets missed LaMelo Ball's defense in the game against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The Jazz defeated the Hornets 119-111. Although this was an exciting game, the Hornets played poor defense, allowing one man, Talen Horton-Tucker, to dominate them. Horton-Tucker had 37 points, eight rebounds, and ten assists.

Gridiron Heroics
03/03/2023
NFL Referee Jerome Boger Retires After 19 Years

NFL referee Jerome Boger retires after 19 years of officiating. NFL Officiating announced Boger's retirement on Twitter yesterday. Citing data from ESPN, Jordan Dajani of CBS Sports stated that Boger " was the league's longest-tenured crew chief." In 2004, he became an NFL line judge and served in that position for two years.

Gridiron Heroics
03/02/2023
Razorback Taurean Carter Cleared For Spring Football

With Arkansas Razorback Taurean Carter cleared to return to the football field, as he announced yesterday on Twitter, the team can expect a much-needed boost on the defensive line. Today is one of the best days of my life I AM CLEARED!!! Thankful for the man above and my friends and family.

Ball Exclusives
02/26/2023
LaMelo Ball helped the Hornets beat the Miami Heat

LaMelo Ball helped the Hornets beat the Miami Heat 108-103 in the Spectrum Center yesterday. Ball had 19 points, 13 assists, and seven rebounds in 40 minutes. Melo is coming off a 32-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Miami Heat's star Jimmy Butler had 28 points, six assists, and three rebounds in 33 minutes, [...]

Ball Exclusives
02/25/2023
Zach LaVine scored 32 in win against Brooklyn Nets

Zach LaVine scored 32 points in a 131-87 blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets yesterday in the United Center. In addition to his 32 points, LaVine delivered two assists and grabbed six rebounds in 28 minutes. Although my colleague, Titan Frey, has reported in two pieces, "Breaking: Lonzo Ball ruled out for the remainder of [...]

Ball Exclusives
02/17/2023
Breaking: LaMelo Ball made NBA history after beating the Spurs

On Wednesday night, LaMelo Ball made NBA history after a brilliant performance against the San Antonio Spurs. The Charlotte Hornets defeated the San Antonio Spurs 120-110 at home. Ball had a triple-double, scoring 28 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and delivering 10 assists in 39 minutes.

Ball Exclusives
02/10/2023
Breaking: The Big Baller Brand Valentine's Day sale is happening

The Big Baller Brand Valentine's Day sale offers consumers a wonderful discount on everything on the website, as announced by LaVar Ball on his Instagram account. In honor of Valentine's Day, a day when people celebrate love in its diverse manifestations, Ball revealed that Big Baller Brand is taking 30% off every product it sells.

Ball Exclusives
02/04/2023
P.J. Washington failed the Hornets again

Although I give him credit when he earns it, P.J. Washington failed the Hornets again in yesterday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. While losing the previous game 124-115 on the road to one of the best teams in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks, is certainly understandable, it is unacceptable to lose 118-112 to the Detroit [...]

Ball Exclusives
01/27/2023
Hornets defeated the Bulls in the fourth quarter

Although the first two quarters belonged to the Chicago Bulls, the Hornets defeated the Bulls in dominating fashion in the fourth quarter yesterday. After suffering an embarrassing blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls 111-96 in Charlotte at Spectrum Arena.

Gridiron Heroics
01/26/2023
Associated Press 2022 NFL MVP Finalists

The Associated Press has announced the 2022 NFL MVP finalists: Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Justin Jefferson, and Patrick Mahomes. Each player had a remarkable regular season that merits him receiving the honor of being one of the 2022 NFL MVP finalists, according to the Associated Press.

Gridiron Heroics
01/25/2023
Chris Stapleton Singing The National Anthem At Super Bowl LVII

Although the two teams to compete in Super Bowl LVII have not been decided, we can celebrate Chris Stapleton singing the national anthem. Using its Instagram account, the NFL announced that Stapleton will sing the national anthem. Acclaimed R&B singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds will deliver "America the Beautiful," and Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will render "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

Gridiron Heroics
01/22/2023
Alarming News: Steelers Keeping Matt Canada In 2023

The worst news of this season is the Pittsburgh Steelers keeping Matt Canada as the offensive coordinator. Canada consistently demonstrates that he is unimaginative. A mundane jet sweep is as far as his imagination will take him. Although I have had no substantive disagreements with Mike Tomlin's past decisions, I have significant disagreements with his decision to retain Matt Canada as offensive coordinator.

Gridiron Heroics
01/20/2023
Arkansas Offensive Line Must Improve In 2023

The Arkansas offensive line must be the top priority in preparation for next season. Although many argue that ameliorating the secondary should be the first priority, and its embarrassing performance this past season certainly merits such an assertion, the Hogs have no chance of being successful without a healthy K.J.

Ball Exclusives
01/19/2023
LaMelo Ball sprained ankle signals time for caution

The LaMelo Ball sprained ankle, injured for the third time this season, could be a sign to protect it for the rest of the season. By "protect it for the rest of the season," I mean genuine consideration should be given to him sitting on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.

Ball Exclusives
12/27/2022
LaMelo Ball and Jordan Poole matchup will decide tonight's game

The LaMelo Ball and Jordan Poole matchup will be the deciding factor in the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors. Even without Steph Curry playing tonight for the Warriors, the Hornets will have difficulty beating the Warriors in the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Ball Exclusives
12/26/2022
Charlotte Hornets defeated the Lakers in an exciting game

On December 23, 2022, the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Lakers, 134-130, in Los Angeles. Although the Lakers are 13th in the Western Conference standings, they are only eight games behind the first-place team, the Denver Nuggets. Even though Anthony Davis did not play due to an injury, a team has reason to celebrate beating a [...]

Gridiron Heroics
12/19/2022
Arizona State Top 5 NFL Draft Prospects - Gridiron Heroics

Welcome to a list of the Arizona State Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar, the NFL Draft. This year's draft will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27-29, 2023.

Gridiron Heroics
12/07/2022
Texas Tech Top 5 NFL Draft Prospects

Welcome to a list of the Texas Tech Top 5 NFL Draft prospects for 2023, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar, the NFL Draft. This year's draft will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27-29, 2023.

Ball Exclusives
12/03/2022
P.J. Washington's shooting must improve for the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have a 6-15 record and are 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, but P.J. Washington's shooting can lift them from the bottom of the standings to playoff contenders. Although LaMelo Ball receives the most fanfare and media attention, P.J. Washington is the most critical piece for the Hornets to be playoff contenders.

Ball Exclusives
11/10/2022
LaMelo Ball encourages voting

On Election Day on Twitter, the Charlotte Hornets published a promotion where LaMelo Ball encourages voting. America's young and fragile experiment with democracy stands on a knife's edge, which is a similar argument Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., the James S. McDonnell Distinguished Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, also made.

Ball Exclusives
11/04/2022
Charlotte Hornets' injuries present significant challenges

Even though the Charlotte Hornets' injuries present significant challenges, Steve Clifford must prepare his team to continue to improve despite these misfortunes. Clifford is without his three best players: LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Gordon Hayward. Also, Cody Martin is injured. With these players out of the lineup, those with little faith argue that the [...]

Gridiron Heroics
11/01/2022
Arkansas Top 5 NFL Draft Prospects - Gridiron Heroics

Welcome to a list of the Arkansas Top 5 NFL Draft prospects, as seen by Draft Scout. Each week brings us closer and closer to one of the most anticipated days on the sports calendar: the NFL Draft. The upcoming NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27-29, 2023.

Ball Exclusives
10/31/2022
P.J. Washington's defense hurts the Charlotte Hornets

Although the Charlotte Hornets could have defeated the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on October 26, 2022, P.J. Washington's defense ultimately caused his team to lose. As an experienced former football and basketball coach, I know conventional wisdom has one to believe a team's loss is not the fault of one player.

Ball Exclusives
10/21/2022
LiAngelo Ball's future beyond the Charlotte Hornets

The time has arrived to consider LiAngelo Ball's future beyond the Charlotte Hornets. After recently waiving LiAngelo Ball, the Hornets' executive leaders and Steve Clifford have made it unambiguously clear that they do not intend to give Gelo a legitimate chance to secure a roster spot.

Ball Exclusives
10/05/2022
Big Baller Brand's hoodies prepare you for winter

Although the cooler fall temperatures are pleasant, Big Baller Brand's hoodies are the right choice to combat the harsh winter elements soon to come. Even though staying warm during winter is essential, one need not sacrifice style. These hoodies keep you safe from winter weather and simultaneously allow you to make a significant fashion statement.

Ball Exclusives
09/27/2022
LaMelo Ball wants Miles Bridges to return to Charlotte Hornets

Although the Charlotte Hornets' leading scorer is facing serious legal issues, LaMelo Ball wants Miles Bridges to return to the team. In June, Bridges was charged with three counts of felony domestic violence. If cleared from those charges, the Hornets need him on the team to experience greater success.

Ball Exclusives
09/27/2022
LiAngelo Ball's strength distinguishes him from his brothers

Although Lonzo and LaMelo Ball receive the most attention, LiAngelo Ball's strength distinguishes him from his brothers. One of the most dangerous acts we can engage in is to compare ourselves to others or compare one person to another. Given this, I hesitate to compare LiAngelo to his brothers, but I desire to employ this [...]

Ball Exclusives
09/20/2022
Big Baller Brand's End-of-Summer Sale is happening now

Emerging from a swim in his pool with his dogs, LaVar Ball announces Big Baller Brand's End-of-Summer Sale. Recognizing that fall begins on Thursday, September 22, 2022, Ball and his team at Big Baller Brand wisely offer discounted prices on the company's slides and t-shirts.

Ball Exclusives
09/15/2022
Charlotte Hornets Need Gordon Hayward's Leadership

Although LaMelo Ball receives significant media focus, and he deserves it, the Charlotte Hornets need Gordon Hayward's leadership to experience success. Hayward is entering his thirteenth year in the NBA. He has the most NBA experience on the team. Without question, Ball is the most talented player on the team.

Ball Exclusives
09/07/2022
Steph Curry could join the Charlotte Hornets in the future

Even though he has expressed a desire to retire as a Golden State Warrior, Steph Curry could join the Charlotte Hornets in the future. Curry is a four-time NBA champion, last season's NBA Finals MVP, a two-time league MVP (the only unanimous league MVP in history), and the greatest shooter in the game's history.

Ball Exclusives
08/24/2022
LaVar Ball's hot sauce embodies his boldness

Even though many try to place him in a metaphorical box, LaVar Ball's Stay In Yo Lane Hot Sauce, a Big Baller Brand product, evinces such an attempt is futile. The name of the hot sauce is ironic: the Big Baller resists staying in any lane people wish to compel him to travel.

Ball Exclusives
08/15/2022
LaVar Ball partners with DirecTV to inspire

Although many assert his time in the spotlight is waning, the fact LaVar Ball partners with DirecTV to emphasize the power of watching basketball as a family reveals his enduring value. DirecTV's desire to work with Ball is a massive endorsement of his brand, proving his detractors' fallacious claims wrong.

Gridiron Heroics
08/09/2022
Arkansas Razorbacks 2022 Football Preview - Gridiron Heroics

We analyze the 14 teams comprising the SEC. Check it out, team by team (August 8 th - 14 th), featuring our Arkansas Razorbacks 2022 football preview today. SEC CONF. PREVIEW (will publish on August 15th): We supply a preseason conference overview.

Gridiron Heroics
08/07/2022
Two Pittsburgh Steelers Ranked in Top PFF 50 - Gridiron Heroics

Although such rankings are subjective, arousing significant disagreement, two Pittsburgh Steelers ranked in the top PFF 50: T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward. Watt ranked as the 7 th best player in the NFL, and Heyward ranked as the 19 th best. PFF considers Los Angeles Ram Aaron Donald the best player in the league.

Gridiron Heroics
07/30/2022
K.J. Jefferson Could Win Maxwell Award - Gridiron Heroics

As talented as he is, K.J. Jefferson could win the Maxwell Award. The Arkansas starting quarterback, however, will not focus on winning any individual award. Jefferson aims to help his team win at least ten games. If he performs as well as he is capable, K.J.

Gridiron Heroics
07/19/2022
2022 Razorback Football Schedule Demands Excellence - Gridiron Heroics

Although the Arkansas Razorbacks face one of the most demanding football schedules each season, the team's current non-conference schedule is the most challenging in recent memory. The Hogs have non-conference games against Cincinnati, Missouri State University, Brigham Young University, and Liberty University. These opponents are talented and well-coached.

National Writing Project
05/16/2022
Digital Writing and Multimodal Composition Expand Possibilities for Writers of All Ages

Co-Authored by Lisa Bratus, Maria Kathleen Conover, Antonio Maurice Daniels, Kristen Alkire Eshleman, Stefanie Effie Hios, LaConya S. Hutchison, Lydia Madeline Kenney, Amanda Joy Kling Dickson, Brandy M. Lewin, Amy Jolene Nelson, Kristan Olfers, and Eden Elizabeth Younkin. What happens when a group of writing teachers take the plunge into digital media and networked technology?

The Good Men Project
07/25/2021
Frustrating College Access and Enrollment Barriers: Websites and Application Processes

Higher education institutions must invest more money and thought in their website designs and application processes. Undergraduate and graduate applicants seeking admissions to colleges and universities deserve better than having their access to higher learning stymied by ineffective and cumbersome websites and application processes. While some higher education institutions like the University of Wisconsin-Madison and The Johns Hopkins University feature sophisticated and user-friendly...

The Good Men Project
07/11/2021
The Beauty of Restraint

Although you may be an unfiltered person, one who holds nothing back, takes no prisoners, add one powerful tool to your arsenal: restraint. Even though it may seem counterintuitive, take some opportunities to exercise restraint when folks will not expect you to filter yourself or remain silent. If something is said, especially if well-planned, orchestrated by one or more individuals, that would normally ignite your metaphorical fire, shock people occasionally by responding to their...

The Good Men Project
04/11/2021
"Why Don't We Complain?" by William F. Buckley, Jr.: A Brief Analysis - The Good Men Project

In " Why Don't We Complain?," William F. Buckley, Jr. (1961), arguably the most influential modern conservative intellectual, proffers a clarion call to seize the power of purposive complaining. Too often, unfortunately, Buckley contends people permit their milquetoast proclivities to render them silent, consigning them to toxic, vexing helplessness.

The Good Men Project
02/01/2021
Expose Fake Justice Activism - The Good Men Project

Much to my dismay, I often find the most visible and vociferous voices advocating for justice on social media are inauthentic and milquetoast voices. These folks are primarily interested in people clapping for them and amassing the most "likes," "loves," and retweets on social media.

The Good Men Project
07/13/2020
Solidarity in the Black Lives Matter Movement - The Good Men Project

As the Black Lives Matter Movement has reached its most historic and important moment yet, in the wake of the abhorrent lynching of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, perpetrated by Derek Chauvin, a racist White police officer-with murderous assistance from three other officers, Thomas Lane, J.

The Good Men Project
06/07/2020
Understanding the George Floyd Uprisings - The Good Men Project

Too many whites and, unfortunately, too many blacks are communicating that they don't understand why many protests emerging after the lynching of George Floyd by corrupt white police officer Derek Chauvin-with lethal assistance from three other evil police officers, Thomas Lane, J.A. Kueng, and Tou Thao-in Minneapolis, Minnesota, feature some rioting, looting, violence, and significant property damage.

The Good Men Project
05/19/2020
Everybody Doesn't Want You - The Good Men Project

If someone jokes around with you, it doesn't necessarily mean the person is seeking an intimate relationship with you-even if the jokes are sexual. When an individual gives you a compliment, it doesn't necessarily mean he or she desires an intimate relationship with you.

The Good Men Project
04/27/2020
Faking Happiness Makes Your Unhappiness Transparent - The Good Men Project

Trying to fool people you're happy when you're not is a self-sabotaging practice; you're deceiving nobody and denying yourself time, space, and opportunities to heal and grow. Ostentatious displays of imaginary "happiness," especially following tragedy or heartbreak, does not reveal true happiness: it exposes your cowardice, your unwillingness to sit with the pain, the heartache you're confronting.

The Good Men Project
04/20/2020
Don't Let Disappointment Defeat You - The Good Men Project

Disappointment is a natural part of the human experience; take time to learn from it-never hide from what it invites you to confront. One grows stronger when he or she learns to discover what disappointment offers, but fear causes people to attempt to bury the initial pain and restlessness it materializes.

The Good Men Project
04/13/2020
Liberate Yourself From People Using You - The Good Men Project

When you transition to living a life free from allowing folks to take advantage of you, it's a liberating experience. It's not about revenge against those individuals who have used you; it's about giving yourself a chance to be, to live, to breathe.

The Good Men Project
03/07/2020
Drake: Unencumbered by Hyper-Masculine Critics - The Good Men Project

Without question, Drake has enjoyed remarkable success as an actor, singer, producer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Since his arrival on the hip-hop scene, he has been well-received by millions of people across the globe, and Drake has proven to be a phenomenal talent that even his harshest critics cannot ignore.

The Good Men Project
02/17/2020
Exposing Academic Fraud in Higher Education - The Good Men Project

Although significant attention has been devoted to academic fraud, the presenting of someone else's work as one's own, at online higher education institutions, and rightfully so, more focus is needed at brick and mortar colleges and universities, including prestigious higher education institutions.

The Good Men Project
07/22/2019
Black Male Hip-Hop and R 'n' B Artists Reflect on Fatherhood - The Good Men Project

When we lend our ears and eyes to various black male music artists, past and present, as they share their thoughts and experiences about fatherhood, we gain a greater appreciation of it. Although the American psyche is incessantly bombarded with pernicious and unrepresentative media accounts and characterizations of black fatherhood, mending this moral and racial injustice begins with media granting black fathers more opportunities to opine about fatherhood.

The Good Men Project
06/15/2019
Writing Makes Space for Black Resistance - The Good Men Project

For many blacks in America, especially in the era of Trump, writing is not simply a creative or intellectual exercise; it's a vehicle that makes space for resistance, black resistance. Using various mediums to write, including blogs and social media platforms, black people express themselves openly and thoroughly to diverse public audiences.

The Good Men Project
08/31/2018
Twitter and Social Change - The Good Men Project

Although social media platforms, including Twitter, cannot be the only vehicles employed to achieve necessary social change, these platforms are vital to such change. With the power of the hashtag on Twitter, organizing for social change has become more efficient, permitting a growing number of people to join efforts for change.

The Good Men Project
07/08/2018
Running as a Trope of Black Resistance - The Good Men Project

From the inception of the barbaric and dehumanizing institution of slavery to the extant inspiring historical moment of Black Lives Matter, an organic citizens' movement for truth, justice, and equality, black resistance has been instrumental to demanding America to achieve her ideals of liberty, justice, and equality for all.

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06/20/2013
Special Issue Spotlight: Black Male Mentorship by Antonio Maurice Daniels {Blogalicious Guest...

The Blogalicious theme for the month of June is Mentorship. We love to use our platform to spotlight unknown bloggers and community leaders. Today we'd like to extend a warm welcome to Antonio Maurice Daniels of Revolutionary Paideia. Black Male Underachievement Ends Where Mentoring Begins Extensive published research evidences that Black male students academically ...