I was going to write an uplifting piece on the pageantry of the Olympics and how I found it perhaps the most compelling in recent memory – from Oscar Pistorius doing his thing as a double amputee to Gabby Douglas… Read More ›
NFL
This Just in: the Jets Are a Train-wreck
There is a team from New York (who for some reason plays in New Jersey) that is making some major headlines this offseason and now preseason. You’d think it’s the defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants, right? To quote… Read More ›
Before Ray Lewis, There Was Junior Seau
One of the biggest shocks I’ve ever experienced happened earlier today while listening to Sirius/XM NFL Radio. I heard that Junior Seau died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest earlier this afternoon. I must admit I felt… Read More ›
Shanahan Is Nuts for Drafting Cousins
Yes, I know Mike Shanahan is a good coach – though he hasn’t won anything of significance since John Elway retired (look it up). And I am sure dude wants to win in Washington more than anything. But after seeing… Read More ›
2012 NFL Draft Busts?
Every year, draft pundits have postulated which teams made out like bandits and which those which left them head scratching. And even though the NFL completed just the first round of its draft, the draft pundits – as well as… Read More ›
Pro Sports Strong-arming Cities into Stadium Deals Are Flat Out Wrong
The Minnesota Vikings stadium deal collapsed earlier in the week. NFL Commissioner/Warden/Playa-Hata/QB-Lover Roger Goodell and onwer of my beloved Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney II flew to Minnesota to speak with its governor and legislature. There was talk of Goodell throwing… Read More ›
ESPN’s Schedule Special Is More Proof that NFL Is King
The NFL has struck again – and I am happy as a mother-bleep about it. The NFL has released its 2012 schedule via ESPN tonight. It has been on for over two hours and I am STILL watching as I… Read More ›
