sports

After The Game (MM #4625)

Friday, we decided to surprise my sister-in-law and her family by attending the Semi-State playoff game in which two of her sons played. We didn’t tell our nephews beforehand because we didn’t want to take their minds off their usual game prep. Sadly, they lost, and their season is over. And while many were upset…

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Weather Delays (MM #4564)

Recently, numerous weather delays have occurred during college and pro football games. Back in my younger days, there were no delays for severe weather. They played the game no matter the conditions. So when did this change? I know this weather protocol has existed for a few years, but I can’t remember when they changed…

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Friday Night Lights (MM #4531)

In many towns across America, tonight’s a big night. It’s the first night of the high school football season. For most of my life, I’ve paid little attention to the tradition of Friday Night Lights. But since a couple of my nephews started playing football, I’ve started following the game. Football on Friday nights wasn’t…

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Economics Of Sports (MM #4522)

This time of year, people start talking about college football. The preseason rankings are out, but that’s not the hot topic. Many are discussing the changes in many of the college football conferences. The Big 12, Big 10, and SEC will add teams over the next few years. The Pac-12 is shrinking to four members….

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Lifetime Allotment (MM #4464)

We all have things we’re passionate about. But throughout our life, those passions can change. For me, sports is a great example. When I was much younger, sports consumed my life, I was a great player, but that didn’t stop me from playing. When it comes to watching them, I lost interest too. I often…

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I Know That Feeling (MM #4361)

My nephew Ray’s basketball season is over. His school lost in the sectionals. I know he’s hurting. It was a tough loss. When you play team sports, there’s always a reason when you lose. You can blame the refs or a teammate, but you also blame yourself. I know that feeling. You feel empty and…

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High School Basketball (MM #4356)

Over the years, I haven’t paid much attention to high school basketball. I cared when I sat on the bench in high school and even did some play-by-play broadcasts on the radio when I first started my professional career. But until this year, with one of my nephews playing, I finally started paying attention again….

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Easier To Watch (MM #4351)

Have you ever noticed that some sports are easier to watch on television than in person? One of my nephews is a high school swimmer. The other night we were able to watch him swim on television. We could see the entire pool. But when you’re at the event in person, you can only see…

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World Cup (MM #4269)

The World Cup is underway, and I find it strange that people who don’t follow the sport are now big fans. I have many friends who used to play soccer, follow the British Premier League, and love the MLS. It makes sense that they’re paying attention. But why do people who know nothing about the…

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Under Further Review (MM #4251)

These days, we all have shorter attention spans, or at least it seems that way. And nearly every sport has tried to speed up the game to keep modern fans interested. But I cringe whenever I hear the phrase, the play is under further review. While it’s imperative to make sure every judgment call is…

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