Book Review: Super Bowl Gold: 50 Years of the Big Game by Sports Illustrated

There are a number of perks that come with running an award-winning website.  There’s the constant spotlight, the scantily clad women, regular entry into the world’s hottest nightclubs and the hordes of crazed sports fans always suggesting “Hey, you should Continue reading Book Review: Super Bowl Gold: 50 Years of the Big Game by Sports Illustrated

SportsChump’s NFL Picks against the World – Week Twelve

Aside from the obvious things I’m thankful for like health, family and friends, this Thanksgiving I thought I’d list a “Things I’m Thankful for: Football Edition.” For example, I’m thankful I’m not Johnny Manziel. I’m thankful my Buccaneers have finally Continue reading SportsChump’s NFL Picks against the World – Week Twelve

Ask not for whom the seat’s hot… it’s hot for three

We’ve talked on end about how fickle the sports world is and how quickly things can change. Whether you’re talking pro sports or collegiate, fans, alumni, boosters and owners all want to know what you have done for them lately.  Continue reading Ask not for whom the seat’s hot… it’s hot for three

When murky unmurks: College football’s long and winding road and a contest to end the season

Saturday surprises continue to fill in the blanks of this college football season.  But before we get into all that, and our fabulous contest, I thought we’d check in with our Big Ten correspondent, Robbie aka Croshere, who was gracious Continue reading When murky unmurks: College football’s long and winding road and a contest to end the season

SportsChump’s NFL Picks against the World – Week Eleven

This just in! Terry McMillan is writing a follow-up novel to her best-selling novel turned major motion picture. This screenplay will be a feel good story about a bartender/blogger that finally sees the light and starts picking football games with Continue reading SportsChump’s NFL Picks against the World – Week Eleven

Debunking fantasy football’s ‘skill game’ defense: A follow-up to wagering the war on waging

“It’s a skill game, Jo.” -Matt Damon in Rounders I’ve been hearing this word a lot lately when it comes to shutting down online fantasy football gambling. Skill. When I think of skill, I think of an athlete who does Continue reading Debunking fantasy football’s ‘skill game’ defense: A follow-up to wagering the war on waging

The agony of the winning wager never placed

I live my life by the Stevie Ray Vaughn rule. The Stevie Ray Vaughn rule is as such.  In 1990, I was in New Orleans for their annual Jazz & Heritage Festival.  Lacking funds, I opted not to go the Continue reading The agony of the winning wager never placed