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Boycott Baseball Until Nats Boot Bowden

25, Feb 2009

Ballpark tour, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.
I was already disgusted with the Washington Nationals before General Manager Jim Bowden became embroiled in a federal investigation related to a Latin America scouting scandal. The Nats had every reason to fire Bowden before the allegations surfaced. Now I’m wondering why they’re waiting.
After last year’s pathetic campaign — [...]

The Steel Curtain, Circa 2008

30, Dec 2008

Here’s some great video of the defensive stars on the Pittsburgh Steelers during a recent photo shoot for ESPN The Magazine.

My Retirement From Fantasy Sports

23, Dec 2008

Fantasy Football Champion, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.
 
I’m going to pull a Jerome Bettis and announce my retirement while I’m on top — from fantasy sports, that is. Yesterday, for the first time in five years, I captured a fantasy football championship against my friend and fantasy rival Ehren Reed, whom I’ve battled in baseball [...]

NFL: Santonio Holmes’ TD Was Legit

17, Dec 2008

The most controversial call of the NFL season wasn’t actually all that controversial. The NFL’s vice president of officiating, Mike Pereira, says the decision to award Santonio Holmes a touchdown during the Steelers game against the Ravens was correct. The thugs from Baltimore can bark up another tree.

Hat tip: Steelers Depot Blog

State of the Nation Is Grim for Nationals

16, Dec 2008

Today the Washington Nationals invited fans to a “State of the Nation” chat with General Manager Jim Bowden, a man whom I’ve ridiculed in the past for his atrocious decisions and horrible trades. I decided to give Bowden another chance and joined the chat today in hopes of having him answer my question.
I wanted to [...]

The NFL’s $66 Million Fumble

17, Nov 2008

Last night when the Steelers’ Troy Polamalu scooped up a San Diego Chargers fumble and dove into the endzone, I was thrilled to see an exciting ending to a hard-fought game. Minutes later, the officiating crew took the TD away and ruled the play an illegal forward pass by the Charges. It didn’t seem to [...]

He … Could … Go … All … the … Way

3, Nov 2008

During an interview at halftime of Monday Night Football, ESPN’s Chris Berman asked John McCain what he wanted voters to think about when they went to the polls on Election Day. I love McCain’s sense of humor.

‘I’ve Always Been a Phillies Fan’

20, Oct 2008

A few years ago, Tom Kuiper wrote a book called “I’ve Always Been a Yankees Fan: Hillary Clinton in Her Own Words.” On the cover was a photo of Hillary wearing a Cubs baseball cap.
Seems that Democrat politicians can’t make up their minds when it comes to baseball. Today it was Barack Obama who cast [...]

Reaction to VP Debate, Advice for Palin

3, Oct 2008

20081002_JRB_debate_stlouis-38, originally uploaded by Barack Obama.
If I had to do it over again, I probably would have chosen to watch the Pitt vs. South Florida game last night rather than the vice presidential debate. The Panthers pulled off an upset against the No. 10 ranked Bulls.
Sarah Palin pulled off an upset, too, although hers was [...]

Fitting End to Bad Year at Nationals Park

26, Sep 2008

Geico Geko, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.
Last night’s final home game at Nationals Park was billed as Fan Appreciation Night. It was fitting that the game was washed out by rain. After spending the whole season under-appreciating fans, the baseball gods expressed their displeasure at the Nationals on our behalf.
I’ve been a partial season-ticket holder [...]


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