Stand, Kneel, Etc.
As many of you know, I taught school for almost thirty years. In all of those years, I only encountered one protest concerning the American flag. Throughout the US, a school day began with the Pledge of Allegiance as everyone, teachers and students combined, stood and, in unison, said, “I pledge allegiance to the United…
Read MoreThe First Quadmester
Did “quadmester” get your attention? It is a word (much like semester and trimester) or it isn’t, but I used it to signify that, for the most part, one-quarter of the NFL season is now completed. I know that the Bucs and Dolphins did not play in Week 1 due to Irma, but, come on;…
Read MoreProjecting the Sixers Roster
After years of “tanking” (it was refreshing to finally hear a 76ers player admit that at last week’s “Media Day”), Philadelphia is finally looking to put together a solid—and competitive—roster for the upcoming NBA season. With training camp now underway, a crowded, yet very talented, field of players are participating at the team’s pre-season workouts…
Read MoreHS Football: One Month In
HS Football: One Month In With an early start to high school football again this season, we are already at the “one month in” mark of the scholastic season. We’ve had some great contests on RCN-TV thus far, with some exciting games coming up (link to the RCN broadcast schedule). If you’ve missed any of…
Read MoreThe Red Zone
I know I have previously espoused the virtues of the NFL Red Zone in this space. But making the wild assumption you may have missed that particular blog (and, boy, is that a possibility), allow me to once again toot the horn of a product that any rabid football fan should have. For those who…
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