Here are two of the nearly 30 definitions of the word "rated," courtesy of dictionary.com: 15. to estimate the value or worth of; appraise: to rate a student's class performance.…
Isn't There A Difference Between Overrated And Overhyped?Category: A Sports Scribe
The Struggle Of Being Alex Smith
What a difference a month makes. If you just tuned in to the NFL lately, it’s forgiven if you are starting to think that this is Steve Young/Joe Montana redux…
The Struggle Of Being Alex Smith
Thank You, Marvin Miller
Today on TSFJ, two gentlemen provide two distinct perspectives on a man who two generations prior allowed us to enjoy sports in a fashion we do today. All hail Marvin…
Thank You, Marvin MillerChanging Of The (Shooting) Guard
You all like lists, right? Well, try to make these lists: top five shooting guards NOT named Kobe Bryant or Dwyane Wade in the NBA today and future Hall of…
Changing Of The (Shooting) Guard
Nothing to Prove: Why the New York City Marathon Shouldn't Go On
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of only me, and does not reflect that of anyone else affiliated with The Sports Fan Journal. The most prevalent taglines, mantras, and yes, buzz…
Nothing to Prove: Why the New York City Marathon Shouldn't Go On
Welcome Back, NBA - The Streets Have Missed You
Last fall, the NBA lockout had hoops fans drowning in their tears, civic leaders fretting about arena lease payments, and television cameras feeling bare without the suits of Craig Sager…
Welcome Back, NBA - The Streets Have Missed You
On 'Steve McNair: A Football Life' And Paying A Legend Respect
Behind Steve Young, the Hall of Fame’s only left-handed quarterback, Steve McNair was my other all-time favorite signal-caller. Those two players had so much in common in terms of styles,…
On 'Steve McNair: A Football Life' And Paying A Legend Respect
The Name Game: The Changing Of The Sports Lexicon
Maybe it’s a result of most the TSFJ staff coming of age in the 1980s and 1990s, but we may all remember the times where talking sports meant talking batting…
The Name Game: The Changing Of The Sports Lexicon
Will Sports Biographies Give The Future Legends Color As The Past
Last week, Kenny reviewed the recently released Michael Vick biography “Finally Free.” A player who became THE cultural touchstone in the United States because of his involvement in a dog…
Will Sports Biographies Give The Future Legends Color As The Past
Why You Might Have Forgotten About The Other Lockout
With yesterday’s news that the NFL and the referees’ union are close to a deal, there’s a huge sigh of relief from the football-obsessed nation. From podcasts to America’s least-respected…
Why You Might Have Forgotten About The Other Lockout
