College football’s conference championship week is upon us. Rivalry week has come and gone. It was a good one. And it was a long one. It was acutely long if you tuned into the 4 hour and 53 minute and 7 overtime Texas A&M victory over LSU. That marathon was won by the slimmest of …
College football’s conference championship week is upon us. Rivalry week has...
Some stats, when the body of work is accumulated over many years, are way more indicative of future performance than others. The folks at Deadspin spun this very well done analysis of the Pittsburgh Steelers won/loss record when they travel west vs. when they don’t. It compares their lack of success to other teams …
Some stats, when the body of work is accumulated over many...
Do you remember just a few (or many) years ago when your teacher spoke the nine most dreaded words you heard that day? “Today we are going to have a pop quiz.” Remember what your (printable) reaction was? Do “oh boy,” “jeez,” “gosh darn,” or even”dammit” or stronger come to mind? Well it’s that time …
Do you remember just a few (or many) years ago when...
On November 8th, 1970 the New Orleans Saints were hosting the Detroit Lions in old Tulane Stadium. The Superdome was little more than a hope and a dream at that point. The Saints won/loss record was a disappointing 1-5-1 on the season. Prior to this dismal 1970 start the franchise had set a record in …
On November 8th, 1970 the New Orleans Saints were hosting the...
Week 13, aka Rivalry Week, provided all of the “wow factor” that week twelve, aka Yawn Week, lacked. And better yet, like turkey, you got served portions Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The outcomes (one of which took 4 hours and 53 minutes) provided some clarity as to who might be in the playoffs, or bowling, …
Week 13, aka Rivalry Week, provided all of the “wow factor”...
Did you participate in the mad dash for your cash called Black Friday? In today’s world you can “save” money without out even getting in the car. Retailers provide brick and mortar locations and virtual locations to entice you. For your sanity we hope that if you did it did not involve any time on …
Did you participate in the mad dash for your cash called...
If Lefty and Shorty were still with us on Thanksgiving evening the night might have unfolded like this. Lefty and Shorty sat quietly in the cool fall air. It was nearly midnight and cars were nowhere to be found. Lefty- Why do we stay open till midnight on Thanksgiving? Shorty- So that we can discuss how …
If Lefty and Shorty were still with us on Thanksgiving evening...
Thanksgiving has come and is nearly gone. That means Rivalry Week is upon us. It starts Turkey Day night with the Egg Bowl. Abby has no egg on her jowls however. A difficult week to wager nicked her just a bit. Her won/loss record is dead even at 18-18-1. We give thanks that her bones …
Thanksgiving has come and is nearly gone. That means Rivalry Week...
We have much to be thankful for. Realize that. Embrace that. And, take a moment today to embrace someone or many and tell them how thankful you are to be able to enjoy your time with them. If someone or something has you down, remember that the situation could always be worse. Brighter days are …
We have much to be thankful for. Realize that. Embrace that. ...
One of the many gifts that Boom Boom gave us was the torrent of quips about how one leads one’s life. He could say so much by saying so little. A statement at just the right moment resonated in my young, eager eardrums. How I interpreted or applied it was up to me. No more …
One of the many gifts that Boom Boom gave us was...
