Want more evidence that "deflategate" is the biggest non-story ever? How it's all a media-driven "scandal" that no one, and I mean no one, should ever care about? How all of this nonsense this week was nothing but over-blown media hype? We now turn to former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Blake. … [Read more...] about Former Bengals QB Jeff Blake: “everyone intentionally deflates footballs”
Archives for January 2015
NBC’s Super Bowl XLIX goal: 125 million viewers
Stay with me, this is the ONE TIME that talking about nielsen numbers is actually interesting to somebody who doesn't work in television. The ratings for Super Bowl XLIX might become actual legitimate news. As I've said numerous times before, TV ratings are the fantasy football leagues of the media world. To you, your numbers are THE MOST important thing in the entire … [Read more...] about NBC’s Super Bowl XLIX goal: 125 million viewers
Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Tips to SUP Safely With Your Pup
What’s stand-up paddling? Is it a new type of recreational activity that combines gauntlet running with boating? No. It’s more like a cross between canoeing and surfing. Basically, stand-up paddling involves a flat board, similar in some ways to a surf board, and a paddle. The board is a bit thicker than a traditional surf board, however, and many of them are inflatable. … [Read more...] about Stand Up Paddle Boarding: Tips to SUP Safely With Your Pup
Manchester United making final Aymeric Laporte push
The clock is ticking for Manchester United to acquire Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte. The winter transfer window will close in just mere hours. You know that United badly needs defenders, and the center-back would fit in well at Old Trafford. … [Read more...] about Manchester United making final Aymeric Laporte push
Choosing the right concealed carry weapon (infographic)
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Chelsea transfers: Juan Cuadrado coming, Andre Schurrle leaving
Colombian winger and one time Manchester United target Juan Cuadrado is set to complete his move to Chelsea from Fiorentina. To free up the space, and seal the deal by funding the transfer, Andre Schurrle is headed to Wolfsburg. He is set to have his medical with the Bundesliga side today. … [Read more...] about Chelsea transfers: Juan Cuadrado coming, Andre Schurrle leaving
VIDEO: Aaron Rodgers, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in NEW Key & Peele East/West Bowl
Green Bay Packers teammates Aaron Rodgers and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix make cameos in the latest edition of Key and Peele's world famous "East/West Bowl" sketch. The bit that Key and Peele are most famous for now has a pro edition, released in time for the Super Bowl. The first two editions were college, but in this video each professional player says where he went to school. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Aaron Rodgers, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in NEW Key & Peele East/West Bowl
Why ESPN only SEEMS like it’s “Eastern Seaboard Programming Network”
Many of us have made the joke: "ESPN, Eastern Seaboard Programming Network." Or we've at least discussed the famous "east coast bias" at not just ESPN, but within the entire mainstream media. In May, when The Sports Bank first visited Bristol, we had a frank and honest discussion with both Steve Levy and the late great Stu Scott about the Tim Tebow/Lebron James/Johnny … [Read more...] about Why ESPN only SEEMS like it’s “Eastern Seaboard Programming Network”