When HBO aired the Real Sports report about the Red Wings/Pistons arena subsidy scam last week, a major talking point from Detroit’s Serious People was “tsk-tsk there should have been a community benefits agreement.” The Serious People of Detroit had no such qualms—or any other qualms—about the deal when it was struck… Read more
“Refusing to pay ransoms or to make other concessions to terrorists is, clearly, the surest way to break the cycle, because if kidnappers consistently fail to get what they want, they will have a strong incentive to stop taking hostages in the first place. There is empirical evidence to support this.” Read more
Best I saw was that this is third year in a row they’ve drafted a QB who was senior bowl MVP. Other two are Kyle Lauletta and Davis Webb.
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Not knowing what conference or maybe even which teams you are watching, an obsession with “fiber,” a [racially coded] disdain for “swag,” a vague conversation ending quote when you don’t feel like talking about something anymore (“you never know”) - I think Dave Gettleman is my deceased grandpa. Read more
“It just felt white, y’know?” Read more
I’m an Eagles fan. I just realized- WE get to face Daniel Jones twice a year!
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Jones was drafted for one reason. He was hand picked by the Manning Family to be Eli’s successor. He’s the only kid Eli would agree to mentor at all. Have you seen any of the interviews with Jones? It’s like watching Eli talk without the southern drawl. He is completely devoid of any personality whatsoever. It’s made… Read more
You mean that time they started a black QB on December 3, 2017 and then the coach and GM got fired on December 4, 2017? Read more
“In time you’ll be very pleased,” Gettleman promised. Read more
This bears all the hallmarks of a decision made by a John Mara-owned organization. Read more
At least you got to go home and listen to Santa Monica, after the draft you just go home with...regret? Read more
Acedia sounds like a virtue not a sin. “And Lo, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Hey did Bradley say anything about me? I feel like maybe if I wore a brighter sash, and got promoted to assistant manager at the cafe he might notice me, but then I'd have to deal with the Janets every day, and I JUST CAN'T, UGH’.” Read more
Does the best team ever win the Stanley Cup? Read more
I missed the Sportsnet/TSN rundown this morning morning because of these fantastic games last night, but can someone tell me if they followed the leafs with the BJs? They almost came back to win with a grand slam in the eighth! They almost won! That’s a huge Toronto Sports Story. Read more