March 1st, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
At any given time, there are nine players on the baseball diamond, five on the basketball court and eleven on the football field. Each sport has designated positions for its players. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Allen Iverson, Alonzo Mourning, Babe Ruth, Brett Favre, Craig Biggio, DeSean Jackson, Dirk Nowitzki, Eric Berry, Georgetown, Jalen Rose, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Minnesota Vikings, NBA, New Orleans Saints, NFL, Percy Harvin, Rajon Rondo, Reggie Bush, Rick Ankiel, Tennessee Volunteers, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, USC, Vince Carter
Posted in Fastballs & Curveballs, Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Pigskin | 12 Comments »
February 25th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
There’s an old Twilight Zone episode that goes a little something like this.
A scientist constructs the perfect baseball player. He is so unhittable that not a single opponent can reach base against him. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood | 22 Comments »
February 14th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
Watching the NBA’s Slam Dunk contest has always been a tradition for me. I haven’t missed a single one in over twenty years. The names of former champions, Erving, Jordan, Ceballos, Nance, Carter, Wilkins and Webb ring proudly like a who’s who of elevator men. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Dominique Wilkins, Dwight Howard, Fight Club, Julius Erving, Kenny Smith, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Nate Robinson, NBA, Slam Dunk Contest, Vince Carter
Posted in Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Life of Sports Chump | 29 Comments »
January 22nd, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
Security Blanket
How good is Darrelle Revis? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: All-Star Game, Brett Favre, Darrelle Revis, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Julius Erving, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Minnesota Vikings, NBA, New York Jets, NFL, Peyton Manning, Randy Moss, Shaquille O'Neal, Super Bowl, Terrell Owens, Vince Carter
Posted in Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Life of Sports Chump, Pigskin | 18 Comments »
January 3rd, 2010 by Chris Humpherys
I’m not big on predicting the future. If I were any good at it, I’d be kicking back in a Las Vegas sportsbook, mango daiquiri in one hand, wad of hundreds in the other. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: B J Daniels, BCS, Brett Favre, Chris Bosh, David Stern, Dwyane Wade, Gary Bettman, LeBron James, Mark Mangino, Mike Leach, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA, Raheem Morris, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays, Tiger Woods, US Soccer, USF
Posted in Fastballs & Curveballs, Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Music, Pigskin, The Tee Box | 28 Comments »
December 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
Lots of things in life suck. Crime, disease, poverty and yes… the New Jersey Nets. Not necessarily in that order.
Twenty-one games into this NBA season, the Nets are a lowly 2-19. That is not a misprint. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Chicago Bulls, Coming To America, Courtney Lee, Del Harris, Jay-Z, Julius Erving, Kiki Vandeweghe, Lawrence Frank, LeBron James, NBA, New Jersey Nets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vince Carter
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood, Music | 36 Comments »
October 28th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
As usual, it’s another tremendous week in sports. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Derek Jeter, Green Bay Packers, LeBron James, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Shaquille O'Neal, World Series
Posted in Fastballs & Curveballs, Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Music, Pigskin | 29 Comments »
October 19th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
The NFL has a lot of bad teams. Entering Week Six, nine teams, the Bills, Lions, Panthers, Bucs, Rams, Browns, Titans, Raiders and Chiefs all had a combined five wins… and some of those teams had played each other! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Andre Iguodala, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brandon Roy, Carmelo Anthony, Chicago Bulls, Chris Paul, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Dwyane Wade, Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, NBA, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Portland Trailblazers, Rasheed Wallace, Richard Jefferson, Ron Artest, San Antonio Spurs, Tyson Chandler, Utah Jazz, Vince Carter
Posted in Hoops & Hardwood | 13 Comments »
October 7th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
What have we learned in the first four weeks of this NFL season other than we’re damn glad football is finally back? We know there are a number of quality teams that are playing some really good football. Then there are those teams you wouldn’t bring home to mother.
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Tags: Adrian Peterson, Aqib Talib, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Brandon Marshall, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Calvin Johnson, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Chad Henne, Chad Ochocinco, Chad Pennington, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, Darren McFadden, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Frank Gore, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jake Delhomme, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Jessica Simpson, Joe Flacco, Josh McDaniels, Julius Jones, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, LaDanian Tomlinson, Lamarcus Russell, LeBron James, Matt Cassell, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Schaub, Matthew Stafford, Miami Dolphins, Michael Vick, Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings, New England Pa, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, NFC East, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Percy Harvin, Peyton Manning, Pittsburg, Ray Rice, Sam Bradford, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Seneca Wallace, Shaun Hill, St Louis Rams, T J Houshmandzadeh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Tim Tebow, Tom Coughlin, Tony Dorsett, Tony Pike, Tony Romo, Troy Polamalu, Washington Redskins, Willis McGahee
Posted in Pigskin | 15 Comments »
September 1st, 2009 by Chris Humpherys
For decades, athletes from Walt Frazier and Joe Namath to Derek Jeter and Dwyane Wade have graced us with a sense of style and pizzazz off the field. Due to uniform restrictions in most professional sports, it is much more difficult for athletes to fashionably express their individuality on the field. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bear Bryant, Bill Murray, Boston Red Sox, Brett Favre, Caddyshack, Crimson Tide, Derek Jeter, Dwyane Wade, Florida Gators, Green Bay Packers, Joe Namath, LaDanian Tomlinson, LeBron James, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Nick Saban, Reggie Bush, Richard Hamilton, Rick DiPietro, Roger Federer, South Carolina Gamecocks, Steve Spurrier, Tiger Woods, USC, Walt Frazier
Posted in Fastballs & Curveballs, Film & TV, Hoops & Hardwood, Pigskin, The Tee Box | 40 Comments »
Lots of things in life suck. Crime, disease, poverty and yes… the New Jersey Nets. Not necessarily in that order.
