Behind the Mic: I’m old, but so is Franklin Field
I’m old, but so is Franklin Field. He was a patriot, a diplomat, a printer, a student of foreign languages, and a writer. He also dabbled in science. He invented the Franklin stove, bifocal eyeglasses, and the harmonica (which he called “armonica”). However, the phenomenon that interested Benjamin Franklin the most was electricity. So…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: High School Football “Anti-Poll” #2
High School Football “Anti-Poll” #2 Before we take a look at the smaller schools in our RCN viewing area, I wanted to congratulate a few of the bigger schools, in particular Emmaus, Dieruff and Bethlehem Catholic, for their efforts this past weekend. After my pre-season prediction that the Hornets would make the district playoffs,…
Read MoreAbove the Ears (Some Musings)
ABOVE THE EARS (SOME MUSINGS) 1. Chip Kelly’s Eagles offense was impressive on Monday night. The Redskins’ defense looked bewildered, inept, and slow, particularly in the first half. The Eagles’ defense looked vulnerable in the second half. Two questions: Can the offensive players maintain that pace and their health each week? Will the opponents…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Anti-Poll #1: The “Bigger Schools” (AAAA & AAA)
Anti-Poll #1: The “Bigger Schools” (AAAA & AAA) It’s the debut of the RCN Sports Talk Anti-Poll! This poll is RCN TV’s response for satisfying your desire to rank high school football teams without all the stress and anxiety created by a rigid numerical ranking list. This week, we will look at the bigger…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Johnny Football should make $225,000 a year
Johnny Football should make $225,000 a year. Do I have your attention, college football fans? Sean Gregory, Senior Writer for Time Magazine, published a cover story article in the September 16, 2013 edition of Time Magazine entitled, “It’s Time to Pay College Athletes.” The article focuses on Texas A&M student and Heisman Trophy winner,…
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