In the spirit of Jimmy the Greek, we’re going to offer you some stone cold locks this football weekend. Or, just some spurious guesses based…
Why Ray Rice Is Secretly On Pace For His Best Season Ever
A quarter of the way in, Ray Rice’s 2011 season may not look like much at first glance. The 24 year-old Raven running back…
The Wire’s “The Greek” Offers You Some “Business Opportunities” This Weekend
In the spirit of Jimmy the Greek, we’re going to offer you some stone cold locks this football weekend. Or, just some spurious guesses…
What To Expect When You’re Expecting [A Stanley Cup]
Last night we got our first look at the ever-developing unit that is the “real” 2011-12 Washington Capitals. They looked sharp and won 3-1…
Anti-Moneyball: The Story Of The 1998 Orioles
Moneyball, without overstating it, is the most important and impressive non-fiction book I’ve ever read. I even read it at a time when I…
A Tale Of Two Cities: Nashville, Baltimore, And NHL Growth
Tonight professional hockey will return to Baltimore for the first time in over a decade. It will do so in the form of a…
When Discipline Meets Depth: Edsall’s No-Nonsense Approach
18 to 23 year old guys are idiots. I know because I used to be one. As long as there is college football, there will…
Ravens, Steelers, And A Tradition Of B.E.A.T.D.O.W.N.
The Ravens took the Steelers out to the old woodshed for a good old-fashioned shellacking in week 1. This is obviously cause for optimism.…
2001: A Football Odyssey
Every year around this time, and especially this weekend, columnists the world over will trot out their “where was I on 9/11” story or…
Bright Colors, State Flags, Hearts And Minds: The Method Behind Maryland’s Madness
Last night the Maryland Terrapins opened up their 2011 campaign with an uneven but encouraging victory over a shorthanded Miami squad. More importantly, Randy…