The NFL’s Week 13: Horses, heads and not a single Godfather joke

All I could think about when putting together this week’s post was the racetrack. You’ve been to bet on the ponies before, haven’t you?  It’s a blast, especially when you come home a winner #Rarities. The most exciting part about Continue reading The NFL’s Week 13: Horses, heads and not a single Godfather joke

Coaches, rivalries and flag-plantings: How Florida finally found their man (Thank goodness!)

Dan Mullen was pulled aside by an ESPN sideline reporter right after his Gators had sealed a victory against instate rival Florida State.  Mullen was elated about the win, until…. Mid-question, on live television, Mullen spotted one of his players Continue reading Coaches, rivalries and flag-plantings: How Florida finally found their man (Thank goodness!)

Counting the Creed Cries: Your Rocky Marathon edition

This post was originally inspired a few years ago when long-time friend and faithful SportsChump reader, Croshere, sent me a text telling me he was in the middle of a Rocky marathon.  He made it halfway through Rocky IV before Continue reading Counting the Creed Cries: Your Rocky Marathon edition

My Sports Week, Part Three: My Hypothetical Lunch with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This is the third installment of my uber-busy sports week.  The first involved driving to Orlando to see Jimmy Butler’s debut with the 76ers.  The second involved “watching” the Florida Gators in their annual tune-up before Florida State weekend.  As Continue reading My Sports Week, Part Three: My Hypothetical Lunch with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 12 NFL Pick ‘Em: You Can’t Please All the People All the Time

An American woman and a Frenchman walked into a bar the other night and yes, this is the beginning of a bad joke. The Monday Night score-fest played on every television set.  Two of the league’s most exciting teams, the Continue reading Week 12 NFL Pick ‘Em: You Can’t Please All the People All the Time

My Sports Week, Part Two: Vandals Descend Upon the Motherland

9 o’clock came early Saturday morning but my driver wanted to get a jump on things.  The Gator game started at noon and the rest of the boys making the trip would be eagerly awaiting our arrival with drinks already Continue reading My Sports Week, Part Two: Vandals Descend Upon the Motherland

My Sports Week, Part One: The Jimmy Butler Invitational

I keep an odd schedule. I work nights and weekends, which I love because it keeps me out of trouble but it also cramps my style when it comes to big time concerts or sporting events. Since I have Wednesdays Continue reading My Sports Week, Part One: The Jimmy Butler Invitational

Week 11 NFL picks and lines: How the Mighty Have Fallen

Coming up with a different theme to incorporate into my weekly football picks is tricky business.  My prognosticating partners in crime already have theirs.  KP chooses a different movie each week and manages to cleverly tie in his picks with Continue reading Week 11 NFL picks and lines: How the Mighty Have Fallen

Water Fountain Protocol and Other Things Wholeheartedly Wrong with America, Vol. 1

I am irked by the smallest signs of inconsideration. Whether it’s a fellow driver not sending an acknowledging thank you wave through his rearview mirror after I’ve let him merge into traffic (more on that in Volume Two) or any Continue reading Water Fountain Protocol and Other Things Wholeheartedly Wrong with America, Vol. 1