Sports are my life, and I'm old school about them. No participation trophies here. Just a realist, saying what others won't.
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Harden and the Rockets are in salary cap hell, and what they got obviously ain't getting it done. Good luck, Houston. And Telvin Smith says "football ain't everything", but isn't that convenient after football has just paid you millions? What do you think is take would be oh, and his choices would be, if hr didn't have millions in the bank?…
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"Tough Love" (Derby madness!! Canelo. NBA Playoffs)
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A DQ at the Kentucky Derby? What a crazy afternoon. Also, Canelo beats Jacobs in a lackluster fight. Just give us a 3rd GGG/Canelo fer Christ's sake! And NBA Playoffs are heating up. Does Warriors/Rockets feel like 49ers/Cowboys of the early 90's??By Alister Konrath
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"Tough Love" NFL Draft Recap (WTF, Giants!?)
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NFL Draft Winners and Losers.. Oakland nailed it.. NE nailed it.. Giants sucked it.. Arizona?? Vikings?? Let's chat..By Alister Konrath
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When you can't rely on your sheer physical dominance anymore, you have to adjust your game to stay on top, and that's exactly what Tiger did at The Masters. Also, it's not Virginia losing to a #16 seed, but the Tampa Bay Lightning losing to Columbus- after tying the record for most points in a season- has to fall somewhere close. And Terrance Crawf…
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"Tough Love" (Sunday at The Masters/Loma/LeBron)
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What's better than Sunday at The Masters? Tiger in the final group, that's what. Also, if you missed the Lomachenko fight Friday night, go watch it- NOW! And call me tickled, but watching LeBron and three Lakers fail makes me smile.By Alister Konrath
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"Tough Love" (Instant replay is ruining sports)
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Temporary has always been part of sports, and instant replay just take care of the way.By Alister Konrath
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"Tough Love" ( I hate to say it, but LeBron will be back.)
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There have been some games in this year's March Madness that will go down is absolute classics, and will cement this Final Four is one of the best ever. The game between Purdue in Virginia is one of them. Also, LeBron shut it down for the season, and it looks as though he's finished dominating, he'll grab a couple key Acquisitions this offseason, a…
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Half of the Sweet 16 is set, and defending champ Villanova and Kansas are already going home. Ja Morant showed why he may be the best player to enter the draft (sorry, Zion), and why Oregon will win it all. Also, if you didn't see "Showtime" Anthony Pettis' KO of Steven "Wonderboy" Thompson last night, you need to. NOW!…
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"Tough Love" (Bell, AB, and OBJ.. OH MY!!)
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Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, AND OBJ all find new homes.. What a crazy off-season for the NFL.. The Vikings are f**king clueless.. I'll tell you why. Spence/Garcia disappoints.. Spence/Pacquiao next? Garcia/Lomachenko? The Players And one of the best KO's in the UFC.. Masvidal shocks Till- IN LONDON!…
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"Tough Love" (Did Antonio Brown just ruin the NFL?)
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Hopefully, Antonio Brown kicking and screaming, and acting like a bitch, didn't set a precedent for future players. The NBA is already run by the players, and in my opinion, that's not a good thing- for the fans. To me, it's not fun to see the same teams in it every year. Transgenders in sports. As usual, people can't think past their "Look at me, …
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UFC 235 -Jon Jones is good -Woodley?? No offense to Usman, but... -Ben Askeran v. Usman or rematch Usman v. Woodley ©Kyler Murray = Russell Wilson -Measures 5'10" 1/8 207 lbs @Harper to Philly -13yr/$330 mil ©Machado to Padres -We always expect the big market to get him, but want the smaller markets to get him, but talk shit when it looks like a mo…
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©Zion v. Nike -How much do you think the lawsuit would have been against Nike if you have a career-ending injury? And for that fact, how much do you think Duke's lawsuit would have been? -One and done issue -Been against this forever in the NBA -Brandon Jennings did it right -SIT IT OUT UNTIL THE RULE CHANGES! -You're not gonna forget how to play -…
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"Tough Love" (LIVE FROM THE GENESIS OPEN)
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Justin Thomas doesn't get enough credit. I realize the attention is all on Tiger- and for good reason- but what JT is doing is nothing short of masterful, or as we say in my friend-circles.. FUCKING RIDICULOUS! And speaking of Tiger, he barely made the cut, then explodes for 3 birdies and an eagle to start his 3rd round before darkness halted play.…
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"Tough Love" (Please retire, Anderson Silva)
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©Super Bowl recap -Haters gonna hate, but... -This will never be matched again, so appreciate it. -Lowest viewership in a while, cuz nobody gives a shit about the Rams -Patriots = Howard Stern (No Patriot fatigue) -More people want to watch the Patriots fail @UFC -Silva needs to retire (Reminds me of Roy Jones Jr.) -I understand the love of the spo…
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©Mahomes MVP -Youngest since Marino (same career?) -Chiefs = Manning's Colts?? ©Super Bowl -Donald DPOY -Remember how good JJ Watt was a few years back? Donald is even better. -Suh is the key (needs to win one on ones) -Is CJ Anderson this Year's Nick Foles? -Gurley needs to play -Robey-Coleman v. Edelman @Robey-Coleman says Brady is aging -Must ha…
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You're up 13-0 at home. The Rams couldn't hear AND their headsets weren't working (hmmm..). You failed to convert TD's and instead settled for FG's. Went up 20-10 in the 3rd. Got away with a BLATANT face-mask on Goff that would've led to a TD instead of a FG- which would've meant not even going to OT. You get the ball FIRST in OT, yet throw an inte…
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"Tough Love" (Rams v. Chiefs in SB! Don't bet on it.)
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Today's games will mark the two biggest age differences between starting quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, and that means absolutely nothing. The spreads on the games are both -3 for the home teams, and both over/under game totals are at 56. What I'm saying is it's a coin-flip. So whoever I pick on the show, put your mortgage on the opposite.…
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The Colts rushed for over 200 yards last week in Houston, with Marlon Mack going loco, yet against the weak Chiefs rush D, they refused to rush the ball? Makes no sense. Marlon Mack finished with NINE carries. NINE! I'm too much of a fan to want to believe Vegas controls sports, but seriously, WHAT. THE. FUCK? Also, I feel like I say it every week,…
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Can we please pump the brakes on the Big 3 talk with the Cowboys?! Dak is nowhere close to that level, and even though Cooper is a nice player, he's not at that level either. I'll give the props to Ezekiel, he's on his way to the Hall. But when I think of a Big 3, I think of Pittsburgh. Three potential HOFers. Dallas isn't remotely close to that. S…
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"Tough Love" (Jon Jones v. Daniel Cormier 3??)
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I understand Daniel Cormier's position on Jon Jones and his steroid use, but damn I'd like to see a thrid fight, wouldn't you? At Heavyweight? Would LOVE to see it happen. Also, can we please never see Notre Dame in a big game again? Clemson walked The Irish, and we all knew it was going to happen. NCAA should make Notre Dame join the ACC in footba…
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"Tough Love" (I'm not a racist, I'm a realist)
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Well, just like last year, when I was called a racist by my black "friends" for not agreeing with their cries of racism when the late Houston Texans owner, Bob McNair, said he didn't want the inmates running the prison, I'm now a racist once again for not agreeing with LeBron saying the NFL has a "slave mentality." The fury that followed my Faceboo…
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"Tough Love" (Out with the old, in with the new?)
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Montana & Elway was seemlessly woven into Aikman and Favre, and the same will happen with Tom Brady & Ben Roethlisberger, who will gradually relinquish their hold on their NFL supremacy to the likes of Carson Wentz, Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, and DeSaun Watson. So as they strap it up for one of the last times, appreciate the battle between Big Ben…
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I know some may disagree, but I see these things, and Vasyl Lomachenko is Manny Pacquiao with better defense. Both of them have such incredible footwork, and they come at you from the most crazy angles. Loma's D is better than Pac-Man's, and I would say Loma's accuracy is better, too. Max Holloway shut a lot of people up last night! Outside of Bria…
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Well, shit. There's not much more anti-climatic in sports than a draw in boxing. And unfortunately, that's exactly what happened in the Wilder/Fury fight. I thought Wilder won, being that he knocked Fury down twice, but I've watched boxing long enough to not be surprised at the scorecards anymore. I will say this, Fury is one weird motherfucker. Ka…
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"Tough Love" (Tiger & Phil = Boxing's Prizefighters)
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Watching Tiger & Phil Friday afternoon was one for the ages. Even though they didn't play very well, it was great theater, and one I'd like to see yearly. Tiger's still better, btw.. Ohio St. made Michigan look like shit, and that just makes my "Georgia is better than Michigan" claim look legit. Granted, Oklahoma would like to say their piece, but …
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"Tough Love" (Rams/Chiefs aftermath & Vikings/Bears)
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Wow. Rams win an epic battle against the Chiefs in one of the greatest NFL games ever. The total score, 54-51, is the first time in NFL history that both teams scored over 50 points, and the total points scored is obviously a record. I'm a defensive guy. I liked the Ravens/Steelers games of the mid-2000's, but the best part about the offensive onsl…
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"Tough Love" (Punters don't deserve facepaint)
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UCF punter wore facepaint, and had hair that matched The Ultimate Warrior. Well played. Btw, does UCF belong in the CFP? (No.) Vikings/Bears square off for NFC North supremacy!! -This is where Kirk Cousins earns his money (Kurt Warner) -Cousins most pressured QB (O-line has to step up) -Khalil Mack (RUN AT HIM!!!) -Bears +13 TO -League best 89 poin…
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"Tough Love" (Jimmy Butler trade reaction)
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Jimmy Butler to the Sixers, and the T-pups are still suck. Butler isn't the bad guy in this, and I'll tell you why. LeVeon Bell will not report, and will sit out the rest of the year. Will the Steelers regret this? Can James Connor maintain this production? Alabama has two shutouts in a row, but... Tua's knee may put Jalen Hurts back in the spotlig…
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"Tough Love" (Brady>Rodgers and Dak's terrible)
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Tom Brady and the Pats benefitted from a timely fumble, otherwise the ending may have looked a bit different. And that's two weeks in a row fumbles have been the demise of the Packers. The Cowboys got embarrassed last night after given multiple chances to secure the win W. Mariota looked good for the Texans in the win, but his good games are too fa…
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"Tough Love" (Stop debating A-Rod & Brady)
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LOTS TO GET TO!!! It's A-Rod and Brady. Comparing the two is human nature, but let's stop the debate and just enjoy what they do. There's never going to be an agreement on who's the G.O.A.T., but I do have a formula that works to find out. Also, Maryland football is a shit-show, but not for the reason's you think. And would you believe the Raiders-…
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"Tough Love" (F.U. Boston!!.. And NFL Week 8 recap!!!)
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Way to go, Red Sox, you spent the 3rd most, and beat the team who spent the most. Baseball should consist of 8 teams. Meanwhile, what a week in the NFL! Aside from the 2nd half turd the Vikings took, there were some killer games, none moreso than the Rams/Packers. Apparently, the Packers hate Ty Montgomery so bad after that game-ending fumble they …
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Tough Love (Analytics are for nerds/Vikings-Saints)
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The Red Sox are a game away from the World Series Championship, but only because nerds are ruling the baseball landscape. The only problem is that those same nerds have never played the game, and they'll never know what an "intangible" means. And it's the Game of the Week in a rematch of the "Minneapolis Miracle." The Saints travel to Minneapolis t…
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NFL Week 7 Recap!!! (and Oakland's fire-sale)
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Arguments can be made for the Cowboys and the Raiders, but what do you think of the Amari Cooper trade? Was a #1 too much, and what exactly is Oakland doing? The Vikes took care of business v. the Jets in lieu of the showdown with the Saints, and both teams are gaining more and more momentum by the week. So who wins, and how many times will we hear…
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Another case of fans who have no clue, example 1,987,345.. T-pup fans boo Jimmy Butler, then cheer every one of his 33 points. Idiots. Vikings v Jets. I pray this isn't another dud like the game v the Bills. The Saints are on the Sunday Night Football horizon, and it's easy to look past the cherry Jets, but with their D, and ands Hot/Cold Sam Darno…
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NFL Week 6 recap (Rams (really) good, but Pats still team to beat)
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After four of the top 10 teams fall in college football, the crazy continues in week 6 of the NFL. Dak and the Cowboys drop 40 on the Jags. Chicago's vaunted D gets embarrassed in Miami. The Pack barely survived the 49ers at home, and the Patriots prove they're still the team to beat in the AFC. Oh, and Tyreke Hill's a bitch. Mary Bono steps down U…
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As expected, Terrance Crawford took care of business Saturday night v. Benavidez, but it wasn't without an early test. Unfortunately, Benavidez tired out, and that made for an anti-climatic last 6 rounds, but he gave Crawford a fight. Next for Crawford? How bout a REAL test? Errol Spence is the fight we all want to see, and hopefully, Al Haymon and…
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"Tough Love" (Vikes are like a cheating girlfriend)
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One week does not heel all wounds, nor does it make me forget the past, but the Vikes win over the Eagles (AT PHILLY) was unexpected and a HUGE relief. Let's just pump the brakes on saying they've turned things around, though. Beat Arizona (CONVINCINGLY!) and we can maybe chat. Speaking of the Cardinals, they had 14 (FOURTEEN!) tackles for losses v…
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PLEASE TELL ME YOU SAW THAT!!! What. A. Fight! Kahbib Nurmagomedov drubs Conor McGregor in what was one of the most insane UFC matches ever! Kahbib dominated on the ground, as expected, but also stood toe to toe with McGregor for good portions of the fight. And then the post-fight... Kahbib talks shit to Conor after submitting him, throws his mouth…
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"Tough Love- SPECIAL EDITION!" (NFL Week 4 RECAP)
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The Vikings loss to the Bills will go down as the day the Vikes lost the season, but it sure was fun being at the Colesium Thursday night! I didn't expect a Vikings win, but the game was much more entertaining than I expected. Both defenses ate shit, but the Rams made a couple more plays, and got the W. Can everybody who counted the Patriots out (a…
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"Tough Love" (Oregon gets f**ked, and TIGER!!!)
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I'm not sure if 30 minutes will be enough, but I'll do my best. Those of you Nerds who say intagibles are irrelevant didn't see Oregon/Stanford. One play can change the attitude and momentum, and that is what intangibles are all about. If you saw the reaction from tghe Cleveland Browns and SMU Mustangs, you'd think they won the Super Bowl. They bea…
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