OPINION
Chip Shots: This Monday CFP Thing, Does It Work For You?
Last Monday night’s College Football Playoff (CFP) championship had 22 million viewers, not as low as the previous year’s 18.7 million viewers who witnessed Alabama’s convincing 52-24 win over Ohio State.
The Penalty Box: Colts And Bears Each Headed For Long Winters
In a year where the NFL created more playoff opportunities than ever before, our two closest teams to our area couldn’t figure out a way to grab a single one. The Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears are staring in the window of a local store on a cold winter night, …
Chip Shots: ‘Rooting for Clothes’ In College Sports Isn’t New
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld talked about free agency in sports in a stand-up comedy bit he did in the early 90s. He referred to the effects the dynamic movement of players in a few simple sentences. "You're rooting for clothes, when you get right down to it,” Seinfeld said. “We're screaming …
The Penalty Box: Madden, The Irish And January Basketball
I have three subjects today, and I couldn’t choose between the three, so I chose them all.
Chip Shots: Full Measure Works Best For Both
Last Friday at the end of the Northern Lakes Conference boys’ basketball opener between Warsaw and Wawasee, I had a chance to see something I don’t usually pick up sitting in one of the media’s mezzanine spots in the Tiger Den, but I was treated to a different view at …
The Penalty Box: Santa Came To Visit Last Night
I was doing my homework last night for my next game broadcast when I heard the dogs at the north end of our neighborhood starting to bark. The barking got louder and louder, and then our very own Zero started howling his alarm as he stared out our front window. …
Chip Shots: Let’s Begin With A Song
I hope each of you are enjoying the Christmas and Kwanza seasons in whatever way it means for you to enjoy the spirit of the season. I want you to, while I think of it, add a handful of Christmas tunes I enjoy each year to your playlist. I’ll share …
The Penalty Box: Grace Playing Host To Prep Teams Saturday
Grace College is rolling out the red carpet Saturday for some of the best high school basketball teams in Indiana, and, this year, from north of the state line.
I’ll Err On The Side Of Boring
I’m going to perform public address (PA) announcing duties for a basketball game for the first time in 22 years, in my first varsity game, in fact, when Warsaw hosts Wawasee Friday, Dec 17. I’m excited about it. I’m a stand-in for a single game, but I continue to believe …
Brian Kelly’s Exit Fitting, Telling
Brian Kelly left Notre Dame. Last Monday night, the rumors of Kelly’s departure began to pop up like spam emails on a personal computer. Destination: LSU.
Witnessing Weight Room Transformation
A safe, happy, and healthy Thanksgiving to each of you. There’s much merit in taking weight training very seriously in and out of season. Luke Anderson and Aiden Binkerd are two individuals who come to mind almost immediately when I think about it.
