What I’ve done with this post in the past: Had a few drinks on New Year’s Eve. Written an assessment of the year that’s about to end. Added a couple of predictions or goals for the year ahead. Got in bed in time to get up to jump in the river. But we were entertaining… Read More 2010 > 2011.
Is it too much to ask that the Winter Classic be about hockey? I am certain that I’m the only person around for miles who is bothered by the fact that Jerome Bettis and Franco Harris have to join Mario Lemieux and an Army veteran to drop the ceremonial puck at the start of this weekend’s game. We’re hosting the… Read More losing battle.
I have no idea how many people to expect at the Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday morning, but I do know the details: The Time: Expect to arrive around 8:45 a.m. and swim — if you’re swimming — around 9:30. The Place: The Mon Wharf, otherwise known as the parking area underneath the Parkway East… Read More plunge party.
This is how we do it in Pittsburgh. Merry Christmas, everyone.
With a little assistance from Miles, we’re pretty much ready for Christmas. All that’s left tonight? The eating, the drinking and the watching of the Christmas televsion specials.
A bunch of boneheads — from Ohio State’s athletics director, to its head football coach, down to four of its best offensive players — may have just made my decision about hockey versus football a little easier. The details are here.
Uncle Crappy 