Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 115: “Battleground”
Yet another connection between Van Johnson and the National Football League.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 115: “Battleground”
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The 2021 Baseball Trading Season – The “Shark Week” Comparison
The annual tradition continues here at Dubsism, even if I’m a bit late. Better me than your girlfriend. The question is…did your team feed or bleed?… Read More The 2021 Baseball Trading Season – The “Shark Week” Comparison
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 114: “A Guy Named Joe”
You might be cool, but you’ll never be “Got an entire sport created because of your movie career” cool.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 114: “A Guy Named Joe”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 113: “Personal Best”
Just in time for the Summer Games, a tale of the Olympics, screwing, and Olympic screwing.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 113: “Personal Best”
Point-Counterpoint: “Pro vs. Con” on ESPN Venturing Into Gambling…Mostly “Con”
The “World Wide Bottom Feeder” just might be getting into the world of wagering. What could possibly go wrong?… Read More Point-Counterpoint: “Pro vs. Con” on ESPN Venturing Into Gambling…Mostly “Con”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 112: “ADAM-12 – Camp”
A tale of two separate 1970s summer events which forever link TV star Martin Milner and Olympic pole-vaulter Bob Seagren.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 112: “ADAM-12 – Camp”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 111: “Dreams”
The obscure dreams of legendary film maker Akira Kurosawa and a deranged sports blogger somehow involve an even more obscure Ron Gant reference.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 111: “Dreams”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 110: “Dr. Strangelove”
From what unknown entity does MLB umpire Joe “Major Kong” West get take his marching orders?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 110: “Dr. Strangelove”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 109: “1941”
The hysteria that gripped the West coast in 1941 happens nearly every year to football fans in places like Dallas and Minnesota.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 109: “1941”
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 10: “The Jackie Robinson Story”
What’s the difference between a “fairy tale” and a “myth?” Too many people believe myths.… Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 10: “The Jackie Robinson Story”
Point-Counterpoint: The Madison Bumgarner “No-Hitter”
Should Madison Bumgarner’s 7-inning “no-hitter” count as an official “no-hitter?” You make the call…… Read More Point-Counterpoint: The Madison Bumgarner “No-Hitter”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 108: “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
Just imagine the owner of an NFL team as a drunken “Clark Griswold” in a tale with so many twists it somehow links Hollywood legend Don Ameche and Pro Wrestling Hall of Famer Fritz von Erich.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 108: “National Lampoon’s Vacation”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 105: “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Today’s analogy takes not one, but TWO Clint Eastwood flicks to bear it out.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 105: “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Trash-Talking the 2021 NCAA Tournament “Sweet Sixteen”
In England, a YouTuber was sent to jail for humor deemed to be “grossly offensive.” I guess “Dubsism UK” isn’t happening anytime soon. Rated “R” for “read at your own risk.”… Read More Trash-Talking the 2021 NCAA Tournament “Sweet Sixteen”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 104: “The Rockford Files – Drought at Indianhead River”
Here’s where you discover how an episode of “The Rockford Files” echoes off nearly every wall in British sport!… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 104: “The Rockford Files – Drought at Indianhead River”
Purdue’s Matt Painter: The B1G Ten’s “Fredo Corleone”
An exploration of Matt Painter’s savant-level ability to achieve less with more talent than many coaches ever get,… Read More Purdue’s Matt Painter: The B1G Ten’s “Fredo Corleone”
Want To Win The Dubsism Bracket Challenge? Here’s The Bracket You Need To Beat!
Here’s the sneak peek of your challenge host’s bracket. Fire away!… Read More Want To Win The Dubsism Bracket Challenge? Here’s The Bracket You Need To Beat!
The Dubsism “Top to Bottom” March Madness Tournament Ranking
The NCAA has their selection criteria, but Dubsism has the right ones!… Read More The Dubsism “Top to Bottom” March Madness Tournament Ranking
Let’s Try This Again: The 2021 “Lawrence Welk Bubble NCAA Basketball Bracket Bonanza”
New scoring options, gratuitous “X-Men” references, and a chance to win a bunch of free stuff! No other Bracket Challenge offers all that! Sign up today!… Read More Let’s Try This Again: The 2021 “Lawrence Welk Bubble NCAA Basketball Bracket Bonanza”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 102: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Most popular depictions of Frankenstein’s monster show him as a shade of green. But how close were we to Andre the Giant as “Redskin-stein?”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 102: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
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