Category: Sports

Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For Duke: Largely Because Thanks to Lehigh, You Can’t…And Mike Krzyzewski Is a Dick

First of all, Duke sucks. Even when they don’t suck, Duke sucks. Second of all, I honestly didn’t think I would have to write my annual “Fuck Duke” post until next weekend, but thanks to the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh University, now that annual screed becomes more of a Blue Devil post-mortem.  I went into… Read More Why You Shouldn’t Cheer For Duke: Largely Because Thanks to Lehigh, You Can’t…And Mike Krzyzewski Is a Dick

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The Dubsism 2012 Pre-Season Baseball Power Rankings

1)  Los Angeles Angels Upside: This team has ownership that isn’t afraid to make a move. Due to the free-agent signing of first baseman Albert Pujols and starting pitcher C.J. Wilson, the Angels committed $331.5 million, which left little room for the team to add anyone else significant during the offseason. New GM Jerry DiPoto did, however,… Read More The Dubsism 2012 Pre-Season Baseball Power Rankings

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The Minnesota Vikings Are So Lousy Jarrad Page Would Rather Play For The Bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers

Well, to be honest, that headline is a tad bit deceiving, but given the fact we are talking about two of the most dysfunctional franchises currently in the sports world, this story begged for a joke. After all, it is true the Vikings are terrible, and the Dodgers are broke, but it’s not like Page… Read More The Minnesota Vikings Are So Lousy Jarrad Page Would Rather Play For The Bankrupt Los Angeles Dodgers

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Your Jamie Moyer Update – 3/11/2012: Spring Training Against the White Sox

Jamie Moyer made his Major League debut on June 16, 1986.  Yesterday, when Moyer pitched against the Chicago White Sox, he faced two hitters that hadn’t even been born by the time Moyer was in the bigs – Jared Mitchell (Oct. 13, 1988) and Eduardo Escobar (Jan. 5, 1989).  Moyer’s opposing pitcher, John Danks, wasn’t… Read More Your Jamie Moyer Update – 3/11/2012: Spring Training Against the White Sox

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Guest Column: Joe McGrath On Why the “Peyton Sweepstakes” Could Be “Catch-22” or “Let’s Make A Deal”

Editor’s Note: Mr. McGrath has long and storied history in the management of professional sports franchises, most notably as the general manager of the Charlestown Chiefs of the now-defunct Federal League. Oh, and this is probably a good time to mention that Mr. McGrath’s views are his own, and do not necessarily reflect those of Dubsism, our staff,… Read More Guest Column: Joe McGrath On Why the “Peyton Sweepstakes” Could Be “Catch-22” or “Let’s Make A Deal”

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A Sports Blog Movement Exclusive: The Ex-Kicker’s Round Table on the NFL Draft – The “Manning” Effect

There have been some major changes to the NFL Draft/Free Agency world since the last time your favorite group of Ex-Kickers discussed these matters. The comments are flying over potential NFL trades and of course the free agency of Peyton Manning, but you have to get the full story at Sports Blog Movement. Check it… Read More A Sports Blog Movement Exclusive: The Ex-Kicker’s Round Table on the NFL Draft – The “Manning” Effect

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Finally, Someone Else Gets It, Part II – The Ryan Braun Situation, “Osama” Bud Selig and “Chemical McCarthyism”

It’s no secret that I have been a long-standing and vocal critic of the idea that performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)are the scourge on baseball the media has made them out to be. I’ve illicited my argument to that effect time and time again on this blog, and the recent discussion of the Ryan Braun situation has… Read More Finally, Someone Else Gets It, Part II – The Ryan Braun Situation, “Osama” Bud Selig and “Chemical McCarthyism”

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The Guy at Athletics Nation is the Funniest Guy on the Web

Honestly, this is hard to type…there are tears rolling down my cheeks from laughter. Somebody just used the phrase “culture of winning” in the same sentence with the Oakland A’s.  I know, right? Rico, otherwise known as the the guy at Athletics Nation…well, I’m sure he means well, and to be honest, I feel what… Read More The Guy at Athletics Nation is the Funniest Guy on the Web

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How The Ryan Braun Situation Proves The Whole “Steroid” Debate Is B.S.

Once again, the issue of “performance-enhancing drugs” has reared it’s head in baseball.  This time, the controversy revolves around National League MVP Ryan Braun’s 50-game suspension for testing positive for a banned substance was overturned on Thursday by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das. This set the stage for Braun to give a seemingly-heartfelt speech of vindication,  Major… Read More How The Ryan Braun Situation Proves The Whole “Steroid” Debate Is B.S.

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You Can Stop The Debate: Here’s the Quintessential Dubsism List of the 30 Greatest Quarterbacks

If you recall back around the Super Bowl, there was a spirited debate about quarterbacks. On one hand, if Brady had won, would he be the greatest of all time? On the other, since Eli Manning won his second Super Bowl, where does he rank amongst the all-time greats? Let’s cut through the crap here…the… Read More You Can Stop The Debate: Here’s the Quintessential Dubsism List of the 30 Greatest Quarterbacks

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“Linsanity” Offers a Golden Opportunity to Review the Power of the Fundamentals of Basketball

As we find ourselves in the midst of “Lin-Sanity,” I’ve spent a ton of time watching various and sundry sports commentator types asking the question “How did so many people miss on Jeremy Lin?” There’s an easy answer to this…because he isn’t the same player now that he was even six months ago. That leads… Read More “Linsanity” Offers a Golden Opportunity to Review the Power of the Fundamentals of Basketball

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Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: NASCAR Bans the “General Lee”

Rural America is run by rednecks. One of the beautiful things about rednecks is that they live up to the definition ascribed to them by noted redneck Jeff Foxworthy: “Redneck” is a glorious absence of sophistication. One of the beautiful things about that such a lack of sophistication is they don’t tend to subscribe to such… Read More Signs We Are Near The End Of Civilization: NASCAR Bans the “General Lee”

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The 10 Worst Baseball Umpiring Calls In My Lifetime

With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, it time to review another beautiful aspect of baseball…bad umpires. While there are so many examples of bad umpires and the bad calls, here are the ten that stand out in my lifetime. 10) Jim Joyce Blows Armando Galarraga’s Perfect Game Let’s be honest…the only reason this… Read More The 10 Worst Baseball Umpiring Calls In My Lifetime

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Nine Unbreakable Records Which Prove Wilt Chamberlain is the Greatest Basketball Player Ever

Honestly, this rant has been stuck in my throat for 12 years; ever since ESPN came out with that silly list of Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century. A list that includes horses should be all you need to know about its credibility. But there was just too much “power of present perspective” that allowed… Read More Nine Unbreakable Records Which Prove Wilt Chamberlain is the Greatest Basketball Player Ever

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