It’s starting again, I can feel it. Reggie Bush, Glover Quin, two no-name defensive lineman, and we re-signed Delmas? This is our year! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, I envy you. But if you do, let’s commiserate. Nearly two decades into my career (yes, it’s a job) as a Detroit Lions fan, and I’m exhausted. Every offseason, [...]
You are woken out of bed to the sound of the sea, the crest beating rhythmically against the shore. A salty, light current wafts through your open window with each exhale of the briny expanse. You lay and listen to that white noise, soaking in the peacefulness, as if it’s cooing you back to sleep. These [...]
Bill Simmon’s piece yesterday on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and his hypocritical, dictatorial governing style got me thinking about the intersection of sports and politics. Much has been written (and spoken) about how the most American of sports leagues, the NFL, is definitively socialist. Goodell recently admitted as much on 60 minutes. Revenue (tickets, TV rights, merchandise) is shared between the [...]
ESPN has a great idea when it comes to choosing the cover athlete for the popular Electronic Arts game Madden 2013. Instead of letting the developers decide who gets their picture on the cover, why not have a vote where the fans decide. ESPN developed a bracket system for 32 of the most popular athletes in the [...]
It has been reported that Peyton Manning will sign with the Denver Broncos. I think this is an interesting choice for the all time great. Let’s take a look at some of the different aspects of Manning’s decision, how it will affect him, and how it will affect the Denver Broncos franchise. 1. Weather: Manning [...]
Anyone been keeping up with the Peyton Manning Free Agency Sweepstakes? The camera has been all eyes on Manning as he visits different team facilities to decide what team he will be signing with. Following his release from the Colts, he has a very important decision ahead of him. Assuming he stays healthy and productive, [...]
