Bert Blyleven was that kind of journeyman pitcher who eventually made the HoF because of longevity stats. Yet I would rather give the ball to Nolan Ryan.
Liked Frank Gore with the Bills. His son is on the Bills practice squad. But sorry, give me Barry Sanders. Gore has longevity stats, but Sanders gave you the moment.
Hey, Henny! Thought I’d pay you a visit over here in the classy part of town. Nicely done!
A couple of things:
1) Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like I remember a lot of the plays where Barry was losing all of those yards happened because the Lions had lousy offensive lines/coaching. He had to freelance to give himself a chance (aargh! 3 hours sleep means I’m still unintentionally rhyming) to break a long run.
2) I’m going Simmons, Keaton, Edge of Tomorrow in a landslide! It’s funny that movie came up here- over at Seth Keysor’s fantastic Substack (The Chief in the North- he does a great job of breaking down games/plays and going beyond the box score) he mentioned that underrated Tom Cruise sci-fi classic and guys of our age (he’s one as well) were all going nuts talking about it.
Go Chiefs!
(On an unrelated note, I’m thinking of starting a non-football Substack. How’s living mostly on this side of the tracks working out for you?)
1) Really funny you brought that up. I actually referred to that in my initial draft last week but removed it for brevity’s sake. In short, while there is some validity in that argument, for much of his career he had a decent OL. Including a hall of famer.
2) It’s a total classic.
I love the writing I am doing. Having coached college football for 20+ years and having my literal life hanging in the balance of the result of a game means I can’t really take the game too seriously now. Plus I’d be bored out of my skull if I had to write about it every week 🤣. Good luck if you choose to go that route!!!
Tough to pick a favorite in here. Pretty sure my wife saw Edge of Tomorrow for Emily Blunt so we’re in good company there. Loved the shout out for CL Steefel, who I hadn’t read but am now. Subscribed!
The sports analogy is so my wheelhouse. And the comps you used were perfect. Frank Gore won me a few FF titles as a 2nd RB I got in the later rounds. I can’t even start on businesses’ infatuation with shiny new toys. The longer I live and watch sports the more I tune in for and follow guys who bring understated excellence consistently. First 2 picks on my NBA fantasy team this year? Sabonis and Maxey. Sitting at 13-1. What it takes to win consistently ain’t sexy on the way to the wins. We all need more Frank Gores and Tyrese Maxeys in our lives.
Amen to that Matt, and thanks! If I were still a Sixers fan I’d be all in on Maxey as well (they lost me at trust the process). He’s a stud and plays his ass off.
You may be the first person to actually make me appreciate a sports metaphor for life. Bravo.
High praise indeed, thanks Tim!!!
The friend that helps you move is the better (albeit less fun) friend. Also a better teammate.
💯
Thx for the shout out and recommend. Tough list to choose from. I’d say Shia. As a mama I would feel an obligation to give him a time out. Hehe.
Frank Gore the 3rd-leading rusher? I’m aghast! Thanks for schooling me.
Crazy, right?
Bert Blyleven was that kind of journeyman pitcher who eventually made the HoF because of longevity stats. Yet I would rather give the ball to Nolan Ryan.
Not too many others you’d rather give the ball to than the Ryan Express. Koufax maybe.
Liked Frank Gore with the Bills. His son is on the Bills practice squad. But sorry, give me Barry Sanders. Gore has longevity stats, but Sanders gave you the moment.
You and my pops as well Paul.
CK you cheeky little devil 😈 🤣
Hey, Henny! Thought I’d pay you a visit over here in the classy part of town. Nicely done!
A couple of things:
1) Correct me if I’m wrong, but it seems like I remember a lot of the plays where Barry was losing all of those yards happened because the Lions had lousy offensive lines/coaching. He had to freelance to give himself a chance (aargh! 3 hours sleep means I’m still unintentionally rhyming) to break a long run.
2) I’m going Simmons, Keaton, Edge of Tomorrow in a landslide! It’s funny that movie came up here- over at Seth Keysor’s fantastic Substack (The Chief in the North- he does a great job of breaking down games/plays and going beyond the box score) he mentioned that underrated Tom Cruise sci-fi classic and guys of our age (he’s one as well) were all going nuts talking about it.
Go Chiefs!
(On an unrelated note, I’m thinking of starting a non-football Substack. How’s living mostly on this side of the tracks working out for you?)
1) Really funny you brought that up. I actually referred to that in my initial draft last week but removed it for brevity’s sake. In short, while there is some validity in that argument, for much of his career he had a decent OL. Including a hall of famer.
2) It’s a total classic.
I love the writing I am doing. Having coached college football for 20+ years and having my literal life hanging in the balance of the result of a game means I can’t really take the game too seriously now. Plus I’d be bored out of my skull if I had to write about it every week 🤣. Good luck if you choose to go that route!!!
Tough to pick a favorite in here. Pretty sure my wife saw Edge of Tomorrow for Emily Blunt so we’re in good company there. Loved the shout out for CL Steefel, who I hadn’t read but am now. Subscribed!
The sports analogy is so my wheelhouse. And the comps you used were perfect. Frank Gore won me a few FF titles as a 2nd RB I got in the later rounds. I can’t even start on businesses’ infatuation with shiny new toys. The longer I live and watch sports the more I tune in for and follow guys who bring understated excellence consistently. First 2 picks on my NBA fantasy team this year? Sabonis and Maxey. Sitting at 13-1. What it takes to win consistently ain’t sexy on the way to the wins. We all need more Frank Gores and Tyrese Maxeys in our lives.
Amen to that Matt, and thanks! If I were still a Sixers fan I’d be all in on Maxey as well (they lost me at trust the process). He’s a stud and plays his ass off.