Category Archives: Sports

Bracketology

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Jason

Well, once again it’s time for that most ancient of March traditions. No, I’m not talking about sprinkling pre-emergent herbicide on your yard with that little mini-wheelbarrow thingy. It’s bracket time, baby and I’m stoked because that means it’s time … Continue reading →

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Yankee Irving / Cardinal Joshua

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Jason

Tonight we watched one of our favorite movies, Everyone’s Hero. This has been one of my favorites for the past year or so. And tonight I finally figured out why.

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Kurt Being Kurt

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Jason

Two athletes made headlines this week for the multi-million dollar contracts they signed. Both of them are nearing the end of their careers. Both are among the best at what they do. And both of them will be greatly compensated … Continue reading →

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Little Boys and their Heroes

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Jason

I can’t even muster up the energy to write a full-length post on the recent news of Alex Rodriguez’s steroid use, an allegation he confirmed in an “apology” interview with Peter Gammons on ESPN last night. Needless to say, as … Continue reading →

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Football Friday: Super Sunday Edition

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Jason

Well, we’re down to the final football pick of the season. Honestly, this is just about the only interest point for me with this game. I could absolutely care less about either of these teams; there are zero compelling players … Continue reading →

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Football Friday: Round Three

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Jason

Well, two rounds in and things are looking pretty bleak for the Bybee’s and their football picks. Here are the standings:Joshua: 4-4Sunny: 3-5Jason: 3-5Abby Kate: 2-3 (She only picks certain games. What a diva.) Don’t take any of us to … Continue reading →

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Football Friday: Round Two

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Jason

Well, if last week proved anything, it’s that football prognosticating is an inexact science. It also proved that my son might be an NFL Pick ‘Em prodigy. After the first weekend’s batch of games, Joshua sits atop the leaderboard with … Continue reading →

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A Chip Off the Old Block

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Jason

Today, while the other children were napping, I introduced Jackson to the greatness that is Madden football. He loved having his own controller like Daddy; he had fun pushing all the buttons and moving the little joystick around. After a … Continue reading →

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Football Friday: Round One

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Jason

For the past couple of years, the NFL has dwarfed college football for me. There are just more intriguing players and storylines in the NFL. It’s hard for me to get jazzed up about the myriad BCS implications of a … Continue reading →

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Congrats to Wide Load

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jason

Congratulations are in order to my old buddy Lane Widick, the winner of this year’s League of Extraordinary Gentleperson’s Fantasy Football League. Lane’s squad, the adroitly named Wide Load, steamrolled through the regular season with an 11-3 mark before lapping … Continue reading →

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