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As of New Year’s Day, four college football bowl games were canceled because of Covid protocols, and two more (Gator and Sun) were held as scheduled only after substitute teams were found (Rutgers and Central Michigan) to replace two that had to withdraw (Texas A&M and Miami) for the same reason. As of January 1, …

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In case you haven’t noticed—and it’s perfectly fine, and even understandable, if you haven’t—college football bowl season is upon us. And as they say, it ain’t what it used to be. As of today, THIRTEEN bowl games already have been played, and TWO MORE will be contested today (one in the afternoon, another at night). …

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW – Made-for-TV bowl games have changed everything Read More »

When the Rockies began their search for a new General Manager last spring following the resignation of Jeff Bridich, the popular opinion was that they should recruit someone from the outside, someone who would bring a fresh perspective to the team’s inbred front office. How about someone with a fresh perspective AND institutional memory? That’s …

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW – Hurdle brings outsider’s (and insider’s) perspective Read More »

Hello again. I’m back after a month of dealing with Covid and its after-effects. Now that I can speak from first-hand experience, I’m going to divert from sports to begin, so I can offer a few comments about the virus that has brought the world to its knees. First, my context. I tested positive on …

UNDER FURTHER REVEIW – The reality of Covid, and a Harbaugh classic Read More »

Now that the World Series has ended, let the collective bargaining begin. The current contract between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) expires on December 1. This is certain to affect the Hot Stove League—free agency, as well as trades. Owners are not going to dive into the open …

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW _ Hot Stove League on hold—Opening Day, next? Read More »

Let’s get one thing straight right away. The Broncos sending Von Miller to the Rams IS NOT in any way, shape or form comparable to the Rockies’ trade of Nolan Arenado, as one fan tweeted shortly after the news broke on Monday. Arenado is in his prime; Miller is not. The high draft choices Denver …

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW – Another take on Von Miller trade: bold, visionary Read More »

I stopped attending Broncos games more than a decade ago, and a couple of recent events reassure me it was the right thing to do. My decision had nothing to do with the play of the team but everything to do with the behavior of people who consider themselves fans. I got tired of listening …

UNDER FURTHER REVIEW – Enjoy watching football in person? Brace yourself Read More »