Today, the nominees for the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class were released and it features an eclectic mix of amazing musicians and artists alike. From Stevie Nicks to LL Cool J, it will be extre…
Firecracker Alumni Series: Kelsey Putz (Kollen)
When asked to reflect on my time with the Firecrackers, because I was so young and it was so long ago, I drew a blank. After taking a minute to think about that time, however, I realize it was with th…
My Experience- New Japan Pro Wrestling: Fighting Spirit Unleashed- By Jon Rico
On Saturday, September 30, I was privileged to attend New Japan Pro Wrestling’s latest event in the United States at the Pyramid in Long Beach, California. Founded in 1972 by Antonio Inoki, NJPW has l…
Jon’s Post UFC: Moscow Matchmaking Predictions
Alexey Oleinik vs Junior dos Santos In the main event of UFC Fight Night in Moscow Russia, 41-year–old Alexey Oleinik added the biggest win yet to his nearly 70–fight long career when he s…
Jon’s Weekend Movie Previews: Coming Sept. 14th
The Predator (R) Director: Shane Black Plot: From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black’s explosive reinvention of the Predator ser…
Jon’s Post UFC 228 Matchmaking Predictions
(Photo courtesy of MMAJunkie/USAToday/Kevin Jairaj) UFC 228 is in the books and futures were paved for a number of fighters. Newcomers became must-see prospects and prospects turned into top contender…
Jon’s Weekend Movie Previews: Coming Sept. 7th
Next Gen (Netflix Release) Director: Albert Hughes Plot: An animated action-adventure film about the bittersweet power of memories. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a rebellious g…
FC Podcast: Catching Up With FC Alum Lexi Robles
Listen in as Tony Rico catches up with Firecracker alum Lexi Robles as they talk about her FC days, as well as what it was like playing college ball in the big apple.…
September 1st is Here! Recruiting Plan Revisited.
Today is the day, September 1st of many athletes’ junior year is finally here. A day that took on a whole new meaning when the NCAA passed a monumental change to the recruiting rules back in Apr…
2018-2019 NCAA Recruiting Calendar (Division 1)
With the “off season” quickly coming to an end it’s a great time to take a look at the updated 2018-2019 NCAA Recruiting Calendar. Several changes have been made to make the recruiti…