Point-Counterpoint: The NBA’s “Load Management”
The grumpy old men finally agree on something…that veal piccata is delicious.… Read More Point-Counterpoint: The NBA’s “Load Management”
Category: Sports
Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 6: “A Few Good Men”
It would have taken Marine Corps-level discipline to sit through this movie without Goldman’s re-write of Sorkin’s monstrously flawed script. … Read More Movies Everybody Loves That I Hate – Episode 6: “A Few Good Men”
The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 12 – “The Winning Team”
Using a baseball movie as an analogy for betting on college football is risky…but so is gambling.… Read More The J-Dub Gambling Challenge 2019: Week 12 – “The Winning Team”
Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 60 “The D.I.”
A good drill instructor and a good football coach need to have one thing in common.… Read More Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 60 “The D.I.”
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
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”
Boyd Bergquist’s Pigskin Perspectives – The 2019 NFL Season: “Halftime”
Now that every team has played at least 8 games, it’s time to see which ones can start making play-off reservations.… Read More Boyd Bergquist’s Pigskin Perspectives – The 2019 NFL Season: “Halftime”
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)
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
Ask a 70’s TV Sports Anchor – The “Versus” Edition
Boyd Bergquist is all over the NBA vs. China, Baker Mayfield vs. Lamar Jackson, and The Redskins vs. the World.… Read More Ask a 70’s TV Sports Anchor – The “Versus” Edition
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”
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