Even Frank Costanza Knew that $12 Million Dollars for Hideki “I Rob You” was a bad deal. The year was 1990. When the Oakland A’s added Willie McGee and Harold Baines in late season trades, teaming with Mark McGwire, Jose… Read More ›
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The argument against a Playoff Model in College Football
There is something seriously wrong with a postseason tournament where a 7-9 team has more wins combined than the #1 seeds in each conference. I offer you Exhibit A, the 2010-11 NFL playoffs. As the Green Bay Packers get ready… Read More ›
The National Football League: Is it Parity or Parody?
In the now infamous diagram circulated on the internet by Reddit user Danchan22, NFL teams can be connected in circular fashion based on wins and losses. With such results, it begs the question, who or what exactly is the NFL… Read More ›
Root Root Root for the Home Team, Why Would I do Such a Thing?
(1/27/2009) As I sat on my bar stool listening to an Arizona Cardinal’s “fan” lecture me about rooting for the home team, ostensibly because I had the unmitigated gall to wear a Steelers cap to a local eatery, I could… Read More ›
2009 NFL Playoffs; Parity or Parody?
2009 NFL Playoffs; Parity or Parody? (1/20/2009) Is anyone else paying attention this year? Is it really the case that the NFC will be sending the 9-7 Cardinals to the Super bowl this year? Is this really the best the… Read More ›
