Michigan State finds its Magic

Can you imagine having Magic Johnson at your disposal, the luxury of being able to pick up the phone and ask “Hey, Magic!  Do you mind coming down to campus and giving the team a quick pep talk?” Think about Continue reading Michigan State finds its Magic

Book Review: I Don’t Care If We Never Get Back by Ben Blatt and Eric Brewster

If you’ve ever seen Animal House, Van Wilder or any of the Vacation movies (and shame on you if you haven’t) then you’re already familiar with the institution known as Harvard University’s National Lampoon.  Lampoon is low-brow humor combined with Continue reading Book Review: I Don’t Care If We Never Get Back by Ben Blatt and Eric Brewster

Clarifying the MVP debate

In a recent radio interview with Dan Patrick, Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love said that Russell Westbrook is more deserving of this year’s MVP Award than Love’s own teammate LeBron James.  In their never-ending quest to make something out of nothing, Continue reading Clarifying the MVP debate

Operation Bruin-Puke or How I Spent My Sunday at the Amalie Vomitorium

The following is a true story. I repeat.  The following is a true story. I mention that twice because you won’t believe this actually happened. So fasten your seatbelts.  Oh, and you might want to grab a moist towelette in Continue reading Operation Bruin-Puke or How I Spent My Sunday at the Amalie Vomitorium

The beauty of calling upsets in March

Here’s a little known fact.  When Andy Williams sang “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” he was not actually referring to Christmastime.  He was referring to March Madness and the NCAA Tournament. After all, it makes perfect sense. Continue reading The beauty of calling upsets in March

SportsChump meets and greets Rays brass

I landed an invite to the 2015 Tampa Bay Rays Meet and Greet this week.  The players weren’t present as they had just finished beating up the Blue Jays in a pre-season game a few towns over.  Instead, those representing Continue reading SportsChump meets and greets Rays brass

Much ado about noggins: 49ers’ defensemen leaves league for healthier pastures

Earlier this week, an NFL player that nobody had ever heard of announced his retirement.  His reason:  fear of irreparable brain damage.  His departure from the game he barely played made national headlines and became yet another reminder of the Continue reading Much ado about noggins: 49ers’ defensemen leaves league for healthier pastures

Tampa’s Ybor City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style: A pictorial

Tampa is a party city. Don’t believe me?  Come visit our cozy little town any time during Gasparilla month and see if you can avoid stepping over grown-ups in full pirate regalia passed out on someone’s front lawn with vomit Continue reading Tampa’s Ybor City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style: A pictorial

‘John Daly’s random casino sighting and the missed opportunity at a caption contest’ caption contest

I’m pissed. I went to the casino after work the other night to unwind with a well-needed cigar and who do I see walking near the center bar but none other than the golden-haired, occasionally alcoholic, former British Open champion, Continue reading ‘John Daly’s random casino sighting and the missed opportunity at a caption contest’ caption contest

Another one bites the dust: NFL veterans realize their true net worth

It’s getting bloody out on the tundra and offensive and defensive linemen are still on spring break. By the time next NFL season rolls around, we’re going to need an all-inclusive fan guide to see who’s playing where and this Continue reading Another one bites the dust: NFL veterans realize their true net worth