Just when Jets fans thought things couldn’t get any worse
December 21st, 2012 by Chris Humpherys
I’m no NFL general manager. Heck, I don’t even play fantasy football. But one thing I can say with absolute certainty is that Michael Vick to the New York Jets is a very bad idea. Read the rest of this entry »
Heisman Trophy winners or runners-up: Who made the better pros?
November 18th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysA buddy and I were recently discussing past Heisman Trophy winners. After all, it is that time of year.
As we all know, bringing home the most coveted, individual award in college athletics doesn’t necessarily guarantee success in the NFL. Read the rest of this entry »
Another Sunday afternoon of texting leads to potential podcast revival
November 15th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysEvery once in a while, I’ve been known to plop down at a local saloon, watch some random sporting event and text my buddy Croshere (whose secret identity may soon be revealed pending podcast). I’ll giggle and snort out loud, knowing that if I were to pass the phone to the stranger beside me, or even attempt to explain to anyone why I was laughing hysterically while sitting there by myself… well, they just wouldn’t understand. Read the rest of this entry »
The first three letters of elite spell your New York Giants quarterback
November 11th, 2011 by Chris Humpheryse·lite
[ih-leet, ey-leet]
adjective
1. representing the most choice or select; best: an elite group of authors.
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Understanding our obsession with quarterbacks
October 22nd, 2011 by Chris Humpherys
There sure has been a lot of talk about quarterbacks these days. In Minnesota, Donovan McNabb is out, Christian Ponder is in. In Washington, Rex Grossman is out, John Beck is in. In Oakland, Jason Campbell is hurt, Carson Palmer is in. And then of course, there’s Tim Tebow. Read the rest of this entry »
Over/Under Contest Recap and the first two weeks of the NFL season
September 19th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysIt’s officially time to review our 19 brave entries into SportsChump’s first ever NFL Over/Under contest. Not a bad turnout if I do say so myself. Read the rest of this entry »
Brett Favre is back again… for the second time.
July 25th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys
It simply would not be a summer without Brett Favre talk. The former Falcon-slash-Packer-slash-Jet-slash-Viking is the gift that keeps on giving, the ultimate cure for writer’s block. Read the rest of this entry »
Chumpservations, Vol. 22: Overpriced drinks, lost luggage, blackjack winners and lactation nurses
June 2nd, 2011 by Chris HumpherysThe Golden Goose
I have a buddy who’s a vodka drinker. Grey Goose, two limes, light on the tonic. Read the rest of this entry »
Blogosphere Q&A: SportsChump and Dubsism talk Super Bowl XLV, daytime television, Betty White and Philadelphia sports
February 9th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysIn my endless quest to find like-minded thinkers floating haplessly on the internet, I chatted with a fellow sports nut last Sunday and came up with a fabulous idea. Well, at least I thought it was fabulous.
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Super Bowl XLV offers Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger shots at redemption
January 26th, 2011 by Chris HumpherysWhile the sports world has squandered the last 72 hours questioning the manhood of Jay Cutler, two more relevant NFL quarterbacks are about to share a chance at personal and professional redemption. Their names are Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger. Read the rest of this entry »
