And then came the hangover. I'm still excited to see what the New Bills can do. And I'm still excited to see Todd Bowles stand up in front of the New York media and have to grind out the words "We have every confidence in Geno Smith as our starting quarterback"
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them
Your “What Blessings The Gods Have Bestowed Upon Us” Monday Open Thread
/opens browser I didn't know Holocaust equivalencies were such an integral part of the Massachusetts curriculum. Really, I could go on. Such unbridled, unrepentant, undiluted yet deluded hate; it really could only come from the world's most "oppressed" "nation" of sports "fans". It was what I needed on a Monday morning. I may never
Your “Freaky Friday” Open Thread
I can do this... I can do this... /deep breath... That was a pretty go-- FUCK THE BLACKHAWKS!!! Dammit. I'll take anybody but them. C'mon Blues. This emotion is just more proof that the only Canadians tuning into the playoffs are hate-watching the games. Not much on the NFL front 6 days (SIX. DAYS!) before the
Your “Well, That Was Fun” Thursday Open Thread
The Usual Suspensions (The Final Chapter)
INT. SCOTT HANSON’S OFFICE – DAY VARIABLE KENT is sitting in an office chair, having just finished telling his story. SCOTT HANSON is standing silently, fascinated by KENT's unbelievable story of intrigue, betrayal, and murder. PETER KING is seated on the edge of HANSON's desk, sipping his coffee and staring blithely
Balls of Steel’s AFL Beat – Midweek Special!
I know you're disappointed that, for travel-related reasons, your weekly dose of AFL Beat will be delayed. In an effort to tide you over, I offer this little analysis I did in which I asked the question: What if the NFL used the AFL system to determine playoff seedings? I compiled the
CrimeBeat!: Thirty Days Has Smarch
Oh god. The nightmares. The craving. The soul-crushing emptiness for those of us who do not Sully Ourselves with thoughts of Lesser Sports. The Bleakness walks among us, fellow pilgrims. It's another month until the draft. Another goddamned month. There is precious little relief in sight. Unless Will Fuller does the
Huh, What – Head Punches Cause Concussions?
In another example of Roger Goodell being able to point at another sports league and cackle maniacally, the NHL is being exposed as willfully knowing that fighting causes head trauma, and that head trauma can lead players to do extreme things. Also, there's an implicit understanding through the email chain
The “William Gaines Memorial Election” Wednesday Open Thread
CrimeBeat!: Booooooooooorrred
The Usual Suspensions (Part 4)
EXT. DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - DAY. Exterior shot of the arrivals terminal at Denver International Airport. A large black SUV pulls up to the curb. Two men sit inside the vehicle, waiting patiently for the arrival of a passenger. The driver of the vehicle, an extremely large young white man, peers out the
