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 »
May 16, 2013 10:41 am / no comments
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 »
May 6, 2013 11:30 am / 3 comments
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 »
March 26, 2013 7:11 am / 1 comment
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 »
March 13, 2013 2:57 pm / 5 comments
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 »
February 26, 2013 11:00 am / no comments
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 »
February 21, 2013 10:17 am / 2 comments
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 »
February 3, 2013 4:19 pm / no comments
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 »
February 1, 2013 10:06 am / 2 comments
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 »
January 20, 2013 7:00 am / 2 comments
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 »
January 19, 2013 8:21 am / 1 comment