Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Nov 15
How far has boxing fallen? Everyone is hyped to watch a 58 year old box a former YouTuber. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 1975 to recall the Thrilla in Manila when boxing was boxing. Then it is some Penguins and Flyers talk, Sixers keep sinking, and…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: November 8
Tim ponders the bad luck(?) of the Philadelphia 76ers plus a couple NBA and NHL notes. Tim’s Time Machine goes to the late 70’s to pound the drum for Dave Parker, who is on the Hall of Fame ballot again. A quick Pirates note, some solid college hoops…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Nov 1
Tim gives a pseudo college basketball preview, as all the transferring has made it tough to keep track of who is playing where. Some MLB, NBA, and NHL talk, plus a rant and Connect to Column on the closing of a legendary local football field. The Random…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Oct 25
Tim leads off with NBA news including, brace yourself Sixers fans, Joel Embiid injured already. The phony LeBron James and son Bronny moment, Pens and Flyers off to slow starts including the Pens sending goalie Tristan Jarry home, and the Caps waiting…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Oct 18
Tim leads off with the not so stunning retirement of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett. The Time Machine stops off at four times when coaches retired at inopportune times in order to promote the guy they wanted to get the job. Penguins hockey, 76ers…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: October 11
Tim talks Phillies disappointment plus a look at all of the MLB playoff series. Tims Time Machine goes back to the days when you had to win something to make the playoffs and argues it was just as exciting. But money rules the day despite the current…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Oct 4
Tim looks into the first round of the MLB playoffs while also looking ahead to the Divisional Round series. Thoughts on the expanded playoff format as well. Just when you think the Pirates can’t go lower, they do. Tim rants on that topic while connecting…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: Sept 26
Tim leads off discussing another Rob Manfred dropped ball in the Mets/Braves/Royals/Hurricane Helene scheduling fiasco. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 2017 and 2023 when scheduling changes WERE made at the end of those seasons. A quick NBA thought, Pens…
Musings of a Sports Fanatic: So Lucky Edition
Tim leads off with the great Sidney Crosby’s contract extension and all that it means for Pittsburgh and all that it says about Crosby. Tim’s Time Machine goes back to 1984 when Sid’s equally unselfish predecessor, Mario Lemieux, was drafted. Then it is…
