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The 2011 Knicks: So… What’s Plan B?

16. April 2010

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The 2011 Knicks: So… What’s Plan B?

Yeah… I’ve been bracing myself for this one for a while now. Unfortunately, I let myself get caught up in all this LeBron cockamamie ever since Donnie Walsh started slashing salary cap space like he Crazy Eddie...

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Tiger Apology: Take 2

20. February 2010

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Tiger Apology: Take 2

Well, THAT was a debacle. Mike offers Tiger a second chance to make a first impression by rewriting his press conference script.

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Fantasy Football: After reviewing the play…

3. November 2009

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Fantasy Football: After reviewing the play…

Monday featured some great matchups: Saints vs. Falcons, Right Brain vs. Left Brain, Roddy White vs. Mike's last hopes to salvage a respectable fantasy season, and a little game called “Huzzah!! / Mother F@*ker!!” It was (almost) too much for one man to take.

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Rotoholic: Out of My League…

27. October 2009

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Rotoholic: Out of My League…

I love to watch football, drink and eat cholesterolific food (pretty much in that order). So why, then, did I have such a difficult time watching football this past weekend at a sports bar? Shouldn’t that be my home away from home?

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NFL: The Battle of Los Angeles

20. October 2009

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NFL: The Battle of Los Angeles

Southern California is making a major push to get an NFL franchise. Football in Los Angeles? What a novel concept! If only someone had thought of this before…

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Fantasy Football: It’s a Family Affair

20. September 2009

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Fantasy Football: It’s a Family Affair

This past Sunday, my brother Dan and I were squaring off in a fantasy match. This time, my Pop happened to be on hand to provide the oh-so-interesting color commentary.

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Draft Dilemma: Taking the 5th

30. August 2009

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Draft Dilemma: Taking the 5th

Wondering what to do with this year's worst fantasy football draft position? Join the crowd saddled with this year's worst possible pick: Number 5

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Dan’s State of the Poker Union

25. August 2009

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Dan’s State of the Poker Union

Why is Dan not the best poker player ever? Truth is, he cares a little too much about money, and it hurts just a little too much when he loses it. Well, then... who are the best players and how do you define "best"?

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Why Baseball Sucks Donkey Balls

1. July 2009

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Why Baseball Sucks Donkey Balls

Dan grew up a baseball fanatic - quoting stats, tearing up the basepaths, building self confidence. Now, "seeing even one inning triggers my gag reflex." What ruined the game he loved when he was young?

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Dan’s Return to Poker

25. June 2009

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Dan’s Return to Poker

Once up on a time, Dan made his living playing cards - but life (and the government) intervened. Now, after a long layoff, Dan describes his Ali-like return to the poker ring.

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