Category Archives: Sports

Any Minute Now

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tom Garrett

After years of outcry from frustrated fans and media members, the BCS appears to be headed toward extinction. In its place, college football’s highest division will—at last—adopt a playoff system. The details are uncertain at the moment, but the general … Continue reading →

Posted in Pictures, Sports | Tagged BCS, College Football, College Football Playoffs, Pictures, Sports, The 1980s, Wishful Thinking | Leave a comment

The Company Man

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Yesterday, April 29th, was World Wish Day. It’s a day that celebrates the legacy of the Make-a-Wish Foundation “with wishes being granted worldwide. It’s a day to think about how wishing makes our world better.” Those are the words of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Television | Tagged Brock Lesnar, Commentary, Extreme Rules, John Cena, Lord Tensai, Pro Wrestling, Sports, Sports Entertainment, Television, WWE | 25 Comments

Vin Scully

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Tom Garrett

As I type this, we’re just minutes away from the much-anticipated debut of (mildly controversial) Nationals phenom Bryce Harper. The Nationals take on the Dodgers tonight in Los Angeles. Because of that, Vin Scully will have the distinction of calling Bryce … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports | Tagged Bryce Harper, Commentary, Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Mickey Mantle, MLB, Sports, Vin Scully | Leave a comment

A Headline You Wouldn’t See Today

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tom Garrett

I stumbled across the article pictured to the left while doing some unrelated research this past weekend. It’s an AP story in a 1972 edition of the Richmond News Leader, a terrific newspaper that served as the afternoon equivalent of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Sports | Tagged 1970s, Associated Press, Betty Burfeindt, Commentary, General Culture and News, History, LPGA, Richmond News Leader, Sexism, Sports | 4 Comments

Approximately XXVIII Thoughts About WrestleMania

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Tom Garrett

WrestleMania XXVIII (“28” for you non-Romans) provided a puzzling hodge-podge of sports entertainment that ran the gamut from sublime to ridiculous to ill-advised. I’m not sure where exactly to place the aggregate, but it felt less-than-spectacular. Relax. This won’t be … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Reviews, Sports, Television | Tagged Beth Phoenix, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Commentary, Daniel Bryan, Eve Torres, John Cena, John Laurinaitis, Maria Menounos, Pro Wrestling, Reviews, Shawn Michaels, Sheamus, Sports, Television, The Big Show, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, WrestleMania, Wrestlemania 28, WrestleMania XXVIII, WWE | 2 Comments

The Axis of Ego Podcast: WrestleMania 28 Preview

Posted on March 29, 2012 by The Axis of Ego

Tom resurrects Mike from the dead (off-air) and engages his reanimated friend in an hour-long conversation about this weekend’s WrestleMania 28 event. They run down the card and discuss how we got here, and, in cases in which it’s discernible, why … Continue reading →

Posted in Podcasts, Sports, Television | Tagged Beth Phoenix, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, Doom, Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, John Laurinaitis, Maria Menounos, Podcasts, Sheamus, Sports, Television, The Nation of Domination, The Rock, Theodore Long, Wrestlemania 28, WWE | 2 Comments

A Simpler Time (to Pay Players to Hurt Other Players)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Tom Garrett

Three thoughts came to mind when I heard the shocking news about the New Orleans Saints bounty fallout today: 1. All of the penalties seemed to be some degree of excessive. Sean Payton being suspended for a full year is … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Sports, Videos | Tagged 1980's, 1989, Bounty Bowl, Buddy Ryan, Commentary, Gregg Williams, Jimmy Johnson, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, NFL, Roger Goodell, Sean Payton, Sports, The 80's, Tim Tebow, Videos | Leave a comment

Cutting Through the Corporate Code

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Tom Garrett

The curious leadership style of the board of directors of World Wrestling Entertainment, Incorporated (NYSE/NASDAQ: WWE) has again perplexed the business community and financial experts around the globe. The company is currently in the midst of something of a power … Continue reading →