Lovie Smith: Ambassador of Vengeance

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

Brett Favre and Dick Vermeil sound like old white guys

DeShaun Watson is one of the most talented young quarterbacks in the NFL.  He plays for the Houston Texans who, since he’s been their quarterback, have had a fair amount of success… until recently. In 2018, Watson and the Texans Continue reading Brett Favre and Dick Vermeil sound like old white guys

Twitter celebrates the roller-coaster ride that is Jameis Winston

In a first half of football that saw Jameis Winston turn the ball over three times, go down by two touchdowns, then lead his team back only to lose to the Houston Texans, both Twitter and Tampa were abuzz. I’m Continue reading Twitter celebrates the roller-coaster ride that is Jameis Winston

Three things that pissed me off about the NFL last weekend (and no, the kneeling wasn’t one of them)

I’m going to channel my inner commander-in-chief for a moment and rant about all things wrong with the NFL.  (Currently adjusting combover, spraying on fake orange tan).  Okay, I’m ready. One of my beefs has to do with coaching (or Continue reading Three things that pissed me off about the NFL last weekend (and no, the kneeling wasn’t one of them)

Drugs, lies and Brian Cushing’s everlasting erection

“Honesty is such a lonely word.” –          Billy Joel   I did not have sexual relations with that woman.  I’ve never bet on baseball.  I cannot tell a lie, I did chop down that cherry tree. Blatant mistruths have been Continue reading Drugs, lies and Brian Cushing’s everlasting erection

Chumpservations, Vol. 38: Frogs, floods and circus freaks

Sports fans, please forgive me.  It’s been nearly a year since my last Chumpservations.  So, without further ado, let’s get this reunion started, shall we? Making sense of the unicycle I was driving home from the supermarket the other evening Continue reading Chumpservations, Vol. 38: Frogs, floods and circus freaks

Stick a fork in ‘em Sunday

We’re going to start a new feature here at SportsChump where we celebrate the ugly by sticking the proverbial fork in it.  And in this year’s NFL, there is plenty of ugly to go around. Even though it’s only Week Continue reading Stick a fork in ‘em Sunday

Another one bites the dust: NFL veterans realize their true net worth

It’s getting bloody out on the tundra and offensive and defensive linemen are still on spring break. By the time next NFL season rolls around, we’re going to need an all-inclusive fan guide to see who’s playing where and this Continue reading Another one bites the dust: NFL veterans realize their true net worth

Field goals count for three points and other important lessons in football

A friend and I were driving around town last week listening to the local broadcast of the Outback Bowl.  Even though I live in Tampa and he was just visiting, he and I determined that bowl game, which featured neither Continue reading Field goals count for three points and other important lessons in football

Reasons we love sports, Vols. 1 and 2: Fruit baskets and breakups (video)

Listen to the next few stories and follow along, as if you haven’t already.  They might help you sports fans on the fringe understand why so many of us on the other end of that spectrum tailgate on Saturdays, huddle Continue reading Reasons we love sports, Vols. 1 and 2: Fruit baskets and breakups (video)