Notre Dame Football on, Yawn, NBC…Try To Stay Awake

Published on: 20th November, 2009

Since Notre Dame signed the contract with NBC to broadcast every Irish home game to the entire nation in 1991—yes, it’s been that long—these games have become marathons, usually lasting well over three hours and sometimes approaching the four-hour mark. There have been periodic references to this trend in the media, ...

A Plea From a Buckeye Fan: Get Rid of The Pretty Pony Helmets

Published on: 3rd October, 2009

I was watching last weekend's Ohio State-Illinois game, with the rain coming down in the Horseshoe and the lights starting to take affect in the late afternoon, when my buddy says: "What's up with the Pretty Pony helmets?"When the camera closed in on a Buckeye player, the helmets sparkled. I've ...

Preseason Football at Regular Season Prices…An NFL Travesty

Published on: 4th September, 2009

Convenience fees on tickets that are definitely inconvenient on your wallet. $5 hot dogs and $9 beers. Personal Seat Licenses. The NBA regular season. There are many scams in sports today, but is there a greater one than preseason NFL games at regular season prices?The Chicago Bears played the Cleveland Browns last ...

Here’s Guessing Brett Favre Won’t Make It to Opening Weekend

Published on: 21st August, 2009

Am I the only one who thinks Brett Favre is now wondering, "Oh sh*t, what did I get myself into?" He's had a few practices and been reminded that NFL players aren't the same as high school kids running pass patterns in Mississippi. He's met his new teammates and they seem ...