And just like that, it’s time to graduate. Time to finish up and move on to what is next. It’s time to go. Time for the next guy to take my place while I exit stage left. As I glance back and survey my experience here at my alma mater, the melodic tones of Green Read More
I never realized how much can happen in nine months. I mean sure, I know a lot of things could happen; a house could be built, a sports season could come and go – heck, even a baby could be made. But really, I’ve been on this earth for more than 19 years. How much Read More
There are three sports stories from the week that stood out to me, and I want to ask you about them. Did you see the elbow? How ‘bout them Saints now? And what’s up with the BoSox? It’s not enough to just sit back and watch the games anymore, is it? We’ve got to have Read More
Last week I received an anonymous card at work from an 80-year-old Racer fan. The delicate writing was signed by “One of the Racer Nation,” and encouraged me on my journey to greater challenges. It was one of the top 10 moments for me as sports editor and reminded me of what each of us Read More
I keep rewriting this, trying to remind myself this is a sports column, not an obituary. It’s a space for commentary regarding the latest events in the sports world, not a therapeutic exercise for the writer. But every time I delete the copy and try to force myself into “sports mode,” it just falls flat. Read More
It’s that time of year. The time of flip-flops, grill-outs and frozen lemonade. The time when the trees bud, the flowers bloom, pale people like myself buy stock in sunscreen and the grass in center field is the most attractive shade of green there ever was. It’s baseball season. I adore March Madness and the Read More
What’s this? NFL players are hitting each other hard – on purpose? What’s this? NCAA coaches are going over their minutes when calling or texting new recruits? What’s this? A coach known for his rotten personality is caught wrecking his motorcycle with a girl half his age on the back? What’s this? A baseball manager Read More
Sophie McDonald Sports Editor I’ll admit it: I could be obsessed with quotes. And by “could be” I mean I definitely am. A quote from someone with more experience or who has tapped into a fountain of insight can offer a quick burst of wisdom, inspiration and motivation for athletes and non-athletes alike and Read More