The Burrowhead paternity tests that captivated Championship Weekend

“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

Why the Buffalo Bills collapse was a forgone conclusion (if you only paid close enough attention)

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)

The overly reactionary, slightly opinionated, layman’s take on the Buccaneers season (and extremely short post-season) and where to go from here

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

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Eighteen

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

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Seventeen

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

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Sixteen

After witnessing the season-long success of our guest prognosticators, I have decided to put this faux-gambling experiment into its proper perspective.  It is time to compare our results to this year’s NFL teams. While still not earning the most money Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Sixteen

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Fifteen

It’s embarrassing when you run a sports-related website, host a sports-related contest, ask contributors to pick football games against the spread… and watch impatiently as they out pick you.  That’s just not normal for two extremely knowledgeable fellows such as Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Fifteen

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Fourteen

We’re going to keep this week’s intro short and sweet, as your favorite weary traveler/sports blogger just got back from New York City for seeing about a girl. The climate was cold, the food was fabulous, and the company was Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Fourteen

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Thirteen

We are finally getting down to the nitty gritty in college football.  While Georgia and Michigan are sitting pretty at one and two and can probably even afford a loss in their championship games, third and fourth-seeded TCU and USC Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Thirteen

The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Twelve

“Whoever wrote this paper doesn’t know the first thing about Kurt Vonnegut.” Every time I think of one of the 20th century’s most brilliant authors, I don’t think about Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle or Breakfast of Champions.  I think of the Continue reading The Wife Hates SportsChump 2022 Weekend Pick ‘Em: Week Twelve