I wasn’t sure how to start this essay, to be honest. Should I stick to an overly analytical approach to only Jon Jones’ mixed-martial arts career or do a general overview of his entire career, including his numerous controversies and run-ins with the law? Either option could fill a novel with that much information, and […]
Read more "Skull and “Bones” Jones"It’s quite a surprise that, of all my articles and essays, the one about professional boxing’s weight classes is by far the most popular one I’ve ever published, at least to me. It’s not that I don’t think it’s some of my more well-written work; it’s just surprising that particular subject is the one readers […]
Read more "MMA Weight—And the Use of Divisions"Eighteen running backs, one defensive tackle, one outside linebacker, and one kicker have won the Associated Press National Football League Most Valuable Player Award, the NFL’s de facto MVP award since the NFL doesn’t officially recognize one itself. This fact, however, means 47 quarterbacks have won the award since the Associated Press began their tradition […]
Read more "MVQB"It’s not that I found the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film disappointing; it’s the fact the manga is currently adapting it to print is where I become disappointed. I made a list article ranking the arcs of the Dragon Ball franchise 976 days ago1; while discussing the then recently finished Galactic Patrol Prisoner Arc, I stated the arc […]
Read more "Dragon Ball Super: Super Disappointment"A little under a year ago, 335 days to be exact, I analyzed the first ten seasons of the NBA, ending the article with a quick summary of how the ’50s Celtics became a dynasty when they drafted Bill Russell1. Throughout that article, I created my hypothetical awards for MVP and Finals MVP for the […]
Read more "Roger’s Retroactive Finals MVPs"The National Football League has always had a stranglehold over Sundays and Thanksgiving Day since its inception as the American Professional Football Association in 1920. In those times, it was a necessity that professional games get scheduled a day later to not compete with the popularity of college football. Even today, with the NFL long […]
Read more "In Defense of TNF"It appears the NBA is attempting to get me more invested in the regular season once again after the entertaining postseason they had. Last year, I commended the Warriors for winning another championship1 after the collapse of their Hamptons Five lineup; this year, I must commend the Nuggets for remaining healthy in the playoffs and […]
Read more "Trump Card: The Joker"I know, I know, the headline appears ridiculous at first, and you’re likely questioning my raising of the question. How can someone who won the NFL MVP a record three consecutive seasons, holds the record for the longest consecutive starting streak, and retired as the career leader in pass completions, pass attempts, passing yards, and […]
Read more "Did Brett Favre Underachieve?"About 57 days ago, I admitted I was looking forward to seeing Kevin Durant on the Phoenix Suns following his trade request from the Brooklyn Nets1. Nets owner Joseph Tsai (or 蔡崇信 if you prefer) made it clear he was staying, and Durant announced to the media shortly2 after that he would be. At the […]
Read more "Hampered Negotiations"What exactly constitutes the modern era of basketball? It’s a term you hear talking heads on television, content creators, and random commenters use in basketball debates, but there’s not even a consensus definition of this supposed era. Recurring readers may remember my examination1 of the early years of professional basketball and the biological terms used […]
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