Sports
The Trials of Johnny ‘Autograph’ Manziel
August 30, 2013 | Josh Buchanan
In the past 48 hours, the recent half game suspension of Texas A&M Heisman Winner Johnny ‘Autograph’ Manziel by the NCAA is, if anything, amusing. With no proof of Manziel … Read More
Your #2 Fantasy Football Pick
August 27, 2013 | Mike Zoller
If you have the first pick in your fantasy football draft you’re most certainly taking Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson. There’s no one coming off a better season than him and he’s poised to have even bigger numbers this year. But if you have the second pick in the draft who do you take? PorchDrinking.com’s sports writers discussed:
Avoiding the Steroid Witch Hunt
August 26, 2013 | Mike Zoller
Americans have the first amendment, freedom of speech, it allows us to speak our mind, have opinions and challenge authority when we believe change is needed. It’s a great thing, however, there are limitations. You cannot yell fire in a crowded public area, you cannot yell obscenities in public and you can’t libel or slander someone. When former Cardinals player and radio host Jack Clark accused Albert Pujols of doing steroids he violated his first amendment right.
PorchDrinking’s Fantasy Football 2013
August 21, 2013 | Tristan Chan
Once again fall is around the corner which means it’s time to bone up on stats, block off Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays at your local sports bar, and vie for … Read More
What American Sports Can Learn from English Football
August 19, 2013 | Jason Behler 3
The start of the American football season almost coincides with the start of the English football season, and with it optimism, high expectations, and hope that this will be … Read More
New Faces Atop MLB Standings
August 5, 2013 | Mike Zoller
What if I told you that on July 31st the two best teams in baseball were both in the National League Central? What if I told you that the two teams were the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals? You might expect the Cardinals but it finally looks like the Pirates will keep it together for an entire season. Major League Baseball is facing a lot of issues but new teams at the top of the MLB standings are definitely a positive.
Why the Phillies Won’t Trade Cliff Lee
July 22, 2013 | Josh Buchanan
I guess most important to preserving any credibility I have is to acknowledge my Philadelphia bias and all the territory that comes with it….i.e. Washington should have never sat Strausburg … Read More
More than Winners and Losers
July 8, 2013 | Mike Zoller
On the Fourth of July Americans celebrate our country’s birthday in many ways. From BBQs with friends and families to going to fireworks in the evening, everyone has their own way to celebrate.
Sports, specifically baseball, is another way to celebrate our nation’s birth. Every team plays on July 4 and the Washington Nationals always play at home on the holiday. I’ve been to many games on July 4 and it’s a lot of fun watching our nation’s pastime on a beautiful afternoon or evening ending with a solid fireworks display.
Remembering Coach Coles
June 17, 2013 | Mike Zoller
There are hundreds of NCAA basketball coaches out there, but none were like former Miami University basketball coach Charlie Coles. In an era where so many coaches focus on what’s politically correct to say, Coles told you exactly what he was thinking.
Stanley Cup Update
June 3, 2013 | Josh Buchanan 1
With only four teams remaining, (coincidentally the last four Stanley Cup Champions) there are plenty of interesting story lines to keep track of. The exciting Game 7 finished in the West Coast, with Chicago rebounding from a 3-1 series deficit to overcome the Detroit Redwings, the perennial playoff contender who haven’t missed playoffs in 20-plus seasons. It felt a little reminiscent of their 2011 quarterfinals where they almost dispatched the Vancouver Canucks in identical fashion.
Sports Fans Gone Wild
May 20, 2013 | Mike Zoller
It may have happened almost two weeks ago, but the actions of Miami Heat fan Filomena Tobias are still etched in my mind. Sure fans can get rowdy during a game, but when Tobias got into the face of the Bulls’ Joakim Noah with a middle finger the line was clearly crossed.
Playoff Hockey Returns
May 14, 2013 | Josh Buchanan
Despite the NHL season having been abbreviated due to the expiration of the existing collective bargaining and profit sharing deal, playoff hockey has not disappointed. Whether it be the … Read More
2013 Kentucky Derby Preview
May 3, 2013 | Jason Behler
2013 Kentucky Derby Preview
The job of paring down the derby field to a manageable number of horses to choose from is a daunting task, and, frankly, one that I … Read More
Is This The Name of a Kentucky Derby Horse OR an Indie Band?
April 29, 2013 | Drew Troller
The Kentucky Derby is best known for its ageless charm, style, and distinction. Every year you expect to see Derby hats, seersucker suits, mint juleps, and some good old-fashioned gambling. But there’s another tradition that seems more silly than logical – the names of all the horses are ridiculous.
Below is a list of names. 15 of these names belong to the horses running in this year’s Kentucky Derby, and the other 10 are the names of up-and-coming indie bands. See if you can correctly identify which of these are which. Good luck! Read More
Athlete DUIs A Troubling Trend
April 29, 2013 | Mike Zoller
Why do the richest always do the stupidest things?
Professional athletes have more disposable income than they know what to do with and spend millions of dollars on frivolous items all the time. However, when it comes time to spend just a few dollars on something as simple as a car service or taxicab after a night of drinking, too often it seems they make the wrong decision.
Fourteen Year Old Girl Hacks Kobe Bryant’s Facebook Page
April 16, 2013 | Adam Reeves
In a game against the Golden State Warriors Friday, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant suffered a painful and season-ending rupture of his Achilles tendon. More painful, though, is what would happen next.
Get Ready for Interleague Play
April 8, 2013 | Mike Zoller 2
Ah baseball season is here. There is nothing better than going to the ballpark, getting some peanuts, a beer and enjoying beautiful weather as you watch the great American pastime. The first week of games has come and gone and there were some great matchups. You had Boston going to New York in a classic inter-division series, the Giants and Dodgers battled on the West Coast and the Angels went to Cincinnati.
We Are All Florida Gulf Coast University
March 25, 2013 | Adam Reeves
After the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, there is only one team to write about: the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles. Few had ever heard of this team before March Madness began – and if you did, it was probably because of the coach’s wife. With wins over Georgetown and San Diego State University, all that has now changed. Read More
March Madness and FIFA Upset Report
March 25, 2013 | Katharine Clark
March Madness 2013 Update
Every year, the first and second rounds of March Madness bring some surprises and 2013 has started out no different. If you’re like me, your bracket looked a little busted Thursday and Friday. Social media erupted in waves of “Go (insert underdog team mascot here)”, as a few lower ranked teams made some unexpected wins. Go Bears! Woot!
Best Recruiting Class in History
March 21, 2013 | Tristan Chan
On Tuesday night, the University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball team wrapped their worst season in the modern era by falling to Robert Morris in the first round of the NIT. On Wednesday, Kentucky set themselves up for statistically the best recruiting class in collegiate history and what could become the deepest team in collegiate history.
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