Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A “great” USC team, loaded with the country’s top prep talent, praised and lauded after impressive non-conference victories … loses to a mediocre-to-bad Pac-10 team. Happened twice in 2006. Twice more in 2007. And once, already, in 2008. Oregon State 27, USC 21. That’s 25-and-a-half-point underdog Oregon State […]
USC’s Title Hopes Dashed; Is Pete to Blame?
September 25th, 2008 · 5 Comments · College football, USC
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You Don’t Really Want to Be a Baseball Writer
September 25th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Baseball, Sports Journalism
At some point in my life, long ago, I entertained the notion of how fabulous it would be to work as a traveling baseball writer. One hundred and sixty-two Dodgers games a year, baby! And that’s on top of spring training! Uh, no. You really don’t want that. Unless you’re a freak about ball … […]
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Today’s List: Embarrassing Trash, for Oldsters
September 25th, 2008 · No Comments · Lists
Just musing, after carrying a huge, bright red box labeled “Trojan Condoms” to the recycle bin … At what age does taking that now-empty case of, uh, amorous accessories — become more of a laugh-out-loud moment than a potential point of pride? I’m not sure, but I know I definitely am on the high side […]
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