It’s an odd time here in Tampa Bay and not just because we’re in the middle of a global pandemic that has turned this, and pretty much every other city, on its head. No, it’s twilight zone time in Tampa Continue reading
Sorry, this post has been delayed. We’ve been celebrating Lord Stanley for two straight weeks. Here goes our official recount… as we recall. Walking into a stadium felt odd. After all, it’s been almost a full calendar year since any Continue reading
Two things stand out most to me about the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. First is, I went to see three of those Finals games here in Tampa with my stepfather. He had the hook up on some primo seats. Not Continue reading
Breathe. The top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning got swept out of last year’s NHL Playoffs in the opening round by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Breathe. Those 2018-19 Lightning, who were the league favorite to win the Stanley Cup, ended up making Continue reading
My friend Milhouse is a gambling degenerate. That, plus so many other reasons, is why we get along, kindred spirits if you will. Considering he and I have been quarantined for a while (not together, that would be weird), he Continue reading
Five Boston Bruins fans walk into an Irish pub. I know this sounds like a bad joke that ends in either a bloody, chowder-spilled bar brawl or regrettable vomit stains all over someone’s vintage Bobby Orr jersey. You’ll be happy Continue reading
“There’s no comfort in the truth, pain is all you’ll find” -George Michael, Careless Whisper Please allow me to vent. And if you live in the Tampa Bay area and have just suffered through the highest of highs only Continue reading
It was the best of Sundays, it was the worst of Sundays. Waking up to bacon, cinnamon rolls and fresh-brewed coffee in bed is never a bad thing, especially when the hearty meal accompanies a day chock full of championship Continue reading
Three big tournaments are upon us and for the first time in a long time, there are three overwhelming favorites to win all three. March Madness is only days away with Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils under a Continue reading
By J-Dub and SportsChump J-Dub doesn’t know what being a sports fan in Tampa means, but SportsChump has filled and entire corner of the interwebz with that angst. Imagine what your sporting fandom must be like with a steady diet Continue reading