Florida and Ohio State alums mull over Urban Meyer’s past, present and future

Urban Meyer has retired… again. He hasn’t reached Brett Favre/Michael Jordan status quite yet but one more retirement party and he’ll earn a set of steak knives. When it comes to all things Ohio State, I like to go to Continue reading Florida and Ohio State alums mull over Urban Meyer’s past, present and future

Buccaneers playoff drought all about Money… or lack thereof

Tampa Bay Buccaneers ten-year playoff drought can be traced back to one simple transaction… and it’s not who you think. Let’s talk juju for a moment and no, I’m not talking about JuJu Schuster-Smith, wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Continue reading Buccaneers playoff drought all about Money… or lack thereof

Week 16: Money picks and the Money Pit

I don’t know how many of you remember the old-school classic The Money Pit starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long but it’s worth a looksee, especially if you’re a homeowner encountering problems with your recent investment.  Hanks and Long play Continue reading Week 16: Money picks and the Money Pit

Umbrellas, defensive tackles and paying it forward over the Christmas season: An Oddly, Unanticipated Thirty Minutes in the Life of SportsChump

It was an abnormally odd and rainy half-hour last Wednesday afternoon when the following tale took place. My achy body was craving yoga so I decided to lift my lazy ass off the sofa for the daily 4:00 pm session. Continue reading Umbrellas, defensive tackles and paying it forward over the Christmas season: An Oddly, Unanticipated Thirty Minutes in the Life of SportsChump

New Tampa stadium talk a steaming pile of hooey

Now I know how Cleveland felt. Years ago, the man known as LeBron James made the biggest mistake of his career.  Personally, I didn’t think it was that big of a deal but history will remember it as such. LeBron Continue reading New Tampa stadium talk a steaming pile of hooey

Week 14: What in the world does hockey have to do with football?

Before we get to this week’s picks, let’s switch gears for a moment and talk about the NHL. Last Tuesday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning ripped the hearts out of Detroit fans more than any economic depression ever did. Going Continue reading Week 14: What in the world does hockey have to do with football?

Another one bites the dust: Chiefs former running back hunts for new beginning

Kareem Hunt is done. Just like that, the promise of a brilliant career vanished with one very bad decision.  The young superstar running back will (most likely) never gain another yard in the NFL.  Despite his talent, no franchise in Continue reading Another one bites the dust: Chiefs former running back hunts for new beginning