2016-03-19 18:53
It's been more than a year since I've posted anything on this blog. Sometimes life gets in the way of unpaid scribblings written for the sake of your own amusement and maybe a few of your fr… Read More
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An irreverant look at the sports world, its pomposity, its significant and memorable distinctions, and the diverse characters that act out its script -- with a little Philly flavor to it.
2016-03-19 18:53
If anyone out there blames Bobby Abreu for the rampant incompetence of the Philadelphia Phillies organization and its players they ought to be looked at psychologically. Argue me on that in… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Every year at this time, teams from both leagues line up to load up on trading deadline talent before July 31. It's that perennial sign that says: "We think we're in it. We think we can win… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Please, for one second don't think that I could really care less who wins the long, drawn out World Cup, which will mercifully come to an end when Italy takes on France in the Finals Sunday… Read More
2006-06-27 17:42
Everyday, you can pick up a newspaper and read about the utter and complete stupidity of your fellow man. It's as reliable as time. It will never fail. It is ever-present in society. People… Read More
2006-06-20 18:36
At my 10-year college reunion at the University of Scranton this weekend, a few of my sports junkie friends admonished me for the collapse of this blog back at the beginning of March. I made… Read More
2006-03-01 16:13
Curtis Sumpter had a choice to make -- one month versus the possibility of a lifetime of security. Is it worth a gamble? This week, following the mercifully ending Olympics, NBC is putting o… Read More
2006-02-28 19:06
Because the sports world seems to provide such fodder for negativity due to some of the jackasses who play its games, it's often hard to remember why we love it. Because I still love sports… Read More
2006-02-27 19:09
At a time of the year when television is at an all-time low, in one of the most desolate months of the year when all we've wanted is the beginning of spring, a little March Madness, sweeps w… Read More
2006-02-24 20:05
Growing up, I always thought there was a certain aura around third base. I played every position on the diamond at one point or another as I grew with baseball, but besides catching, I proba… Read More
2006-02-20 21:14
At my former blogging home, I used to do a Monday morning piece called (and this might sound familiar) Running the Count Full. I'd like to do that again here, but since I took that name for… Read More
2006-02-17 18:48
I got to thinking this morning about how many newspapers and Internet venues and blogs would be written trumpeting the dawning of a new spring because pitchers and catchers reported to camps… Read More
2006-02-17 18:48
I got to thinking this morning about how many newspapers and Internet venues and blogs would be written trumpeting the dawning of a new spring because pitchers and catchers reported to camps… Read More
2006-02-15 15:30
If you come from Philadelphia and you find yourself a part of basketball's fraternity, you become a part of a network that goes back more than 50 years to the inception of the Big Five. It g… Read More
2006-02-10 17:47
My mother will invariably read this article and have a look of woe on her face that says, "I can't believe this is the son I raised." I'm sorry, mom. I am, but I just can't bring myself to f… Read More
2006-02-09 15:33
In the middle of February, with baseball gloves not yet fully oiled up, the Olympics ready to launch (or more appropriately sputter), the NBA being, well, the NBA, and hockey about to take i… Read More
2006-02-08 20:35
Yesterday was a disturbing day in hockey on multiple levels. We'll be hearing about the alleged gambling ring headed by reputed hockey capo Rick Tocchet for weeks to come. Everyone and their… Read More
2006-02-07 20:41
Since 1955, when the Big Five began the City Series in Philadelphia, with the five major college basketball Division I schools playing each other, only three times has the last game pitted t… Read More
2006-02-07 15:24
Welcome to Running the Count Full. Those of you who followed me over from The Sports Blog (mostly because I sent you an e-mail begging you to) will recognize the name of the blog from my wee… Read More
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