“The Captain Class”; by Sam Walker; 333 pages; Random House, 2017. Sam Walker began with one simple question. Through his research, the quest took a new direction. By the time he had completed his journey Walker had produced something both intended but also serendipitous. The outcome is both ironic and coincidental. That’s a rather sloppy … Continue reading Book review: The Captain Class
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Book review: ‘Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic
Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic (Reggie, Rollie, Catfish and Charlie Finley’s Swingin’ A’s’); by Jason Turbow; 2017; 386 pages; Haughton, Mifflin, Harcourt Publishing Co. “When Roy Eisenhardt showed up at the Coliseum toward the end of the year to familiarize himself with the front office he was stunned by the organizational wasteland before him.” So begins a … Continue reading Book review: ‘Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic
Remembering The great Tim Duncan
In my life I've only had a handful of favorite NBA players, usually they don't overlap. A favorite is, after all, a favorite. All shared a few characteristics in common. They played the game the right way, they played it well, they conducted themselves professionally, they were intense and refused to back down. And yeah, … Continue reading Remembering The great Tim Duncan
Former Phoenix John Brebbia makes a rare rise to the Major Leagues
John Brebbia entered his second Major League Baseball game Tuesday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. It was the fifth inning of a butt-ugly game between the Cardinals – the team Brebbia joined on Saturday from Triple A Memphis – and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The bases were loaded, Cards down 6-3. The previous … Continue reading Former Phoenix John Brebbia makes a rare rise to the Major Leagues
Updated: Mark and Luke Maye: The universe evens things out
Updated to correct Aloha Bowl loss instead of win. When Mark Maye was a high school football player in Charlotte he was probably the most highly recruited player in the state and among the most sought after in the nation. He was the prominent schoolboy quarterback prospect of his time. That he decided to go … Continue reading Updated: Mark and Luke Maye: The universe evens things out
Calling my NCAA bracket what it is, an Exercise in Sheer Madness
First of all, I’m painfully aware that no one cares about my NCAA Tournament bracket. No one gives a rat’s – or Rick Pitino’s – ass what teams I predict will be in the Final Four either. I get that. I don’t care about anyone else’s picks either – especially the experts at ESPN. But … Continue reading Calling my NCAA bracket what it is, an Exercise in Sheer Madness
Updated: You have meddled with the primal forces of nature Mr. Boeheim …
QUICK UPDATE: Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim tried to smooth over any ruffled feathers during a radio interview today but still believes his original statement about media markets. Roy Williams, on the other hand, seems to agree with me. The site could be just about anywhere because media is also everywhere. Read on. With all apologies … Continue reading Updated: You have meddled with the primal forces of nature Mr. Boeheim …
Yes, braying jackasses say the darndest things. Shocking, I know
Coaches and players involved in sports listen to a lot of guff from fans. Well, guff is too mild a word. Let’s just call it what it is and be done with it. It’s crap is what it is. My dad had another word for it: Horseshit. There, I wrote it for public consumption – … Continue reading Yes, braying jackasses say the darndest things. Shocking, I know
Time to talk Belichick and Lombardi
Vince Lombardi is probably the most quoted coach in the history of American sports. His expressions have evolved from pearls of wisdom bridging multiple eras into certifiable coachspeak and boardroom cliché. Stands to reason. He’s on the short list of the greatest coaches ever and until the rise of Bill Belichick and his pro football … Continue reading Time to talk Belichick and Lombardi
Madison's Avenue 