My fellow colleague Michael Geiselhart wrote an article a while back called The Most Athletic Presidents. It intrigued me to the point where since I am going to be a history teacher one day, I thought it would be a fun idea to incorporate the U.S. Presidency into a March Madness Bracket. The bracket I have usedContinue reading "U.S. Presidents Bracket"
What actually is the NCAA?
These four letters invoke some of the most polarizing views in sports: N. C. A. A. On one side, you have what many see as one of the purest forms of sports. The passion of the fanbases and pure determination of the athletes produces a level of pageantry not seen in any other facet ofContinue reading "What actually is the NCAA?"
The Top Ten Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure
I gotta give it to Colin Cowherd. The man knows how to pick a simple topic and run with it. A while ago on his show, he discussed the top ten quarterbacks that are facing the most pressure going into the 2019 season. His picks were good, but I feel they could be improved upon.Continue reading "The Top Ten Quarterbacks Facing the Most Pressure"
Doc Rivers STILL has it
Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore Before the 2018-2019 NBA season started, ESPN predicted the Los Angeles Clippers to win a total of 33 games. Last night, they just clinched a playoff spot. They are currently (45-30), and holding strong at the 5th spot in the west. I owe this success to the superbContinue reading "Doc Rivers STILL has it"
The Vault: Week 8
Welcome to The Vault, the weekly blog post that takes a look back at some of the best (and worst) jerseys throughout sports history. Each week, a classic set of threads each from the sports of football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and soccer will be revisited. All submissions are welcome by messaging @tftb_smalls on IG. Football:Continue reading "The Vault: Week 8"
Gronk is the Goat, Plain and Simple
It was like it was yesterday....walking with my parents on a brisk Sunday afternoon, having left The Porch up in Schenley Park after a lovely family meal. Happiness spread throughout the cosmos, as I actually ordered some tofu shit and loved it. Then......then my phone buzzed. On a serious note, we get to say goodbyeContinue reading "Gronk is the Goat, Plain and Simple"
Opening Day is upon us
“It’s approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 28th and Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner is stepping on the mound at Yankee Stadium as he prepares to take on one of the best lineups in baseball. I’m sitting at a bar as he fires a fastball past the leadoff hitter and once again BASEBALLL ISContinue reading "Opening Day is upon us"
NCAA Playoff Regional Round
A few weeks ago i told you the College Hockey Playoffs are the appetizer for the NHL Playoffs. I hope everyone enjoyed the chips and dip but now its time for the shrimp cocktail. WEST SEED CLOUD STATE VS AMERICAN INT. St. Cloud State gets the number one overall seed in spite of the factContinue reading "NCAA Playoff Regional Round"
Conference Playoff Finale
Championships, upsets, and heartbreak have all concluded to reveal the NCAA Tournament. After four weeks of brutal playoffs the College Hockey Conference Playoffs are over. Now we head into a month of the NCAA Playoffs. College Hockey is truly a war of attrition. So before we look at the NCAA Tourney let's recap the ConferenceContinue reading "Conference Playoff Finale"
Why the Lakers’ 2019 Season Is NOT Luke Walton’s Fault
Beyond the Arc by Ben Fiore Last week, the Los Angeles Lakers were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 6th straight year. Lakers fans as a whole are fed up, and Kobe fans are saying "I told you so". The Lakers are historically one of if not the greatest franchises in basketball, butContinue reading "Why the Lakers’ 2019 Season Is NOT Luke Walton’s Fault"
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