Entries from October 2009

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Pac Man Flaunts Boxing’s Immutable Law

GRID IRON..only eight teams currently rank in the top 15 on both sides of the ball; Denver (9/2), Green Bay (8/3), Indy (4/9), Miami (15/13), New Orleans (1/11), New England (3/6), the New York Giants (6/1) and Pittsburgh (7/8)…nine teams reside in the bottom 15 on both sides of the ball. The wretched teams include [...]

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Two Who Make Their Livings As Punters

Gambling is part of the culture in Britain and Ireland, with many successful punters waging their trade via the abundant bookies and betting shops. Very little thrills me as much as a session with a real live gambler, the type so successful that they no longer punch the clock. If they are amenable, I’ll take [...]

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

O’Brien Tips Hand with Selection for the Classic

GRID IRON..if Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams has instructed Jeff Fisher to start Vince Young on Sunday, then I would expect the coach to comply. Fisher is refusing to name a starter for “competitive” reasons but these dice are loaded. For the record, I would stick with Kerry Collins…dodged a major bullet in my Suicide [...]

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

The Wretched Existence of a Toronto Sports Fan; Kessel Can Thrive, Hedo Not So Much

It’s nice to focus on sports after very trying times at work. My company underwent a massive downsizing last week and it was painful to say farewell to so many friends. Those still standing plunge forward, ever was it so, but the dogs of economic chaos continue to howl. Who gets shredded next? You? Me? [...]

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Please, Please, Spare Me The Stories About “Third and Eighteen” Barry

This may sound crazy, but I had no idea how popular Barry Sanders remains with football fans. At the Rail this week for MNF I casually let slip that I considered Sanders overrated. I was thrown into a maelstrom of outrage and rebuke! I was shocked. Let’s take a look at Mr Sanders and the [...]

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Afterburners Go Silent As Pats Cut Galloway; Fleury Making Strong Case for Role On Canadian Team

GRID IRON..NFL trade deadline day passed without the rumoured moves of high profile players like Terrell Owens, Brady Quinn and Shane Merriman. The latter two players have very dicey futures and simply couldn’t muster any interest on the part of GM’s. As for Terrell, well, he is behaving and I couldn’t help but wonder if the massive [...]

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Battle of the Danforth 2009; Len Takes Out The Trash

As I stood in the middle of the Danforth, oblivious to traffic, surrounded by a mob of howling brawlers, slamming my fist into some cretin’s face, I paused for a moment and thought; how the hell did this happen?
The night began in inimitable fashion. Celebrating Len’s birthday at the Rails and Ales brought out all [...]

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Sack Machine Can Chew Up The Saints

GRID IRON..the baffled Tampa Bay head coach Raheem Morris is now talking about starting Josh Freeman for the 0-5 Bucs. Freeman would be the third QB utilized by the franchise in what has been a futile season…the much heralded Buffalo Bill “no huddle” offense has been shelved. With a trade of Terrell Owens seemingly imminent, [...]

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Did L T’s Brilliance Lead To Rush Limbaugh’s Moment of Stupidity?

Rush Limbaugh’s intent to purchase an ownership share in the St Louis Rams has ignited a storm of controversy. Much of the kerfuffle pertains to comments Limbaugh made in 2003 concerning Donovan McNabb and the media’s desire that “a black quarterback do well”. The play of African American quarterbacks is the proverbial elephant in the [...]

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

The Meridian’s Lost Weekend; Revisiting Bloody Footprints, Cracked Skulls and the Evil of Jeffrey MacDonald

I had the best of intentions for a memorable weekend. I had plans. I had places to go. It’s Thanksgiving, right?
None of it transpired the way I expected. I spent the weekend in track pants and a t-shirt, eating copious amounts of junk food while not leaving my apartment. Here’s why.
On Friday, after work, I [...]