How NOT to coach: A novella we’ll unfortunately never read

My trusty book supplier recently offered me a new book to review. I won’t bore you with the title but it’s an upcoming publication that includes inspirational insights from the most successful coaches in both college and professional sports.  Urban Continue reading How NOT to coach: A novella we’ll unfortunately never read

We’ll seeing the we’ll seer

I’m a non-committal sort.  Always have been.  Which is why I am really starting to dig this Tom Brady guy. Not that Brady is non-committal.  At 40, he’s still at the top of his game.  The man is clearly committed Continue reading We’ll seeing the we’ll seer

“Jaws is a horrible movie” said nobody ever… except for this one guy

I fear that we are in trouble as a people… for this younger generation has clearly lost their minds. This one gentleman in particular, in his early thirties, frequents my bar during happy hour from time to time.  He comes Continue reading “Jaws is a horrible movie” said nobody ever… except for this one guy

Interviews, context and the real Stefon Diggs

“It’s not always the word.  It’s the context in which the word is said.” -Chris Rock Often words get misconstrued. Anyone who has ever felt tongue-tied in a moment of pressure can relate.  Probably not as much as multi-million athletes Continue reading Interviews, context and the real Stefon Diggs

Per your request, some final thoughts on the college football season

A few readers have asked my thoughts lately on the national title game, a proverbial mail bag in space if you will.  It was almost as if the prospects of another Alabama championship left them feeling all empty inside.  Understandably Continue reading Per your request, some final thoughts on the college football season

NFL braces for Chucky’s return… and why Buccaneers’ fans should be okay with it

For all you Buccaneers fans upset your team kept Dirk Koetter and lost out on the Jon Gruden sweepstakes, I’m here to talk you off the ledge and tell you why you’re better off without him. Go grab yourself a Continue reading NFL braces for Chucky’s return… and why Buccaneers’ fans should be okay with it

Why football matters

“Football is so important.” -John Jacobs, comedian Last Sunday was special, more special in some parts of the country than in others but special nonetheless. As we all know, most NFL games are played on Sunday but last Sunday was Continue reading Why football matters

Name Mike Tyson’s Marijuana Farm Caption Contest

Mike Tyson is opening a marijuana farm. This news shouldn’t surprise anyone.  In fact, at this point in his life, I don’t think Mike Tyson can do anything that would surprise us anymore.  The guy has gone from being heavyweight Continue reading Name Mike Tyson’s Marijuana Farm Caption Contest