OLIU’S OUTLOOK: Joyless
Joy I have been thinking a lot about Ross Gay lately. Gay’s work is synonymous with discovering joy—something that canContinue Reading
Tag: Sports
Short Takes: Host Paul Finebaum
Short Takes with Paul Finebaum
Takin’ on Sports — Texas and Oklahoma are headed to the SEC, and college football as we know may never be the same
It’s time for another round of college football realignment, and this one is sure to be the craziest yet
Takin’ on Sports: Looks like we’re expanding the CFP
TD answers some questions about the report that the CFP will announce an expansion in the near future.
Takin’ on Sports: To be a fan is to court misery
There is no logical reason someone would be a sports fan. It doesn’t matter that you grew up in aContinue Reading
Takin’ on Sports: The Wildest Postseason in MLB History is Here
The Major League Baseball playoffs start Tuesday, September 29th, and they are unlike anything we’ve seen before. MLB is notoriouslyContinue Reading
OLIU’S OUTLOOK: WE ARE BACK AND I MISS YOU
And by back I mean we went through some weird loophole where our backup QB has a questionable mustache &Continue Reading
OLIU’S OUTLOOK: I GUESS WE ARE DOING THE THING
Ahoy mateys! Welcome aboard the massive pirate ship that is COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2020 where it may or may not beContinue Reading
Takin’ on Sports: Dress Like Pep
While watching the FA Cup semi-final between Arsenal and Manchester City a few a weeks ago, I couldn’t help butContinue Reading
Picks in a Parking Lot 9: No Sports
What do we talk about when we don’t talk about sports?
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.
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.
Picks in a Parking Lot 7: The Alabama Football Crimson Tide
Why are things like they are?
Picks in a Parking Lot 6 (the Real 6): Odds of SEC Coach Firings
Who’s on the chopping block? Head writer breaks down the SEC coaches’ chances.
