Author: J-Dub

Author and Managing Editor at Dubsism, a blog about life as viewed through sports, old movies, and too many concussions.

The Ever-Changing Looks of Alexi Lalas Are More Proof Soccer Is Gaining In Popularity In The United States…

ESPN soccer commentator Alexi Lalas at auction purchased Geraldo Rivera’s mustache and had it dyed ginger. This is important to note because only a guy working in a growing sport could pay those kind of prices.  If you doubt that, take a look at some of Lalas’ looks from when soccer was the red-headed step-child… Read More The Ever-Changing Looks of Alexi Lalas Are More Proof Soccer Is Gaining In Popularity In The United States…

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NBC Sports Network Is Your New Home For The English Premier League; This Is Very Bad News For ESPN

Last week, the NBC Sports Network announced that through an $83 million bid, they have secured the broadcast rights in the United States for the English Premier League (EPL) for three years beginning with the 2013-2014 season. However, this move means more than soccer fans finding the “beautiful game” on another channel.  This move has… Read More NBC Sports Network Is Your New Home For The English Premier League; This Is Very Bad News For ESPN

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If I Don’t Get A Post On “Freshly Pressed” Soon, I’m Going To Eat A Bug

For those of you who aren’t bloggers who use WordPress, you may not be familiar with what exactly “Freshly Pressed” is. Freshly Pressed is a place which features those blogs considered by some unknown entity somewhere out there in the WordPress world to be trendy, entertaining, or essentially having any other positive quality which apparently… Read More If I Don’t Get A Post On “Freshly Pressed” Soon, I’m Going To Eat A Bug

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Signs We Are Near The Civilization: Dodgeball Takes a Sadistic Twist

Today, we are going to learn how much pure sadism and hilarity can come from one sixteen-second video. First of all, where does one find a school that would line up 9 boys heads down and their pre-pubescent taints exposed for prime soccer-ball damage? Not one of them seems to know what is coming; otherwise… Read More Signs We Are Near The Civilization: Dodgeball Takes a Sadistic Twist

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Former Penn State President Graham Spanier Indicted: What Took So Long?

If you are a regular reader of Dubsism, you know we’ve covered the Jerry Sandusky case in detail. Back in July, after the release of the Freeh Report, we released an exhaustive review of that report. While there was much blame to go around, one of the key questions we asked at the time was… Read More Former Penn State President Graham Spanier Indicted: What Took So Long?

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Signs We Are Near The End of Civilization: Live Broadcasting an Xbox Version of the NHL

This is why the National Hockey League is screwed. I’m a big hockey fan, and I know I’m missing the game, but I also know that if Commissioner Gary Bettman would work on settling this shit rather than worrying about the remnants of his reputation, they might actually be hockey being played. Now, if you… Read More Signs We Are Near The End of Civilization: Live Broadcasting an Xbox Version of the NHL

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If You Want To See An NFL Franchise In London, Get A “Family Guy” DVD

If you are a fan of the show Family Guy, here’s a bit of trivia for you. What was the name of the team Peter Griffin was traded to after he blew his shot with the New England Patriots. The answer: The London Sillinannies. Why does that matter? Because despite what Kommissar Roger Goodell wants… Read More If You Want To See An NFL Franchise In London, Get A “Family Guy” DVD

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Guest Column: The Dubsism-Meehan Primer on the Upcoming Election

Editor’s Note: This article is a collaborative effort between Dubsism’s own J-Dub and Ryan Meehan from First Order Historians. Ryan also has his own blog, East End Philadelphia, which is featured in our BlogRoll and it is well worth the read. Introduction: The United States of America offers to the rest of the world a classic example of… Read More Guest Column: The Dubsism-Meehan Primer on the Upcoming Election

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Steroids Prove America Is A Nation of Selective Over-Reacters

  I’ve said multiple times on this blog that I think the whole steroid argument is a bunch of crap.  Whether or not you believe that, there’s no denying the current situation with Lance Armstrong, when viewed against some other past instances, proves the typical American sports fan is a selective over-reactor when it comes… Read More Steroids Prove America Is A Nation of Selective Over-Reacters

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More Proof Roger Goodell Is An Asshole: Guess How Much The NFL Is Profiting From Breast Cancer?

What do we know about Roger Goodell? We know he is a guy who claims to care about player safety, then let his league be nearly destroyed by a bunch of ill-equipped replacement referees. We know he is a guy who wants you to believe he cares about the integrity of the league, yet he enforces… Read More More Proof Roger Goodell Is An Asshole: Guess How Much The NFL Is Profiting From Breast Cancer?

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Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: The University of Tennessee Brings The Term “Butt-Chugging” to the Public Consciousness

First of all, we need to define “butt-chugging.” From Urban Dictionary: Butt Chugging – The act of ingesting alcohol through one’s rectum. The idea is to increase the alcohol’s effect and the speed with which one becomes intoxicated. OK, now that you know that, you likely won’t be shocked to discover the story which spawned post… Read More Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: The University of Tennessee Brings The Term “Butt-Chugging” to the Public Consciousness

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The Dubsism Breakdown Of Roger Goodell’s Bullshit Apology

Do you remember Jon Lovitz’ “Pathological Liar” character from Saturday Night Live a few too many years back? That’s exactly how this incredibly self-serving and bullshit-laden apology from NFL Commissioner Roger “Kommissar” Goodell reads.  Check it out for yourself… To NFL Fans: The National Football League is at its best when the focus is on… Read More The Dubsism Breakdown Of Roger Goodell’s Bullshit Apology

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