NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Three: Championship Week Edition

I am still reeling from last weekend’s NFL Playoff action.  Raise your hands if you woke up Monday morning wanting more football. To recap: Brady and Rodgers got bounced, as did both number one seeds.  Three of the four games Continue reading NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Three: Championship Week Edition

Sights, sounds and suggestions on the Orlando Magic

I experienced a moment of sheer nervousness scant minutes before the Magic game was about to start.  Having arrived ninety minutes before tip-off to catch a glimpse of the five, future Hall of Famers that would grace the floor that Continue reading Sights, sounds and suggestions on the Orlando Magic

Eric Cernak, LeBrode and how fans become fans

My favorite player growing up was Carl Yastrzemski. Hailing from New York City but having spent formative years in Providence, Rhode Island, the Boston Red Sox became my favorite team.  This was the late 1970s.  Of all the Sox I Continue reading Eric Cernak, LeBrode and how fans become fans

Ja Morant and the Memphis Friggin’ Grizzlies

“There’s a new sheriff in town… and his name is Reggie Hammond.” -Eddie Murphy, 48 Hours, 1982 In the grand scheme of things, most NBA regular season games are relatively meaningless. Every so often, however, one comes along that demonstrates Continue reading Ja Morant and the Memphis Friggin’ Grizzlies

Enter NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Contest – Win Fabulous Prizes

Well, I would call that a VERY successful NFL season.  Of course, Colts and Saints fans might disagree, but I digress. Yet again, the NFL keeps us riveted until the final seconds of its regular season.  Meanwhile, Roger Goodell smiles Continue reading Enter NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Contest – Win Fabulous Prizes