Category Archives: Sports
Eli Manning: Out of the Shadow
The infamous cliche “sometimes your best just isn’t good enough” has long been reserved for scenarios associated with failure. Although even after once achieving the highest pinnacle of success in his profession, the stigma remained for New York Giants quarterback Eli … Continue reading
GQ Recap: February 2012
In direct contrast of its’ cover, this issue served to be quite modest. Though Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams graces the cover, for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn, Williams seems to be the co-focal point. … Continue reading
Ray.
Murmur what you may about the man’s past, though he is the finest competitor of my lifetime. I consciously refrain from referring to him as one of my favorite athletes, instead as one of my favorite human beings. He is … Continue reading
Marty, For Old Times Sake
Being the football junkie that I am, I have a high gluttony for all things pigskin. So when a name like Marty Schottenheimer is thrown around, I get pretty amped. Many were outraged when the Hall of Fame coach was … Continue reading
Roll [DAMN] Tide
They say one should refrain from writing when emotional. So in attempting to abide by the unwritten rule, I did just that. Allowing 24 hours to elapse before expressing my jubilation, I wondered if it would make a difference. It … Continue reading
Tim Tebow: Angelic Rebellion
“He did it again.” When the mission seemed impossible, and when many were going against him — he did it again. Trucking through adversity, Tim Tebow defied his critics (and all odds) by winning his debut playoff game. The victory … Continue reading
Urban Legend
When former University of Florida head football coach, Urban Meyer, announced his retire last season, I declared that without a doubt he would one day coach again. Though my belief was bold. Not only did I believe that Meyer would … Continue reading
GQ Recap: December 2011
The staff at Gentlemen’s Quarterly recently wrapped up 2011 with their annual Men of the Year issue. An issue that often contains women in the category as well. Annually, the issue highlights notable personalities who had an exceptional or breakout year … Continue reading
Penn State: The Blame, The Shame, & The Audacity of a Society
Never have I ever imagined a day where I’d see Joe Paterno fired as head football coach of Penn State University — in relation to a sexual child abuse scandal. This entire mess has been a complete circus and heartbreaking … Continue reading
Case of the Mondays 10.10.11
Mondays, bleh. I will never understand what it is that makes this day so dreary. It nearly takes a bulldozing team to get me out of bed once every seven days – and that’s just on a regular Monday. So … Continue reading
Sirelle Carter Online 