The Original Six is Neither

June 11, 2010 Press play to listen Hard-core hockey fans – and really, are there any other kind? – are all pumped up this week because on Wednesday night, the Chicago Blackhawks scored in over time to win their first Stanley Cup since 1961.  And that harkens back to...

Better Than Perfect

June 4, 2010 Press play to listen I’d just finished writing my commentary Wednesday night, when a friend tipped me off that I should be watching the Tigers game. He didn’t say why, because there’s a code in baseball against jinxing a pitcher who’s throwing a great...

Thank You!

As of this writing, we have exactly RSS subscribers, plus those folks who dip their toes in each week, so breaking 50,000 shouldn’t be too far off. THANK YOU!  (Or have I said that?) Alas, your reward for your loyalty is a rebaked piece from two years ago, when...

Michigan Man Meets His Moment

March 21, 2010Press play to listen Michigan first baseman Mike Dufek stepped up to the plate in the tenth inning. The bases were empty, which in this game was rare. Northwestern had shot out to an early 14-0 lead.  We’re not talking football here folks, but baseball....