THE SPORTS ESSAYIST

Sports and culture, as I see them.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Breaking Rules: Todd Gurley and Jameis Winston expose flaws in NCAA and in student athletes

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The suspension of University of Georgia running back Todd Gurley and the investigation of Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston for vio...
Sunday, September 21, 2014

The NFL has a due process problem.

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Due process is important, but so is respect for it. As a fan of professional sports, it’s sad to see athletes and their employers hiding beh...
Monday, September 15, 2014

NFL’s Failings Don’t End with Goodell

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Roger Goodell’s tenure as NFL Commissioner is heading towards an abrupt end. It has to be. Since 2006, the NFL has experienced unparalleled ...
Thursday, September 4, 2014

NFL 2014: More of the same

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It seems both surprising and expected that I have written very little in this space since delivering my picks for the 2013 NFL season ... ...
Friday, September 27, 2013

Let's retire the "Closer" role with Mariano Rivera.

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I've written very little about baseball considering that it is a sport I enjoy watching and following. There's a poetic quality to t...
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