So John Harbaugh named Kyle Boller as the starting quarterback for the preseason opener, and the whole town is ready to commit mass suicide or perhaps that was just every caller on the radio yesterday.   Chill Charm City, it’s only a freaking exhibition game that counts for nothing in the standings.  I wrote on Sunday ... Read More »

Thanks to a communication company that shall remain nameless, I haven’t been able blog for the last few weeks which has absolutely killed me. Why? Because it’s football season!!!!   Here are my thoughts on the 2008 Ravens thus far. Injuries, Bumps and Bruises:  Hourly it seems like WNST’s Casey Willett calls in with an update about another player ... Read More »

Here is the easiest answer to a question you will ever get.  Yes, we need to build a new arena in Baltimore. The current First Mariner Arena was useless the day it was built.   What size and where?  Good questions.  What are those answers?  Before we tackle these two issues, a quick commentary. Wherever they ... Read More »

During the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl run in 1986, the Bears played the then Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs.  Head coach Mike Ditka pegged the Rams as the Smiths (a white collar, well-to-do team, who lived in big houses).  Ditka said his own team the Bears were Grabowskis (a blue collar team from a ... Read More »

So we are three weeks from the start of Ravens training camp, and like many of you, I have some questions and more than a passing intrigue about what we are going to see in 2008. New coach, new offensive coordinator and a first round pick at quarterback.  Here are some of things I look ... Read More »

Sorry for the recent inactivity on the blog; so let’s catch up with nine innings around the world of sports. First Inning:  Congratulations to you the fans for the early result of the King of Baltimore.  I am truly impressed with the selections.  People are really doing their homework, especially with the Wes Unseld over ... Read More »

As voting begins for the final 32 for the King of Baltimore Sports, I have been intently listening to this topic since the contest was announced two weeks ago.  First, what a great idea that has spurred some wonderful discussion of sports history in Baltimore; it’s been fun listening and reading the debate.  Kind of ... Read More »

  With summer heat rounding out the last few days of spring, I decided to think ahead to fall and football season.  The happiest guy on the Maryland campus right now might be Maryland Head Football Coach Ralph Friedgen.  Why?  Because with all the negative attention on the basketball program, few people have had a chance ... Read More »

On Monday, the news spread that the Major Indoor Soccer League was folding.  Even with its apparent restructuring for next season under a new banner, the announcement highlights the trouble this brand of soccer is having here in the United States.    First, I am glad the game will continue here in Baltimore.  The sport and the ... Read More »

So we have heard this line for about the last 10 years – How are we supposed to compete in the American League East with the Yankees and Red Sox?  They are the ones with 200 million dollar payrolls, dedicated television networks, and high ticket prices.  Well gee, I opened up my paper on May ... Read More »