When I was a kid it was all about the game. But between Deflate-gate, media flaps, and the rest of the baggage that accompanies America’s most popular professional sport, I’m ready for some football. What surprises me most, listening to … Continue reading
I’m pretty sure I’m the only commentator left in America who has not weighed in on “Deflate-gate.” Let me amend that. By now we have all heard the story—under-inflated footballs used in the AFC Championship Game seemingly with the knowledge … Continue reading
You’ve got to love a day in which two of the four major professional sports have their all-star games, one of which ended 17-12 (hint: it wasn’t football). Earlier in the day basketball coaching god Mike Krzyzewski won his 1000th … Continue reading
Saturday, January 24, 2015. 9:30 a.m. Wake-up 10 a.m. Family storytime at public library 12 p.m. Kentucky vs. South Carolina 2:30 p.m. Georgetown vs. Marquette 5 p.m. Watch The Interview. Toast America. 7:30 p.m. NHL skills contest 10 p.m. Go outside … Continue reading
Like the weatherman who tells you what you can plainly see is happening outside, President Obama’s State of the Union speech last night didn’t really tell me anything I didn’t already know. He’s a good-looking ideologue who speaks in pleasant-sounding … Continue reading
Never doubted ya for a minute, Seattle. Thanks for making this guy look smart. Yup. See previous post. Two for two. Eat it. See ya in Arizona. … Continue reading
Well, I was oh for one on the CFP championship, but let me try again with a couple of football picks. I’m thinking homefield advantage Sunday. Seattle and New England? See you in Arizona.
Snow. Cold. There’s a reason I moved away from the North Pole three years ago. It was to escape weather like this. Some plan.
It’s here. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for since August. Yes, August. This college football season started in August. Has it felt too long? Not a chance. And tonight is the grand finale, featuring two teams I really … Continue reading
Last night proved that even a lackluster episode of Archer is going to be enough to get me through a stupidly-cold winter. The show’s not for everyone, but if you haven’t seen it yet do yourself a favor and just try … Continue reading