Change My Mind: Major League Baseball
Today’s Take: Commissioner Rob Manfred and the MLB owners are completely full of shit when it comes to starting the baseball season.… Read More Change My Mind: Major League Baseball
Category: Sports
Important Battles In Military History And Their Sporting Equivalents: #5 to #1
“Wide World of Sports” brought us “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” If there were a “Wide World of War,” it could use the same tagline.… Read More Important Battles In Military History And Their Sporting Equivalents: #5 to #1
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 78: “Road to Zanzibar”
Bob Hope might have been an American icon, but he had nothing on Joe Garagiola.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 78: “Road to Zanzibar”
Guest Column: Joe McGrath on the Veritable Death of the USWNT’s Lawsuit
The propagandists in sports media are calling this a “setback for women’s rights.” Legendary sports general manager Joe McGrath explains how this a victory for the rule of law. … Read More Guest Column: Joe McGrath on the Veritable Death of the USWNT’s Lawsuit
RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Many baseball fans have never heard of Steve Dalkowski, but you know his story if you’ve ever seen the movie “Bull Durham.”… Read More RIP, Steve Dalkowski
Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: Bull Riders Are Now Wearing Virus Masks
The Unknown Blogger is back with another of his priceless epic rants! It’s always nice when you let somebody contribute to your blog and they insult you…… Read More Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: Bull Riders Are Now Wearing Virus Masks
RIP, Mike Curtis
RIP, James Michael Curtis. You were a guy who got overlooked in an era of dominant linebackers, and that wasn’t right.… Read More RIP, Mike Curtis
Point-Counterpoint: The Post-Virus Sports Landscape
Will sports fans come back after the shut-down, and if they don’t, will COVID-19 be the real reason? J-Dub and SportsChump sort it out!… Read More Point-Counterpoint: The Post-Virus Sports Landscape
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Dubsism…the only place where you can see the link between the Indiana Pacers and Doris Day.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 75: “With Six You Get Eggroll”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Searching for the “great white whale” and the quest for a quarterback aren’t as different as you might think.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 74: “Moby Dick”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Here’s where you discover how an episode of “The Rockford Files” has tentacles reaching an insane asylum down south and a prison in Montana.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 73: “The Rockford Files – The Competitive Edge”
Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
All “disaster” movies have three main characteristics, and we’re hosting this event to celebrate all of them! Join us today!… Read More Can You Survive The “Disaster” Blog-A-Thon?
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
Roger Daltrey breaks out his acting chops breaking out of prison. He had no idea he was telling the Ron LeFlore story.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 72: “McVicar”
It’s Time For The “Lawrence Welk Bubble Basketball Bracket Bonanza” CANCELLED
UPDATE: Obviously with the NCAA’s decision on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 to cancel the men’s basketball tournament, there won’t be a contest held on Dubsism. But as the old saying goes, “Just wait until next year!”
Besides, none of you chumps were going to beat me anyway!… Read More It’s Time For The “Lawrence Welk Bubble Basketball Bracket Bonanza” CANCELLED
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Dubsism: The only place you can discover the connection between Sean Connery and Fidel Castro. … Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 71: “The Hunt For Red October”
Ask a 70’s TV Sports Anchor – Boyd Bergquist’s “Just Sayin'”
Do you like “hot” takes? Mr. Bergquist has some radioactive-level thoughts on some current events in sports.… Read More Ask a 70’s TV Sports Anchor – Boyd Bergquist’s “Just Sayin'”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
The two best examples of an “elite team” within a team: A Special Forces detachment and a great offensive line.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 70: “The Green Berets”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Should surveillance expert Harry Caul have been a consultant to the New England Patriots and Houston Astros?… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 69: “The Conversation”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
“Porky’s” meets the Air National Guard…all produced and directed by Bert Convy. Only the Washington Generals could top that for “bad.”… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 68: “Hollywood Air Force”
Guest Column: Jim Rockford On Commissioner Manfred, The Houston Astros, and Sign-Stealing
There’s a reason why we have “due process.” This is a perfect example. … Read More Guest Column: Jim Rockford On Commissioner Manfred, The Houston Astros, and Sign-Stealing
