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Category Archives: Sports
WHEEZING TO THE FINISH: I hate to complain, but another NCAA Tournament is nearly in the books, and I can’t be the only person underwhelmed with the final two? Sure, last year’s pairing of Duke vs. Butler was just as … Continue reading
NCAA Brackets 2011: The Cranky Sportswriters.
Sure, everyone gnashes teeth when the brackets release on Selection Sunday, openly furious that mediocre schools missed the cut while other mediocre schools earned a bid. This is a calling card of the NCAA Tournament and the Selection Committee. As … Continue reading
Posted in College Basketball, Sports Media
Tagged ESPN, Grumpy Old Men, Mike Wilbon, NCAA Tournament
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NCAA Brackets 2011: The Lost Productivity Study
My favorite traditions during the opening week of March Madness didn’t disappoint. First up, the lost productivity study! The slam-dunk press release is an easy 5-inch rebrand for middling copy editors everywhere. The studies always claim the NCAA Tournament exerts … Continue reading
Posted in College Basketball, Column Gimmicks
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The Brackets!
Like most of my colleagues in the business world, the brackets infringe on the middle of March every single year. You’ll permit me a few additional sports breaks this week. In fact, coming up, I’ll provide you my bracket picks, … Continue reading
Posted in College Basketball, Productivity
Tagged Bracketology, Brackets, Colorado, Doug Gottlieb, ESPN, Jason LIsk, Jay Bilas, Ken Pomeroy, Sports Media, Tad Boyle, UAB, VCU
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The NFL and Diminishing Returns
Last Friday, after the NFL owners and players agreed on another week’s extension to mediation talks, the coverage surrounding NFL labor disagreement shifted. Since the Doty decision, the coverage tide has shifted. In the past few days alone, several high-profile … Continue reading
Posted in NFL, Public Relations
Tagged Basic Marketing, Conventional Wisdom, Lockout, NFL Labor, pageviews, Public Relations, stadium financing, TV networks, work stoppages
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About last night: Colts recap.
You can read the quotes from Peyton Manning, thanking his supporting cast for gutting through injuries. You can take solace if you want; telling yourself that the 2010 Colts weren’t that good, anyway, and a division title is an accomplishment … Continue reading
Random: Colts’ holiday leftovers
So when you’re an adult, the holidays don’t just bring relief. Instead they bring a crushing swirl of frenetic activity, forcing professional, personal, social and familial worlds to collide. Pure madness. Which is why I can barely cobble together coherent … Continue reading
Our Hated Rivals: Colts vs. Jaguars
I could give you some bullshit excuse why I haven’t been in the mix lately, previewing or reviewing any Colts games. Except that’s exactly what it would be: Bullshit. So let’s leave it at this. This game requires little preview. … Continue reading
Colts’ loose ends: Bob Sanders is gonna fight?
Everyone’s upset. You’re upset. I’m upset. That doesn’t mean there’s no news surrounding our heroes in blue. Once again, Bill Polian wields his scepter at us dorky fans, who dare to criticize crappy O-Line play (HT: Stampede Blue.) Not sure … Continue reading
Posted in Colts
Tagged Bill Polian, Bob Sanders, Clint Session, Dr. James Andrews, Gary Brackett, Gregg Easterbrook, Mike Hart, The Dark Knight, The Karate Kid
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The Death of the Colts: Recap
I don’t purposely mean to be melodramatic, but here we are. Another loss filled with mistakes; egregious errors by Peyton Manning, massive offensive line failures, inconsistent drops by receivers, and bizarre luck. A team previously leaking oil now sputters, stalls, … Continue reading
Posted in Colts
Tagged Albert Haynesworth, Brody Eldridge, Charley Johnson, Clint Session, Dallas Clark, Donald Brown, Evil Peyton Manning, Gary Brackett, Jeff Saturday, Joseph Addai, Kavell Conner, New England Patriots, O-Line, Pat Angerer, Rusty Smith, Ryan Diem, Ryan Lilja, San Diego Chargers
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Colts vs. Chargers: Coming Up After Our Long Nap
All Colts fans feel skittish going into any game against the Chargers; and rightfully so. Though every game has been close, the Chargers have won the last three out of four, feature all-time Colt killers Darren Sproles, Mike Scifres and … Continue reading
Posted in Colts, NFL, Television
Tagged 18to88, Darren Sproles, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mike Scifres, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Stampede Blue, Vincent Jackson, Walking Dead
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Fizzled: Colts lose to Patriots
I’ll spare you any pithy introduction. On the bright side, I guess now we know how Patriots fans felt after last year’s ridiculous 4th-and-2 call. In a rivalry notable for each side mirroring the other, turnabout is probably expected. Kravitz … Continue reading
Posted in Colts
Tagged Bob Kravitz, Dwight Freeney, Foxborough, H8TRIOTS, John Elway, Pat Angerer, Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Robert Mathis, Terrell Davis, Tom Brady, Ty Warren, Vince Wilfork, Wes Welker
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