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I have this friend. Let’s call him Brotha E. While having moved around quite a bit professionally over his career, E’s family hails from Philadelphia. Despite his liking of multiple teams, in multiple sports, one thing has always remained constant: Continue reading Brotha E’s Split Decision: An exercise in the psychology of human fanhood
“Whenever you feel like you’re the underdog when you’re playing at Arrowhead Stadium, it gets guys ready to go.” – Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes “Don’t EVER disrespect Arrowhead Stadium!” – Chiefs DT Chris Jones It’s rare that I discuss talk Continue reading The Burrowhead paternity tests that captivated Championship Weekend
And then there were four. Suffice to say that the best four teams in the NFL are still playing football. Sorry, Buffalo fans, but we’ve already detailed your demise at great length. The four remaining teams, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Continue reading SportsChump’s Free to Enter Super Bowl Contest
So, I’m sitting here trying to figure out what’s wrong with the Buffalo Bills, I mean, aside from the fact that they’re a cursed (albeit proud) franchise. I’m not a Bills fan per se. I’m just curious as to why Continue reading Why the Buffalo Bills collapse was a forgone conclusion (if you only paid close enough attention)
College football has been a part of American culture since the late 1800s, but in recent years it has become one of the most popular sports in the country. With its thrilling plays, passionate fans, and exciting atmospheres, college football Continue reading How College Football Became So Popular in Ohio
And so, it is. The makeshift, occasionally exciting but mostly disappointing Tampa Bay Buccaneers season has come to an end. A shell of the team that won a Super Bowl two seasons ago now has more questions to answer than Continue reading The overly reactionary, slightly opinionated, layman’s take on the Buccaneers season (and extremely short post-season) and where to go from here
There are few generational talents playing in today’s NBA. I’d obviously include LeBron and KD on that list. Throw in Giannis and Steph for good measure. The younger generation includes phenoms like Luca Doncic and Nikola Jokic. And I would Continue reading The road to Ja (and more of what’s wrong with the Orlando Magic)
Hollywood is littered with some all-time, classic movies about revenge. Charles Bronson’s Deathwish series, the Kill Bill movies, Taken, Gladiator, Princess Bride, basically every Clint Eastwood western ever. And how could we forget Oldboy, the Korean original not the considerably Continue reading Lovie Smith: Ambassador of Vengeance
I would once again like to thank all those who participated in this year’s weekly pick ‘em contest. I know each of you scoured over the lines your designated week… and it showed. You guys went 54-30-1 on the season! Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Eighteen
Neither flu nor phlegm nor aches and pains can keep us from the swift completion of our appointed wagers. As both Kevin and I have been stricken with that debilitating, December bug thanks to that last spell of bad weather, Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Seventeen
