Category Archives: Sports

Gone Bowlin’

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jason

A big win today by my Tennessee Volunteers against Iowa in the Gator Bowl. (I can’t bring myself to call it the “Taxslayer Bowl.”) First postseason win since 2008. First winning season since 2009. Wins in four out of our … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jason

Time for my annual list of the best books I’ve read this year. Every year I set a goal for myself to read 52 books – one per week. After years of coming close, I finally hit the mark back … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 9

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jason

As of this writing, the Royals are leading the O’s 5-1 in the fifth of Game 1 of the ALCS. I’ve said it already, but it’s really refreshing to see these young, hungry clubs vying for the AL pennant. Tonight … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jason

After a thrilling LDS round of play, the League Championship Series are set to begin this weekend. I know baseball takes its lumps these days for several issues: pace of game, length of season, the residual disenchantment with the steroid … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jason

The Dodgers and Giants have dominated the NL West this season. For a period of time, the Giants had the best record in the game. Since mid-summer, the Giants have only been a couple of games above .500. But they … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 28

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jason

As a Cardinal fan, I’ve followed the NL Central closely all season. Most Cards fans have been frustrated by this club’s lack of consistency all year. Last year’s team thrived by hitting an all-time best .330 with runners in scoring … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 26

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jason

Well, I promised to write about the National League after review the AL for most of the week. So I’ll do that. But I have to say: Jeter. This guy. What a perfect ending. Just perfect. But seriously, you couldn’t … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 25

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jason

With only a few days left in the season, I’m going to take a crack at handicapping the AL Awards. AL MVP As I wrote earlier in the week, I think Trout finally wins his first MVP award this season. … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 24

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jason

At the July 31 trade deadline, the Oakland A’s were 25 games above .500, scoring more than 5 runs per game, and cruising toward a date with October. Having already gone “all in” by dealing prized prospect Addison Russell to … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 23

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jason

On Opening Day, the Detroit Tigers boasted the 5th highest payroll in the majors. Kansas City, meanwhile, stood at #19. Despite a payroll delta of over $70 million, the Tigers and Royals are locked in a final-week battle for the … Continue reading →

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