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
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Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 4 of ’11
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
Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 2 of ’11
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. Mother Nature - Omnipotent force (Earth) Weekly stats: many delays, a couple cancellations She flexed her muscles all last week and showed that no one can affect a contest quite like she can. … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 2 of ’11
Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
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. Russell Wilson QB (Wisconsin) Weekly stats: 10-13, 255 yards, 2 TD/0 INT/0 sacks; 62 yards rushing, 1 TD This kid is what they call a "gamer." Watched him play for two years at NC State where he … [Read more...] about Unofficial Yet Satirically Unabashed Heisman Watch | Week 1 of ’11
Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For CFB Playoff
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell To play or not to play? Not quite the same philosophical pondering of Hamlet, but a question many players, coaches, and now-a-days, doctors, face on a weekly basis. When a BYU defender planted Heisman winner Sam Bradford's shoulder into the turf against Oklahoma on the opening weekend of 2009, many thought the Sooner's hopes of a national … [Read more...] about Tebow Injury Yet Another Reason For CFB Playoff