Since when does Darren Rovell run @TomahawkNation? Read more

The Concourse started as a vague, embryonic thing: "Throw shit at the wall and see what sticks" was more or less my initial job description. I agree that the backbone should be established writers here—not just naturally Concourse-oriented folks like Drew, Albert, Will, and Jolie, but the "sports people" here getting… Read more

- I'm a sucker for longreads. More longreads from the staff*, from former staffers, outside writers, or even commenters (shitehawk, IMG-types who can demonstrate the appropriate chops in the way of knowledge of their topic, writing skills, etc). People writing longform items about which they are passionate and highly… Read more

1) I would like to see Craggs write again. Sidelining your best writer because he is "the editor" seems silly to me, particularly if you're looking to provide the best content. Read more

Greg Howard inspired me to make a black Grantland after reading the piece of Whitlock. Read more

also, you guys were onto something with the streaming links during the world cup. I don't subscribe to cable, so the internet is my primary medium of consumption. I appreciate platforms that acknowledge my modus operandi Read more

The problem I see is that there is, especially in the sports journalism world, a fundamental balance between access and favor/discretion. You can't have (or keep) the former without the latter. Read more

If we are starting from scratch: Read more

I use sports sites in several ways, some of which overlap. In descending order of frequency: Read more

I'd like less regressive bullshit in the comments. Read more

What they said, but with scores on the top of the page so I didn't have to visit ESPN for the results and Deadspin to find out how I should think about the results. Read more

Definitely understand that one. Mike Wise (Washington Post writer) had a show on before Dukes/LaVar's show. He wanted nothing to do with them. Wouldn't joke with them, talk to them, nothing. It was like standing watch while your girlfriend packed her stuff up and left whenever they had to do the studio switch. Other… Read more

Lots of talk about LaVar behind his back. WWE and WWF show or something they did on the weekends. Chad was always pretty full of himself, because although he was a co-host he kind of led the show and LaVar threw in his commentary as he felt necessary. Chad always saw it as his show, with just LaVar's name on it.… Read more

I actually worked/interned on the LaVar Arrington show with Chad Dukes on WJFK a few years ago. I disliked him very much. I have a few stories, but the one that stood out to me was that he would have all of his phone screeners put a star (*) next to a callers name if they were African American. If you messed up and… Read more

Worked with him during his brief stint in Phoenix about, Christ, eight years ago now. Not sure what he's like these days, but he was a petulant, loud, obnoxious cock then. Read more

In defense of the Qatari government, they didn't expect the workers to still be alive. Read more

I remember sitting in the theater thinking, "Stupid Elsa, that's not even the nicest cup there!" I just knew Donavan's face was going to melt, because there were much fancier cups. I was ashamed that I didn't pick the correct cup right away. Read more

It's funny, because I thought the same thing for the longest time, but I rewatched the movie a few years ago (and again just recently) and I kind of side with the 90% now. If you watch the look on Elsa's face as she's picking out the "Grail", she kind of has a smarmy, "I'm about to really outsmart you" look on her… Read more

Yes, but Jesus was a carpenter, and the movies love to lay the plainly seen symbolism on thick so the people at home would know it's the one made of wood and feel smart. Elsa knew which one was the right one. Read more

I can only imagine the time and effort it must have taken to build a Lego replica of NYC. Read more