By the fall of 1928, a HOYA sportswriter began to refer to the football team as the Hoyas rather than its contemporary nickname of the Hilltoppers. The change was picked up by local writers as basketball season began, and Hoyas became the official Georgetown nickname within a few years.
Facebook has released a report on the most popular teams in America by county. The Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots all had strong showings. The New York Jets do not have a majority of fans in any county in the country.
National Football League controversies. Roger Goodell has frequently been criticized for his punishments imposed on players and teams. The National Football League (NFL) is the premier professional American football league in the United States, and is also one of the major North American professional sports leagues. However, the NFL is not without its share of controversies.