Expert Suggests New Olympic Equestrian Event
Posted: July 11, 2012 Filed under: Foolishness, Uncategorized | Tags: 2012 Summer Olympics, comedy, England, Horse, humor, Olympic, postaweek, Show jumping, sport 25 Comments »
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Last week, I discussed the injustice of Olympic medals going to equestrian riders instead of their horses. There was a mix of responses supporting and opposing my position.
I’m not one who presents problems without proposing a reasonable solution. Perhaps you won’t think this a reasonable solution, but I think you’ll find it unique.
Anatomy Of An Idea
Horses exist in most countries, certainly all that might host the Olympics. England is home to a significant equestrian culture.
Just tell the truth, Mr. Mixon.
Posted: September 19, 2010 Filed under: Just say what happened | Tags: 1110 am, carolina panthers, football, Mick Mixon, NFL, North Carolina, play by play, sport, sportscaster, Teams, wbt am 6 Comments »
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I don’t often write about sports, I’m making a exception here with a post to purge some frustration.
On my way home from work, I was forced to listen to the radio broadcast of the Carolina Panthers on the local station, WBT -AM. This never fails to be a miserable experience, even in a winning season.
Today, after successive awful plays by the defense that resulted in a score by the Panthers opponent, play by play hack Mick Mixon announced that the Panthers fans in attendance were in “stunned silence”.
I beg to differ, Mr Mixon. Read the rest of this entry »
The World Cup Jersey Swap: Why not?
Posted: June 23, 2010 Filed under: Foolishness | Tags: comedy, current events, futbol, germany, humor, jersey swap, jerseys, mexico, miscellaneous, Netherlands, Soccer, Spain, sport, sports, uruguay, world cup, world cup final 85 Comments »
The Idea.
I’ve seen the jersey swap enough to know that it is a tradition of the sport. Today it occurred to me that it might be a good idea to extend the tradition beyond the confines of the football pitch.
Did you notice that? I live in the U.S., but I didn’t call it a soccer field. I am so open minded. Don’t let that distract you from the premise. The shirt exchange is an idea whose time as come.
For Example…
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