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I may have found a glitch in the Matrix. Either that, or I’m one step closer to losing my mind. You be the judge. Now that you can legally gamble on sports in 38 of 50 states, as anyone who Continue reading Beating the Rock, Vol 1.: Live Wagering and Foul Trouble
I didn’t bet much in the 1990s. Don’t get me wrong. I’d sit at the occasional cruise line, blackjack table, or place a wager with a friend, but at that point in my life, I’d never been to Las Vegas Continue reading History in the making: Patrick Mahomes remains safest play on board
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)
As an overly emotional football fan who also gambles on the sport, it’s hard not to be reactionary. Tempering expectations is a skill few possess. The rational we like to think bigger picture and look at the football season in Continue reading Bucs bamboozled, Chiefs code crack back
I don’t know much about Len Dawson. I never saw him play football. By the time I started watching the game rather religiously, he was already well into the broadcast booth. Dawson was damn good at his jobs too. He Continue reading Len Dawson, Bill Ray and one of the most iconic sports photographs ever captured
I am still reeling from last weekend’s NFL Playoff action. Raise your hands if you woke up Monday morning wanting more football. To recap: Brady and Rodgers got bounced, as did both number one seeds. Three of the four games Continue reading NFL Playoff Pick ‘Em Round Three: Championship Week Edition
Patrick Mahomes’ mother is furious… and the NFL is taking note. Regular watchers of the National Football League know that last year’s Super Bowl runners-up, the Kansas City Chiefs, are having a very un-Chiefs-like start. While their defense has been Continue reading NFL to change record book thanks to Patrick Mahomes’ mom
