Great write up, Ray! It's a shame that Hall's religion affects how he's viewed by some. He's easily had a better resume than Webb and could eclipse Ritz; yet his faith seems to rub people the wrong way. I'm a secularized Yankee, but I look past it. I wish others in the running community (cough, Letsrun MB) would too.

Isn't bringing westernized culture to countries the best way to eventually create change and dissension? The migrant workers won't be better off if we impose de facto economic sanctions. Also, with UAE being oil country, Americans could be more outraged over poor Abu Dhabians than the next frivolous celebrity incident…

The bulk of the interview sounded pretty pro-Ennis. God forbid he was honest about an apparent weakness in Ennis's game. I thought Deadspin actually liked frankness in sports over rote coach-speak. Damned if you do, damned if you don't, I guess.

The interception is like the RBI of football...looks good on TV and on paper, but when you actually think about it, it's just the byproduct of a lot of other actions.

Well done.

Disappointing as the side wasn't that weakened. Defensively, all the starters played and the midfield was intact, for the most part. IMO Press isn't quite ready for primetime and ARod is ARod. The chemistry between Morgan, Leroux and Wambach up top (and a healthy HAO) is crucial for the WWC next year. As long they're…

Fair enough. I think they only broadcast 15 or so games. However, I follow a lot of the NWSL accounts/players who seemed to always push out when a game was on "nationally." Granted, this was all before the death of FOX Soccer, so who knows what the deal is for 2014.

FOX Soccer broadcast the NWSL last year. Steve Cangialosi, the NJ Devils PBP guy, did the bulk of the PBP duties. That's pretty darn good.

Somehow Super Bowl XX's ticket design was more exciting than the actual game.

THHHHAAAA CHHHHAAAMMMPPPPP YAWNNNSSSS

When I was a media buyer, we would get Olympic ADUs (in good events) for NBC prime underdelivery. We would get CBS AFC NFL regional ADUs for CBS DAYTIME underdelivery. We would get Oscars red carpet ADUs for our ABC "early morning" deal when GMA's ratings sucked. Cable networks, ESPN included, give out ADU before…

Last night's game was uneventful, as expected.

This guy was Selby's HS speech coach and Selby asked if he could "lift" his bit.

Speier. Smart analysis and a bit of personality.

Topkin hands down. Honorable mention: Dickie V

Jennings. Or Murti for putting Francesa to sleep

Davidi

Can we count Subotic then? Raised in America for the most part.

Was this an off the record conversation, John?