October 2011
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More Adventures in Shitty NFL Analysis from ESPN →
The not-shaving-until-we-lose thing is dumb. It’s dumb when hockey teams encourage their fans to do it. It’s dumb when Todd Haley does it. And it’s even dumber when people like Adam Schefter report on it like it’s actually a noteworthy part of the Chiefs’ winning streak. “But this is undeniable: Haley and the team both look different.” Shut up.
Oct 28th
John Clayton thinks the lockout is responsible for... →
…I still think John Clayton is an idiot.
Oct 26th
What’s with all this “Tim Tebow Legend Grows” bullshit after yesterday’s win over the Dolphins? The Broncos barely beat a winless team, with Tebow generally playing extremely poorly. Is that his legend, that he can play like shit but still lead comebacks against incredibly awful teams?
Oct 24th
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I’m really quite tired of self-referential Northerners writing about New Orleans in all the primary outlets. If you’re writing about here, you don’t need to mention the fact that you’re originally from Boston or Wisconsin or wherever. Keep to your topic, keep yourself out of it.
Oct 17th
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Stress Drinking During Football Games
I just tried to Google this and it yielded … nothing. But that’s a thing, right? Am I the only one who drinks more during games more because I’m nervous as hell, and less because I’m at a bar and it’s fun and we’re drinking and high-fiving and shouting that Who Dat chant? Yes? No. I know I’m not. Imma do a study.
Oct 14th
Dear Commish, Maybe it's because NFL games are way... →
Oct 14th