Simple Thoughts of a Complex Mind: The Old House
During my childhood, my parents rented a farmhouse outside of a small town in southwest Missouri. The owner kept up the cattle ranching and we lived in the house. As an eight year old boy, out of boredom, I would often wander about the farm during my free time. I have two younger sisters, but I often did not want to play with them. [...]
Is Fantasy Football Geeky?
I have been pondering the question if Fantasy Football is geeky or not. Many people will scoff at this converstation. After all, football has always been a “jock” thing and not a geek thing. But like most geeky things, fantasy football is based outside of reality. The fans of fantasy football are often obsessed like I am for a good Sci Fi show or Spidey comic books. Fantasy Football owners speak their own language [...]
But that was a different era!
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As sports fans, we like to discuss who is the greatest of all time for various sports. Mostly this is a futile venture but can lead to some interesting conversations. These conversations are killed with the phrase “But that was a different era!” I have experienced this first hand numerous times. I was in a recent discussion about Michael Jordan and how I am not convinced that he is the greatest…
Fantasy Baseball Season
If you had a really good fantasy draft ten years ago, you would be set for your fantasy baseball season. Back then, the draft made or broke your season. You kept track of your players for injuries and an occasional gem of a free agent but not on a daily basis. Much has changed since those days. Now everyone has access…
FSC: Dez Bryant Huppla
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This last week, a lawsuit was filed against Dez Bryant. He is accused of not paying his tab for $500,000 in jewelry. He may have stiffed his co-signer and the two jewelry stores for the cost of his new bling. If he did this, then Dez is showing his youth and immaturity.
Some people have blown this out of proportion. They are ranting and raving about Bryant. These same people declare…
Opening Day Renewal and Hope
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The air is full of the smells of the Spring. Scents of cut grass and pollinating pollinating trees hang and mix with the oxygen. Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is upon us.
Opening day of Baseball season brings me a sense of renewal. After a cold hard winter, it is the gateway to warm[...]
The 10 Most Dangerous Mistakes Fantasy Leaguers Make
Think back to last year’s draft day. If you were like most fantasy leaguers, you came out of your draft with a pretty decent team. You were probably satisfied that you had assembled a good group of players. You looked forward to managing your team to a championship.
If you won your league last year, [...]
One on One with Cardinals Minor Leaguer C.J. Beatty
Recently, St. Louis Cardinal Minor League Outfielder, C.J. Beatty, agreed to an interview with me for Sports Jabber Magazine. C.J. is a prospect who was the Top Athlete at North Carolina A&T College for two years prior to being drafted. I gathered questions from the Sports Jabber community and made my list. I found C.J. to be a down-to-Earth who just loves to play[...]
FSC: Fantasy Baseball- What Kind of League is right for you – part 3
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This is a series to assist fantasy owners in selecting the best kind of league for you. Fantasy Baseball has numerous variations and differences which can either enhance your fantasy experience or lessen the enjoyment. I hope to bring some understanding for those new to Fantasy Baseball and give [...]
Fantasy Baseball- What Kind of League is right for you – part 2
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This is a series to assist fantasy owners in selecting the best kind of league for you. Fantasy Baseball has numerous variations and differences which can either enhance your fantasy experience or lessen the enjoyment. I hope to bring some understanding for those new to Fantasy Baseball and give some options[...]



