I remember the first time I fell in love. Before Kelly Kapowski, Power Rangers, or Pokémon, I was introduced to the game of baseball. I have never known a time in my life where the game of baseball wasn't my favorite sport. Yes, football, basketball, and soccer are enjoyable but for me there is something … Continue reading The Greatest Game
sports talk
Dear Chipper,
I am not sure if it was the fact that you were from the Jacksonville area. Maybe, it was the World Championship you helped the Braves capture in the mid-90s. Perhaps, the MVP season amidst an era of performance enhancing drugs is what did it for me. As a baseball loving adolescent, Chipper Jones was … Continue reading Dear Chipper,
NFL Week 5
11-3. You read that correctly. That is some kind of good but I do not want to brag cause this is a new week and anything can happen. Like 12-2. Here are my picks. Jacksonville at Buffalo- Well the Jaguars are coming off a huge victory against the Colts. You might remember that I correctly … Continue reading NFL Week 5
NFL Week 4
8-8. You do not make the playoffs (normally) but your head coach does not get fired (normally). Thats what my record was last week in my Week 3 picks. My upset special came through, thanks in large part to New Orleans kicker Garret Hartley. Yet, I picked the Jacksonville Jaguars to defeat the Eagles as … Continue reading NFL Week 4
NFL week 3
It's been awhile. Its actually been a long time since my last entry. I understand my following of readers have been crying out for more entries so I must oblige. I'm going to offer my picks for week 3 in the NFL and maybe just maybe a little analysis along the way. First game is … Continue reading NFL week 3
UF/FSU…. The Rivalry?
Its 2006. Heralded backup freshman quarterback, Tim Tebow, fakes a handoff on the goaline then rolls out to his left. He stiff arms a defender and dives into the endzone for the first touchdown of his collegiate career. Everyone knows what has happened since. 135 TDs, SEC rushing TD record, 2 National Championships, 1 Heisman, … Continue reading UF/FSU…. The Rivalry?
its time for a change
chien mang wang, starting pitcher of the New York Yankees, just called me and said he completely agreed with my new theory. Randy Johnson sent me a text saying the same. What do these two have in common? They both injured themselves while trying to hit in the National League. For years now, since 1973, … Continue reading its time for a change
The Final Four
believe it or not the NBA has finally made it to the Conference Finals. it only took a month but they are finally here. in the west we have the L.A. Lakers versus the Denver Nuggets. And in the East we have the Cleveland Lebrons versus the Orlando Magic. I do not care about the … Continue reading The Final Four
the day of the fan…
i listen to a podcast by Bill Simmons weekly. Daily actually. recently he had an author by the name of Chuck Klosterman on his podcast and they discussed the death of the newspaper and what were the causes. Within this conversation Bill Simmons, the host, mentioned that fans are no longer as passionate as they … Continue reading the day of the fan…
R.I.P.
on February 16, 2009 the jacksonville jaguars pulled the plug on a long time friend. Fred Taylor has been released from his duties as the long time running back of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is currently 16th overall on the all time rushing list. He has played his entire career (11 seasons) for the Jaguars. … Continue reading R.I.P.