Sports in General

Out of The Pocket Podcast – Case of the Mondays

Out of The Pocket Podcast – Case of the Mondays

Richard, Kelly & Colleen discuss Packers rookie camp, Eddie Lacy’s big toe, Ted forcing Dom’s hand, Charles Woodson’s possible retirement, Datone Jones comments about Colin Kaepernick & Kelly eulogizes her old math teacher.... read more »

 

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: An Open Letter to Player X

Sailing the Seas of Cheese: An Open Letter to Player X

Dear Player X, I don’t know your name, so Player X will have to suffice for now. I have no idea what team colors you wear. You could be a reigning Super Bowl champion or your team may never see the playoffs in your career. You could be... read more »

 

Championship-Caliber “Humblebrags” (Take Two)

Championship-Caliber “Humblebrags” (Take Two)

A few summers back, I posted the best athlete “Humblebrags” of 2011 originating from the Twitter account of the same name. While professional athletes may ‘put their pants on the same way we do’, they want to ensure we common... read more »

 

Out Of The Pocket – Choppin’ Wood

Out Of The Pocket – Choppin’ Wood

In this episode of ‘Out Of The Pocket’ Richard, Kelly and Colleen discuss Charles Woodson’s release from the Packers, draft day priorities, Aaron Rodgers’ future contract, and Phil Hanrahan’s book Life After Favre. Listen... read more »

 

In Bo We Trust

In Bo We Trust

I’ll be the first one to say I’ve doubted Bo Ryan. I’ve told people Bo is a great coach. He’ll win a lot of Big Ten games, and a few Big Ten championships, but will not win a National Title. I still stand by that theory, but are my... read more »

 

A Violent Femme’s View – Nobody Wins

A Violent Femme’s View –  Nobody Wins

I was amazed to awake today to see the world still was spinning and people were still going about their business. After all, the seventh sign of the apocalypse occurred last night. #4 and #12 shared a stage at the NFL Awards. Exchanged scripted... read more »

 

Pocket Doppler Prognosticators – Super Bowl Edition

Pocket Doppler Prognosticators – Super Bowl Edition

Each week last season, the 3 Founding Fathers of Pocket Doppler (Wally, Harland O. Dog & Chris Richards), Senior Angel Colleen and favored stepson Rich would square off in picking the winner of the Packers, Sunday night & MNF games in... read more »

 

A Little Perspective On Fans & Coaches

A Little Perspective On Fans & Coaches

The above lecture delivered by then New Orleans Saints head coach Jim Mora is among my all-time favorite sports rants, many of which also feature Mora.  Was it a self-serving way of defending himself against his critics?  Of course it was. ... read more »

 

Pocket Doppler Prognosticators – Championship Weekend

Pocket Doppler Prognosticators – Championship Weekend

Each week last season, the 3 Founding Fathers of Pocket Doppler (Wally, Harland O. Dog & Chris Richards), Senior Angel Colleen and favored stepson Rich would square off in picking the winner of the Packers, Sunday night & MNF games in... read more »