Long time Fangraphs subscriber here. Probably a little naive to dive into the Deadspin comments to say a nice thing but Sawchik is a good writer and a non-asshole. His books are very good, too.

I’m sure Charger Guy drinks Cobra Venom and pisses out excellence broseph cuz if you aren’t living on the edge my man then you really not living is all I’m saying bro. I mean if you haven’t danced with the devil by the pale moonlight then you don’t what breathing is all about are words true Beta Males wouldn’t…

Either you’re functionally illiterate, or you’re being deliberately obtuse here because I said nothing to indicate that I think they were talking about me. Even if I spent my weekends base jumping and thrill seeking, I’d still regard calling people who don’t do it sheep to be absolutely pathetic. It’s the kind of sad…

“we all” pretty much covers everyone.

Considering what gutless lives we all lead and how intensely she lived, you have to admire that outlook. And sometimes the brave pay the ultimate price.

Baa baa fuck you. 

What’s gutless about the everyday risks we all take to provide for ourselves and our families? Dying to a drunk driver on the turnpike or an accident at work may be less glamorous then doing it in a jet car, but the reaper doesn’t care how cool your death was; you’re dead all the same.

Says one of the sheep.

Yeah I feel like such a wimp for refusing to strap myself to a jet engine and blow myself to smithereens in the desert, like a REAL human being

um, come again? Let me guess youre a wolf? 

Lauding her drive and willingness to do amazing things is great, and I’m sure as hell sad about this, but calling people gutless and sheep because they choose not to take unnecessary risks for an adrenaline thrill is some really pathetic projecting.

“...adding a hurdle of ‘must actually play soccer' for all aspiring UCLA strikers.”

Short answer is the UC system red tape. They had to be damn sure they wouldn’t get sued for firing him. 

“But did he have his hands up?”
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Bill Simmons: Baby, let’s get out there tonight. I’m feeling thirsty AF.

Simmons a few months ago: The NBA was built on superteams, dynasties are great for the league!

He most definitely should not call it a day.  Even if it is true, he has jumped the shark.  https://awfulannouncing.com/ringer/the-ringer-podcast-ad-sales-outside-investment.html

Man I can’t wait for Simmons to REALLY skewer LeBron on his highly rated HBO show.

I’m not sure, I’m gonna need to hear Michael Rappaport’s thoughts on this as well. 

Simmons has completely jumped the shark. He’s a failure and is trying to do whatever he can to remain relevant. His homerism is boundless and his critiques of players he don’t agree with are weak. He should really call it a day.