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“Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man, tryin’ to make a livin’ and doin’ the best I can. And when it’s time for leavin’, I hope you’ll understand, That I was born a ramblin’ man.” -Allman Brothers, Ramblin’ Man, 1973 Continue reading James Harden’s Last Stand?
I love movies, not necessarily old movies though. My affinity for film starts around the year I was born, anything released in the late sixties and beyond, beginning with what they called the “New Hollywood” which, I suppose still makes Continue reading Booze On Film, Vol. 1: Roadhouse Drambuie
Source There is a lot of excitement building for Super Bowl LX. This isn’t just about crowning a team. Instead, the match will likely play out like a quiet war, where coaches call plays, players make split-second choices, and every Continue reading Patriots Key Matchups Driving Super Bowl LX Prop Bets
Chuck Klosterman’s recently published Football is not for you, and he’ll be the first to admit it. As he clearly states in his introduction, his latest project, brilliant as always, is intended for people in the future. Football does its Continue reading Shedeur Sanders Pro Bowler, Bill Belichick Second Ballot, Chuck Klosterman right
“I don’t think about it all that much,” replied Sam Darnold to a sideline reporter, moments after leading his Seahawks to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl berth. The question, worded only slightly differently than the same one he has Continue reading The inspirationally unpetty Sam Darnold
Football seasons are so odd. They hold a character all their own, complete with lingering blasts from the past, a solid middle ground, and an unanticipated, perhaps even premature evolution. These ingredients remain the perfect recipe for ever-expanding ratings. 2025 Continue reading The NFL and the burden of expectation
“He’s better at this than I’ve ever been at anything in my life. He’s better at this than you’ll ever be, at anything. My son has a gift.” Joe Mantegna in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” “I think about it every Continue reading NFL’s pursuit for parity reaches new heights; Fans can’t get enough
An entire nation of sports fans had just watched a captivating football game, one of the best of this long season. The winner would play for a national title; the loser would go home. Miami versus Ole Miss, two teams Continue reading Miami wins; Herbstreit responsible?
We wake up every fall Sunday morning and go about our business. Football is inevitably a part of it. We place our wagers, set our fantasy lineups, and plan where to watch the day’s games. We either head out to Continue reading Book Review: Every Day is Sunday by Ken Belson
Let’s talk about information. After all, information is the most important factor, or at least should be, when it comes to placing wagers. It’s difficult for Kevin and I or anyone for that matter, to place wagers well ahead of Continue reading Week 18 College/NFL Picks: The Grand Finale
