Our love affair with the Gridiron

We wear numbers on our back, indulge in junk food, drink too many things with bubbles in them and cheer ourselves hoarse – in our living rooms. Why do we do that?

Yes, Virginia, there WILL be a draft. Breaking down the NFC South.

Week One: “There will always be hope for our country as long as more people watch ‘Monday Night Football’ than ‘Friends.’” Week Two “Update: Last week 4.7 million more people watched ‘Friends’ than ‘Monday Night Football.’ I think I’m going to move to Canada.” —Michael Logsdon Well, this year, Mr. Logsdon – Canada may be [...]

When will there be Football Again? CBA cliff notes.

A CEO, a Labor Leader and a Tea Party Member were having dessert at a restaurant. The waitress delivered a plate loaded with 12 cookies. The CEO took 11 of them, looked the Tea Partier in the eye and said, with a nod of his head at the Labor Leader, “You’d better be careful, that [...]

Kindergarten and the NFL – what they haven’t learned

No one man (should) own more than $50 million ($600 million in current money).  But be that as it may, it will still be more than any one man, or any one man and his children and their children, will be able to spend in their lifetimes; and it is not necessary or reasonable to have [...]

Attentions NFLPA – your PR stinks!

“I’m not a humanitarian. I’m a hell-raiser!” Mother Jones, Labor Leader   Workers’ Rights, Owners’ Rights – how about Fans’ Rights?

One Woman’s NFL picks for Week #5: barbaras-football-buzz

In honor of the MLB playoffs: Baseball players are smarter than football players. How often do you see a baseball team penalized for too many men on the field? -Jim Bouton You have to admit – he’s got a point!      Bring on the Picks!

Billie Jean King to Maddy Schaffrick: Bring on the “girls”

I’ve earned this opportunity, I’ll earn this victory, I’ve already won. –Laila Ali Female athletes and fans – what’s next?

“If you let me play sports”: Fifteen years later

“Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It’s dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great.” — Billie Jean King, Founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation It’s almost 40 years since Title IX – how are we doing?

Barbara’s Football Picks – NFL Divisional Round – Sunday

The Dallas Cowboys at the Minnesota Vikings. Barbara’s Pick: Minnesota Vikings -2.5 Straight Up: Vikings Over/Under: Under 47.5 The New York Jets at the San Diego Chargers. Barbara’s Pick: New York Jets +8.0 Straight Up: New York Jets – only because of the weather Over/Under: Under 42.5