Behind the Mic: On The Fence
Everybody has an opinion. We hear it all the time. That’s especially true when the conversation turns to sports – the more passionate the subject, the more vehement the position. I suppose I am no different. But there is one new area in college athletics that has me on the proverbial “fence”. I just do…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: NBA Draft Preview – 76ers
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll take a look at the two NBA teams in the RCN viewing area and how they’ll approach this year’s NBA Draft, which will commence on June 25. Today, a look at your Philadelphia 76ers. #1: “The #3 Pick Wasn’t That Bad” I know fans of “the tank” were…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: ESPN – Not!
(Author’s note: Due to the Memorial Day holiday and upcoming District XI baseball championships, I am repeating an earlier blog from November, 2012) As the RCN sports crew travels around from venue to venue, we, happily, hear from so many viewers. The compliments far outweigh the criticism and, most of the time, the criticism centers…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: More Sleep!
I will be getting much more sleep after this week. David Letterman is retiring. Wednesday, May 20, will be his last show. I’m not embarrassed to say that I pretty much go to bed with Dave Monday through Friday and I have been doing so for the 33 years he has been on the air….
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Three Phillies Issues
Last week we took a look at the Nationals’ first 30 games of the season, analyzing their first six weeks and previewing the road ahead. Clearly, the Phillies have a different set of priorities and goals for this season. There has been some positive news…and the next few months still could be very interesting as…
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