Goodbye, Running Backs aka why Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record may never be broken

We live amidst a changing game. As the memories of Super Bowl LVI fade into the mist, as most of us talk about the halftime show and the game’s final two minutes being the only thing worth watching, I am Continue reading Goodbye, Running Backs aka why Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record may never be broken

How Matt NeSmith, Gary Woodland and Matthew Fitzpatrick all Luke Listed me

“If it weren’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” – Albert King, 1967 If you are not yet familiar with my growing resentment for Luke List, you haven’t been paying close enough attention. Luke List is Continue reading How Matt NeSmith, Gary Woodland and Matthew Fitzpatrick all Luke Listed me

NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Four: Super Bowl Edition

Here we are, the moment of truth.  We have three contestants still alive in our playoff pick ‘em, but before we get to them… A lot of people have asked me who I like in the Super Bowl.  In turn, Continue reading NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Four: Super Bowl Edition

Shut The Funk Up, Vol. 2: The Jeff Garcia-Boz Scaggs Edition

I don’t like Mina Kimes. That doesn’t mean I don’t watch her.  She’s on basically every one of ESPN’s numerous information outlets so she’s hard to avoid.  I listen to her.  I’m just not particularly a fan of her work.  Continue reading Shut The Funk Up, Vol. 2: The Jeff Garcia-Boz Scaggs Edition

A Rough Day at the Office

The day started out as delightful as any other: black coffee from my Kuerig, an everything bagel topped with nova and a text to Doctor Milhouse to review the day’s gambling lines. With a full slate of activity going into Continue reading A Rough Day at the Office

Shut the Funk Up, Volume 1: The Aaron Rodgers-Bootsy Collins edition

We are proud to introduce a new series here at SportsChump called Shut the Funk Up.  As we see fit, we will find someone prevalent in the world of sports who we would like to tell to “shut the funk Continue reading Shut the Funk Up, Volume 1: The Aaron Rodgers-Bootsy Collins edition