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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?
Let’s discuss “the hook” for a moment, shall we? It’s generally annoying to hear an amateur gambler use this expression, offering up verbiage like “seven-and-the-hook” or “I lost by the hook,” so what does it mean when they say that? Continue reading Week 8 College/NFL Picks: The Wife and the Hook
Elimination, surprises and home teams gone bad. Last week, I bragged (bad idea) about how I was still alive in all four of my eliminator pools. Then came Week Five and a clean sweep in memoriam. Cue the Sarah McLaughlin Continue reading Week Six College/NFL Picks: Coach’s Calls to Keep Collaborators Cookin’
Perfection. When we think of perfection, we think of things like the Sistine Chapel, the first two Godfather movies, Nolan Ryan’s fastball or the first 37 fights of Mike Tyson’s career. We fruitlessly chase perfection, hoping just to be good Continue reading Week Three College/NFL Picks: Milhouse’s Extremely Level Playing Field
Remember all that nonsense I wrote recently about SportsChump being a website by the people and for the people? Well, it’s true! Who amongst you currently reading hasn’t commented, contributed, subscribed (hit that floating little button), brainstormed, texted, laughed, cried, Continue reading Contributing Writer Suggests Separation of University and Sports
Let’s ruffle some feathers, shall we? Far be it from me to criticize the man who is commonly considered the greatest college football coach of all time, or at least of this generation, but Nick Saban has just released his Continue reading Nick Saban’s stance on NIL proves dinosaurs still roam Planet Earth
Meet Swoops, aka Balboa, aka Hall of Fame, aka Brandon. Brandon is pictured here holding his well-earned Louisville tumbler (he’s an alum) because he is the only person in this year’s contest to go a perfect 5-0. Hey, nobody said Continue reading Week 17 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports vs The Barber
It’s championship week, boys and girls, the weekend where the last remaining college football teams stake their claim to a playoff berth. Michigan, Georgia, Florida State and Washington control their destinies. All they need to do is beat Iowa, Alabama, Continue reading Week 13 College and NFL Pick ‘Em: SportsChump vs The Wife Hates Sports vs Rising Storms
I just encountered my favorite, new sports story of the year. There’s a shift in the balance of power in both college and professional sports and it’s happening right before our very eyes. As recently as this year, nobody ever Continue reading Tennessee fights back as the sports revolution remains televised
The season is off to a solid start, or at least that’s what my sportsbook account is telling me. While my counterparts struggle with minus money, I’ve been able to choose key games correctly and load up on them for Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Four
