Making sense of WrestleMania 36
Nobody really knew quite what to expect from the 36th edition of ‘Mania, but what we got can be divided into three categories: the unexpectedly brilliant, the disappointing emptiness, and the business-as-usual.
Author: TD Wood
Roll me up and smoke me when I die.
A completely academic and scientific breakdown of social distancing-induced television viewing habits
As you’re aware, the ‘Rona is fucking up everyone’s day and our government was completely unprepared so now we allContinue Reading
Count me in for season three of Westworld
If the premiere episode is any indication, the third season of Westworld is going to get absolutely bonkers, and that just might be the best thing for all of us.
The Decade: Alabama is the king of college football
Over the course of the last 10 seasons, Alabama has reigned supreme over the college football kingdom, claiming the throne as king of the sport. The resume speaks for itself: 4 national championships, 5 SEC titles, 5 playoff appearances, an overall record of 123-15, and a metric shit ton of draft picks — including 26 first round selections.
The Rise of Skywalker: fun and flashy, but a shallow end to the Star Wars Saga
SPOILER ALERT! THERE ARE SPOILERS WITHIN, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK! When Disney acquired Lucasfilm and announced that they wouldContinue Reading
Takin’ on Sports: A look back at our preseason college football predictions and a look ahead to the College Football Playoff
Recapping the season and best guesses on the playoffs.
Takin’ on Sports: RIVALRY WEEK
A true rivalry leaves no room for such nobility. No, the best rivalries are those where the two teams can’t stand the mere mention of the other, and sometimes the need to curb your rival’s success outweighs your own lofty aspirations. Hate outside of sports is a vile thing, but within the realm of sports, hate is poetry in its finest form.
Takes on College Football: Against the Spread, Week Twelve
Is it really almost over?
Takin’ on Sports: Let’s discuss the College Football Playoff rankings
Let’s just get this out of the way: the whole concept of the College Football Playoff Committee releasing rankings beforeContinue Reading
Takes on College Football: Against the Spread, Week Ten
A lull in colossal games means nothing to the bettors on The Alabama Take.
Takes on College Football: Against the Spread, Week Eight
Our two most unqualified writers give some more picks against the spread in Week Eight of college football!
Takin’ on Sports: Fixing the NFL Schedule
Welcome back to Takin’ on Sports! Sorry for the hiatus, but I was busy working out-of-state and getting hitched. TendsContinue Reading
Takes on College Football: Against the Spread, Week Five
It’s Week Five in the blessed college football season. The season is blowing right through nap time. As you nowContinue Reading
Are we on the verge of another professional wrestling boom?
Don’t look now, but professional wrestling is in danger of becoming wildly popular, again.
Takes on College Football: Against the Spread, Week Three
Week Three is here and there may be an idea of what each team is for the first half ofContinue Reading
