Without a single playoff down being played, it’s a fairly safe bet that Tim Tebow will go into the books as the biggest storyline…
Screw It, Let’s Look Past The Colts
NFL commentators love to chastise teams for “looking ahead,” like it’s some sort of mortal sin. Coaches and players play into this fear and…
What NHL Realignment Means For Washington, Plus New Conference Power Rankings
With the news coming yesterday that the NHL will reorganize itself next into four conferences (as opposed to two conferences with three divisions each),…
Calling Timeout On The Caps
I love all my local teams, but I feel a different sort of passion toward the Washington Capitals. I can be critical of every…
Bon Voyage, Bruce
Nine months ago, I wondered if it was completely nuts to fire the NHL’s best active coach in terms of winning percentage. I suppose…
Thanksgiving Performance Cements Suggs’ Legacy
Terrell Suggs does not do anything quietly. Quiet people do not found “Ball So Hard” universities. Quiet people don’t have offensive formations named after…
A Thankful Baltimore Sports Fan
Sportswriting, and all forms of narrative or editorial for that matter, exists because of conflict. Whether dire or trivial, the reason we have anything…
Playing In Ray’s Shadow
I think of the future quite a bit. Especially when it comes to sports. If you play Madden long enough or daydream far enough,…
The Cartoon Bird, Retail Therapy, and Oriole Fandom
I don’t think it shocked anyone this morning when the Orioles announced changes to their 2012 uniform set, which predictably includes prominent placement of…
Joe Paterno’s Penn State: The View Beyond The Valley
It’s an easy, scenic three hours up the road from here to Happy Valley. The most exciting thing you’ll see is a spun-out 18-wheeler…