The Deep Six: Fixing The NFL’s Officiating Problem
There’s some easy fixes to what ails NFL officiating, but does the league have the will to do them?… Read More The Deep Six: Fixing The NFL’s Officiating Problem
Author: J-Dub
Author and Managing Editor at Dubsism, a blog about life as viewed through sports, old movies, and too many concussions.
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 59: “Let’s Make It Legal”
Where there’s sport, there’s gambling, and nobody knows that better than old Marines like Macdonald Carey and J-Dub.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 59: “Let’s Make It Legal”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 58: “Sands of Iwo Jima”
Did legendary football coach Vince Lombardi pattern himself after Sergeant John Stryker?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 58: “Sands of Iwo Jima”
ATTENTION! The “Send In The Marines” Blog-A-Thon Is Here!
A celebration of Marines in the movies on the 244th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi!… Read More ATTENTION! The “Send In The Marines” Blog-A-Thon Is Here!
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 11 – “The Sound of Music – LIVE”
The newest version of “The Sound of Music” and gambling share a common theme…stupidity.… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 11 – “The Sound of Music – LIVE”
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 10 – “Casino” (Just the Baseball Bat Beat-Down Scene)
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt talks about “bad beats;” I’m here to talk about “bat beatings.” … Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 10 – “Casino” (Just the Baseball Bat Beat-Down Scene)
Your Dubsism 2020 Rock and Roll Hall Fame Ballot
This year has another eclectic mix of candidates, and J-Dub is offering his opinions. Check it out and cast your own ballot!… Read More Your Dubsism 2020 Rock and Roll Hall Fame Ballot
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 57: “Hollywood Knights”
But…could Robert Wuhl throw a curveball?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 57: “Hollywood Knights”
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 9 – “GoodFellas”
This week’s installment is all about the magic number “90.”… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 9 – “GoodFellas”
Change My Mind: Jason Garrett
Today’s Take: Jason Garrett is the worst NFL coach whose hung on to his job for more than five years.… Read More Change My Mind: Jason Garrett
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 8 – “Double Indemnity”
It’s all about insurance…… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 8 – “Double Indemnity”
Change My Mind: Jared Goff
Today’s Take: The Los Angeles Rams wasted their money on Jared Goff.… Read More Change My Mind: Jared Goff
The Deep Six: Things Sports Fans Need To Understand About The NBA and China
J-Dub breaks down six crucial factors in this story most Americans don’t know. … Read More The Deep Six: Things Sports Fans Need To Understand About The NBA and China
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 56: “Pat and Mike”
For the first time, the “hidden” sports analogy actually appears in the film!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 56: “Pat and Mike”
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 7 – “Two For The See-Saw”
Robert Mitchum’s “Jerry Paul” knew a lot more about gambling than he let on.… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 7 – “Two For The See-Saw”
Guest Column: Jim Rockford On The NCAA and “Fair Pay To Play”
If stupidity were a crime, the NCAA should be doing some heavy-duty time. … Read More Guest Column: Jim Rockford On The NCAA and “Fair Pay To Play”
Jay Gruden: The Washington Redskins’ “Fall Guy”
The Washington Redskins are re-booting the 80s series “The Fall Guy,” and they just cast Jay Gruden in the lead role. … Read More Jay Gruden: The Washington Redskins’ “Fall Guy”
RIP, Ginger Baker
Another of my formative idols has gone on to his great reward. … Read More RIP, Ginger Baker
The Sports Sewer: Episode 17 – Mike Golic, Jr. (Again)
It doesn’t matter how flat you make a pancake, Mike Golic Jr. can find a way to take both sides. … Read More The Sports Sewer: Episode 17 – Mike Golic, Jr. (Again)
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 6 – “Right Actor, Wrong Movie”
How did it take this long to establish an analogy between gambling and “Russian Roulette?”… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 6 – “Right Actor, Wrong Movie”
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