Newcomers to Uncle Crappy should probably be aware of something: I’m a freak for stuff like this: When you see radar like this in April, you know you’ve got a good chance of seeing some decent thunderstorms. When you see it in November, it means something different. Winter’s getting ready to start. I’m not saying… Read More 5. starting.
Just a little over a year ago, I posted Jim Tressel’s comments about the importance of November. In part: You do a lot of work prior to November, but the month of November really is the legacy that you leave. Last November felt entirely different. Two cupcakes — Northwestern and Illinois — followed by what… Read More 4. stretch.
Here’s what we learned on Saturday. No matter what the question, the answer is this: “Run Beanie Wells.”
Y’all get a little something different today — a group effort, probably a little disjointed, from our favorite parking space just south of Ohio Stadium in Columbus. It’s a beautiful morning, despite being a little brisk — and we have plenty of provisions to deal with that issue. Like, say, the two pots of chili… Read More 3. asphalt paradise.
When I really took a look at the home schedule for this season, this was the game. Many of the preseason magazine guys had picked Wisconsin to finish atop the Big Ten. If we were able to squeak past Penn State, this was to have been the next big test. And then the season began,… Read More 2. no stinkin’ badgers.
Pressure does interesting things to a person. In most cases, I think I handle pressure well. I’m usually able to think clearly, make a quick analysis and determine what should be done next. An example: During a weekend visit by my parents a few years ago, my father had an “episode,” which means he fainted.… Read More 1. pressure.
