Last year, I wrote an essay examining segments from the career of the now-retired former UFC champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, concluding that he was the greatest fighter in the history of the promotion1. This year, I’m reconsidering that conclusion; I stand by my work, but Jones’ actions surrounding his retirement have undoubtedly soured what was […]
Read more "Big ol’ Pile of Them Bones"Nearly a year ago, just over ten-and-a-half months, 322 days to be exact, I wrote about the current landscape of the NBA1 for the first time since the year prior; here’s to tradition, I suppose. Unlike last year, I won’t be nearly as professional as the issues I highlighted years ago that many fans have […]
Read more "An Irritated NBA Critique"While the victors write the history books, in the United States, even the winners fade from consciousness, especially in the sports business. It’s a “what-have-you-done-for-me-lately” industry, and while a franchise’s front office must possess this mindset when building the best team possible, it’s also how you end up with regular people leaving Instagram comments disparaging […]
Read more "Forgetting the Winners"In my youth, I wasn’t one to call NASCAR, or auto racing in general, a sport. Sure, each race is a competition, and there’s a champion awarded at the end of every season, but hell, I have a driver’s license, and all they’re doing is going left! Well, you can pick up a basketball at […]
Read more "Dying in Ovals"The 2023-24 NBA regular season wrapped up a little over two-and-a-half months ago, and I couldn’t have cared less. Last season’s playoffs were quite entertaining, and I was hoping it would lead to a more entertaining regular season for 2023-24, but unfortunately, that didn’t end up being the case. Once again, I enjoyed the playoffs […]
Read more "A Nonchalant NBA Critique"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"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 […]
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