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Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait

December 28, 2011 by Rey 6 Comments

by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Prior to hearing Brutus' rousing speech about the validity of Julius Caesar's murder in the Roman Capitol, a plebeian suggests that Rome should "Give him [Brutus] a statue with his ancestors!" Those familiar with Shakespeare's play know that this venerable request comes much too eagerly following the morally ambiguous murder of Caesar. Two acts later … [Read more...] about Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait

O Caption My Caption! Utah-Washington Football

November 24, 2011 by Rey 8 Comments

There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Utah-Washington Football

O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees

October 15, 2011 by Rey 18 Comments

There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! NFL Referees

Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 4 of ’11

September 25, 2011 by Rey 3 Comments

A weekly rundown from a tepid football fan of the best and worst college football has to offer, some serious but mostly requisite raillery due to basketball deprivation 1. Robert Griffin III QB (Baylor) Weekly stats: 29-33, 338 yards, 5 TD/0INT; 51 yards rushing, 1 TD Overall: Leads FBS in passer rating at 236.2; has not thrown an interception Griffin III and the … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 4 of ’11

O Caption My Caption! Chicago White Sox

September 17, 2011 by Rey 15 Comments

There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! Chicago White Sox

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