Tag Archives: Bill Simmons

Viva La Revolution!

Hey, here’s an interesting moment in life – Bud Selig had an idea that I find myself in agreement with. It’s an oddly peaceful and yet totally frightening moment, like being trapped in the wrong end of a darkened, dead-end alley with a looming shadow coming towards you… and then realizing it’s your grandmother. The [...]

The Continuing Isolation Of Bill Simmons

Whenever it comes time to lob some criticism in the direction of Bill Simmons (aka The Sports Guy, The Boston Sports Guy, The Guy Bloggers Love To Crap All Over), I feel this irresistible urge to trot out my standard disclaimer – that I appreciate what he’s done for sports writing, his unique perspective, and [...]

Letting Go Of The Big Three, 2.0

There’s this wonderful notion these days about which city is more tortured than the other when it comes to sports. Lists are made, fans complain and debate whether they should be included, higher or lower on the list, and just generally whine themselves into a mind-numbing stew of pity and self-loathing. You know, sort of [...]