9. gameday.

At 3:30 this afternoon, my attention will be focused on the televisions at the Sharp Edge, as I watch Ohio State upset Penn State in Happy Valley. But as I watch my Buckeyes, I’ll also keep checking my phone, to look for updates on how my other team — your other team — playing on… Read More 9. gameday.

6. semantics.

When Ohio State athletics department folks said the uniform rumors were untrue yesterday, they were apparently were referring to the concept of an “alternate jersey.” The Bucks won’t be wearing “alternate” jerseys when they visit Michigan Nov. 21. But they will be wearing “throwback uniforms,” to commemorate the undefeated national champion 1954 team. The unis… Read More 6. semantics.

play ball.

The World Series begins tonight, and yeah, I’ve noticed who the Game 1 starting pitchers are: I was half-heartedly following the Dodgers at the outset of baseball’s postseason, on account of the fact that their roster is lousy with ex-Indians: Jim Thome, Ronnie Belliard, Casey Blake and Manny Ramirez all helped L.A. make it to… Read More play ball.