Sometimes the buildup to something bound to be amazing is a bit overwhelming, and the event itself never lives up. But come on, did you really think the Duke-Carolina game Saturday night was going to disappoint? They’re the Yankees-Red Sox … Continue reading
They are four of the most storied programs in the history of college basketball, and when they face off against one another this weekend we have the possibility for the most epic nights in, well, the history of college basketball. … Continue reading
Second day in a row I’ve woken up to temperatures in the 20s. At the end of March. Remember that old line about in like a lion and out like a lamb? Well, sometimes it goes out like a lion … Continue reading
I’m still a bit confused as to what happened, but my Twitter feed was rather crowded last night with news of an incident between comedian Chris Rock and actor Will Smith. At the Oscars. And my first thought was, The Oscars … Continue reading
Today’s episode of Math and Musings features some hot takes on this year’s NCAA Tournament. I recorded it several days ago, of course, and half the teams I mention today have since been knocked out. That’s March Madness for ya.
Spring has sprung, and baseball has begun. That means we begin again… the Jacob deGrom watch. Yesterday’s spring training outing? Two innings, one hit, five strikeouts. Wow. Alas, oh for oh at the plate. Calling it now: deGrom DHs for … Continue reading
Make that six nights in a row of keeping me up, but no complaints here. One item to note… Has anyone ever pointed out the irony in the term “sleeper” when used to describe an upstart NCAA tournament team? Sleeper … Continue reading
Move over, Mr. November. The new greatest holiday sports moment is Notre Dame’s midnight miracle of St. Patrick’s Day 2022. Damn that was nice. Keeping me up three nights in a row is the tourney that never sleeps… and never … Continue reading
I used to think the “First Four” contests were fake games designed only to bring in more money for TV and/or the NCAA. I still do. But damned if they don’t have me hooked from tip to midnight.
I knew the moment I posted about a “baseball-less spring” the labor dispute would be settled and we’d be back in business. Even the loss of my beloved pitchers batting in the NL couldn’t ruin this feeling. I didn’t watch all … Continue reading