Sailing the Seas of Cheese

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: O Captain! My Captain!

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: O Captain! My Captain!

O Captain! MyCaptain! Our fearful trip is done; The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring —Walt... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Reunited And Let the Speculations Begin

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Reunited And Let the Speculations Begin

So it wasn’t exactly what Peaches and Herb had in mind when they penned the song Reunited, but by now everyone has seen the hand shake, the hug that never came and the awkward smiles. Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre on the same stage. Cracking... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened

Before he ever played chicken with a train on national television, before he went down with an injury in his one and only Super Bowl, before the last Packers legend had an emotional retirement, and even before the number 80 was synonymous with... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Munchausen by Internet and the Case of the Dead Girlfriend

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Munchausen by Internet and the Case of the Dead Girlfriend

Manti Te’o and the Vanishing Girlfriend may be rocking the college football world and evoke the most ridiculous imagery. He was either catfished, that is romanced by either a fake persona that, as the University of Notre Dame has asserted... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: It’s a Brand New Season

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: It’s a Brand New Season

Keeping with tradition, I don’t do Post Game Post Mortem after a playoff loss. Quite frankly, I can’t be too objective. It’s like writing a eulogy and, well, I just don’t. I just know it would be a bunch of emotional,... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown

“Have you ever seen the Iron Throne? The barbs along the back, the ribbons of twisted steel, the jagged ends of swords and knives all tangled up and melted? It is not a comfortable seat, ser. [The king] cut himself so often men took to... read more »

 

The Postgame Post Mortem: Megawho Edition

The Postgame Post Mortem: Megawho Edition

Sorry the weekly autopsy is a day late. Did not get home from the game until 3 am. Oh how I have missed driving in icy weather. Didn’t realize until part way through the first half that my winter coat is the perfect shade of girly Lion’s... read more »

 

The Postgame Post Mortem: Happy Birthday Edition

The Postgame Post Mortem: Happy Birthday Edition

Nothing like everyone in the division losing in the NFC North but the Green Bay Packers. So it wasn’t the blow out I had been hoping for. Then again, we were spoiled last night with the absolute rout. And nothing like pulling ahead on... read more »

 

The Postgame Post Mortem: Who Needs Field Goals Anyway Edition

The Postgame Post Mortem: Who Needs Field Goals Anyway Edition

texas lottery I don’t even want to know what my pulse or blood pressure is at this point. But a win is a win. And a divisional win is even better. Step back from the cliff, everyone. You don’t need style points in football. You... read more »

 

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Walk Your Talk When It Comes to Concussions

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: Walk Your Talk When It Comes to Concussions

“Our office reviewed it with the [Bears] medical staff and it was properly handled. The team followed the correct protocol.” —Greg Aiello, NFL spokesman. Or so the NFL says…While this past week was devastating for quarterbacks,... read more »