“Gary, we would like you to blog on our RCN TV Web page.”
That request from our marketing department is responsible for the ruminations, ramblings and some coherent thoughts that will occupy this space. I call the blog “Behind the Mike” because that is where I have been for over 40 years and it is the perspective I bring to this space. I anticipate that most (but, perhaps, not all) of my blogs will concern the sporting world. I will offer up some NFL weekly predictions, much like I used to do on the radio each week. I am most associated with sports and I assume there might actually be a few people who care about my opinions (I am not sure why) on both the local and national level.
From time to time, I will probably get particularly irritated or, hopefully, excited with events outside of sports and feel compelled to say something. No matter what, my goal is to be interesting. That critique, however, is entirely up to you.
In addition, I will have a section called “Above the Ears” where I will offer short comments and observations about almost anything, but, again, sports will be the focus.
I certainly welcome YOUR thoughts and comments. After all, a blog is only interesting if there is dialogue.
Let’s chat next week.
ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS)
- Do you look at political debates like a sporting event and root for a loser or a winner? Do you cheer on your candidate and inwardly boo the other? OR, do you even watch??
- Two weeks ago, I was in Pittsburgh to do a football game and headed out to eat with four other people. On the way, the decision was made to go to the Pirates game instead. We bought $28 tickets on the street for $10. Unbeknowst to us, it was “Fan Appreciation Night”. We received a free T-shirt on the way in, had box seats along the third base line, and proceeded to watch Homer Bailey of the Cincinnati Reds add to baseball history by pitching a no-hitter. Good $10 investment.
- Do you think if Tim Tebow was really better than Mark Sanchez, Rex Ryan still would start Sanchez? Coaches play the player that they believe is better, especially if their livelihood depends on it.
- I do not think any team can challenge Alabama for college football’s national championship. Do you?
- Joe Paterno’s successor, Bill O’Brien, was the perfect choice for Penn State University.
NFL PICKS FOR THIS WEEK
- Steelers
- Bengals
- Colts
- Bucs
- Falcons
- Ravens
- Eagles
- Dolphins
- Patriots
- Cardinals
- Vikings
- 49ers
- Packers
- Broncos
