Age is said to inflict wisdom – or delusions of it. This comes to mind as Mike Yastrzemski prepares for his first game at his grandfather’s home address for 23 seasons. Part of passing barrier into one’s 60s is the ability to insist, despite all protests (even if they are rooted in ...
It’s another high school sports year and, as usual, nothing is more polarizing than coaching stories. First up this fall is the Bishop Guertin girls lacrosse vacancy, stunningly created over the summer and filled this past weekend. Out was highly successful mentor Kerry Gobiel; in is ...
This morning's mission: Making it through this little essay without mentioning You Know Who (No. 17 in your program, No. 1 in his own mind) … Tim Tebow did not tie the knot wedding hypocrisy with big-time college sports, but he certainly is a Hall of Fame hypocrite in its defense. Last week ...
Scary isn't it? No, not the Antonio Brown fiasco, but just how bad the New England Patriots have been down in Miami. They've lost to some bad Dolphin teams. Lost to Jay Cutler. Lost via the Miracle in Miami last year. Heck, they've even lost to a Joe Philbin-coached team there. Ugh. Well, ...
What did I ever do to the people of Hudson? When I go to an event at Alvirne High, I’m sure to stop at Rocco’s for a steak bomb or Findeisen’s for a chocolate frappe. Driving to the office, I hit the Dairy Queen drive-thru on Route 111 more times than this fat old man should. Yet, ...
In courtrooms there is a presumption of innocence, the bedrock of our justice system. Everywhere else, there is a presumption of guilt, particularly if the party in question is a celebrity. Make it a professional athlete and the only sound that comes through the static is the name of the ...
