Alan H. “Bud” Selig retired as commissioner of Major League Baseball in January. That statement can mean something different to so many people. Continue reading “Meet Rob Manfred: Major League Baseball’s New Commissioner, His Top 3 Challenges, And What Could Be Done”
Allow me to put this question out there:
Can we officially stop the perception that college-to-NFL coaches can’t succeed? Continue reading “NFL Free Agency 2015 Recap: Defending The Eagles’ Chip Kelly, Seahawks Pull A Coup, And The 49ers Are Spinning Their Wheels”
Yes, I have issues with Jameis Winston. Continue reading “My Real Issues With Jameis Winston, And Why He Will Be Drafted Number One Overall Despite Them”
Imagine having a skill set that allows you the opportunity to earn millions of dollars.
You’re one of the few people in the world who can do what you do and it is in incredibly high demand at a high cost. It doesn’t matter the field; it could be medicine, landscaping, plumbing, or pool cleaning. Just know that what you do, no one else can do it at the same level.
Now imagine being told you can’t do it professionally for two or even three years for “social” and “academic” reasons. Continue reading “NCAA, Conference Commissioners “Solution” To “One And Done” Is A Joke”
I’ve never been one of those people who circle College Football’s National Signing Day on his calendar every year. In fact, when people ask me my thoughts on high school recruits that doesn’t involve quarterback play I usually refer them here. But something important happened this last signing day that isn’t getting the proper attention (or reaction) it deserves. Continue reading “Why Roquan Smith’s Signing Day Decision May Change NCAA, CFB Recruiting Landscape”
Back in 2009 when I started my sports writing exodus I wrote about the Pittsburgh Pirates after another purge of their team to figure out the blueprint they wanted to follow. Continue reading “Dear Pittsburgh Pt. 2: I Think You’re On To Something”
My first go-round with a pop culture article, I decided to write about something that has been on my mind a while. I grew up on scripted sitcom comedy. As fun and exciting as Survivor or Keeping Up With The Kardashians might be, it isn’t for me. I remember when TGIF meant a night full of pretty good shows and surprisingly great writing. Even NBC’s legendary lineup is something to remember before it became a place where talent goes unappreciated. Continue reading “Why ‘Scrubs’ Is One Of The Greatest Sitcoms. Ever.”
I never quite understood the love affair with the sport of golf. I understood even less the love of The Masters tournament, and was one of the millions who convinced themselves that attending Augusta National and their Major wasn’t that big of a deal.
Well, I get it now; and I couldn’t have been more wrong. Continue reading “My First Visit To The Masters: A Lesson In Culture, Race, And Why It’s Better Than Anything You Will Ever Attend”
$5.9 million dollars.
To me, that sum of money would change lots of things. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t think I was done working or anything, but I will say it would make a lot of things a tad easier. Continue reading “Major League Baseball 2013: Bobby Bonilla Logic And How It Encompasses A Decade (And More) Of New York Mets Misery”
Took a break from sports to discuss thoughts on last weeks presidential election with Southern Virginia University politics professor and Notre Dame alum Jeremiah John and Editor/Founder of the university’s first online news magazine The Accolade News John Feinauer. Give it a listen!
Locker Talk: Getting Political 11/16 by Locker Talk | Blog Talk Radio.