You should've stuck with "the NE" as you used in first reference, because "the Northeast" does include NYC, Philly, Jersey (and if you're talking about the NFL, DC and Dallas). But New England is a well-defined term, and it does not extend west of the eastern border of New York State or south past Long Island Sound.

On my first read of this, I thought you were saying you "can't believe the Bears [didn't] have FieldTurf (in 1984)." D'oh!

It got off to a good start, but didn't end as they would've liked.

Planning for a red wedding?

even Lady Gaga...

"Is there another kind?"

Not if it's the difference between 5-10-1 vs. 8-8 (which could've won that division).

Perhaps Kluwe could've held onto a job for another few years or maybe his career would've reached its natural conclusion on a similar timeline to how it did, but there is plausibly strong circumstantial evidence to suggest that his outspokenness cost him the opportunity to hold on for another season or more at an…

And you can always make the case that "we didn't think he was coming back strong from his knee surgery" and the difference in salaries, etc.

The statement: we will be seeking new employment for the 2014 NFL season.

Yet, the number of punters still contributing and meriting a roster spot as they reach the age of 35 (and beyond) dwarfs that of nearly every other position.

Sure didn't seem to mind George Wendt slobbering on his shoulder dreaming of sausage pillows.

Gingers need love too.

I predict your newsletter will fail to find an adequate audience to sustain production.

They also teach you to write for your audience. The audience of this sports-themed website typically has a general idea of "who?" when an individual who has been an MLB manager for 10 of the last 11 years, was recognized as Manager of the Year within the last decade, and was subsequently one of the top candidates for…

Who said romance is dead?

Perhaps we need to introduce you to my good friend, The Wikipedia. He lives on the internet. Ever been there?

Not to poop at their party, but isn't buying a "student-athlete" a burger considered an impermissible benefit per the NCAA? Would the fraternity members have bought a burger for someone who was not a member of the Baylor football team? Someone better call Baylor's compliance office so they can self-report the…

No. Nobody else wonders that.

I don't expect Triplette's crew to be getting a prime assignment in the wake of this. The mix-up was not his personally, but he's responsible for the operation of his crew and without a doubt, it was damaging, it didn't look good and the aggrieved coach was going to go nuts either way. I think Michaels amplified it a…