Over the years I have become less and less engaged with major American sports. The industry is saturated and can simply consume time. I still like them. I am a KC Chiefs fan in professional football, but even last night’s amazing game (one in which I would have been heartbroken had the Chiefs lost, butContinue reading “Sportsball”
Tag Archives: Football
Football stadiums of the future
I can’t resist a little humor in this Lenten season. I was reading about the Chargers and Raiders going in on a deal to build a stadium near LA they would both use. One mock up design reminded me of a really old TV kids show on Saturday mornings about “Ark II” or something likeContinue reading “Football stadiums of the future”
Experts everywhere
If I need to know more about something, I’m so grateful for the experts I find on social media. Hundreds of millions of experts on: — The football championship — St. Nick — Grand juries — Race relations — Proper chokeholds — Reconciliation — Sound biblical exegesis Is this a great day to be aliveContinue reading “Experts everywhere”
Dave Barry on Football
I have a daily calendar with great Dave Barry quotes. This one on football: 1. A large player called the center squats over the ball, and then the quarterback touches him in a way that could get them both executed in the Middle East. 2. All the players run into each other and fall down.Continue reading “Dave Barry on Football”
Why Football Players Make the Big Bucks
Jared Allen, defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings on the games left in the season: “Every game is a must-win.” Wow. Genius.
We interrupt theological thoughts for some thoughts on … football
Just a couple of thoughts as I continue to be a fan of some awful teams right now. First of all, the Vikings. The game against the Bears today and the game against the Buccaneers a few weeks back showed something in the flawed thinking of the offensive coordinator fairly early in the game. BasicallyContinue reading “We interrupt theological thoughts for some thoughts on … football”
Why I Wish Networks Would Show College FB Halftime Shows
Gladiators
I am a football fan, and it gets harder and harder. One reason it’s hard is I grew up in Kansas City and the Chiefs are a lousy team. Other than than, though, the violence of the game and the bloodthirst we’ve created as fans has finally reached a point for me where I amContinue reading “Gladiators”
The Pope Comes to Town
Not Benedict. Roger Goodell, the Almighty Supreme Anointed One of the national religion: The NFL. HEAR YE HIM!
Apprentice 2 Jesus 