NFL owners turn millionaires into martyrs

July 29, 2011I hope you missed this, but the National Football League owners had been threatening to lock out the players for months, until they finally agreed to a deal this week. Normally, I wouldn’t care about this labor dispute.  Scratch that – I still...

Thomas Jefferson on Teacher Bashing

July 22, 2011Press play to listen Teachers in our country rarely get the respect they deserve — a uniquely American pathology.  But this year they’ve endured not just indifference, but disrespect – and from Congressmen, no less.    ...

Heisman Winner Better than Hype

July 15, 2011Press play to listenDesmond Howard stands about 5-foot-8 – I don’t care what the program said.  When Bo Schembechler moved the Cleveland native from tailback to receiver, it virtually eliminated any chance Howard had to win the Heisman Trophy. ...

In Chicago on business this week…

Dear Loyal Readers,  In Chicago on business this week, so no taping — and that means no commentary this time around.   But we’ll be back next week.  And the week after.  And the week after. Promise! Thanks again for your continued...

Woe, Canada? Go, Canada!

June 24, 2011Press play to listen Canada might be the only nation on earth that invented its favorite sport, has no other sport that’s even half as popular, and remains arguably the best in the world at playing it.    How big is hockey in Canada?  They...