I'm probably quite unique in the world of readers and contributors to this CC&WW site. I'm a die-hard fan of the Chicago White Sox ... the ChiSox ... the Palehose. (Actually, this probably makes me unique in the USA ... aren't many ChiSox fans out there). Admittedly, the Sox are certainly Chicago's second baseball team in terms of popularity ... the Cubs have the cozy … [Read more...] about Wally’s (White Sox) World
Archives for September 2008
Who am I?
My six-year NFL career was one of promise unfulfilled. I was drafted in the 3rd round out of Long Beach St. as a running back and wide receiver. After a rookie campaign learning the ways of the league, I made my mark. I finished in the top ten of all-purpose yards for the next four seasons - leading the league once and also finishing second and third in different seasons - … [Read more...] about Who am I?
On the Pitch with an American Novice: The Soccer Learning Curve
I spent most of my first year as a soccer fan confused. There were so many new terms and allusions that I couldn’t keep up. I soon realized that if I was going to enjoy this pastime, I needed to learn the vocabulary. I’m starting to get comfortable with some of the terminology, so for you fellow soccer neophytes, here are some I’ve come to be familiar with. Match: a game. … [Read more...] about On the Pitch with an American Novice: The Soccer Learning Curve
Who am I?
I played as a Bulldog on the gridiron of Georgia. I was taken by Boston in the 5th round, but the Patriots were not one of the two teams I played for professionally. During my 18-year career as a starting quarterback in the NFL my teams had a record of 6-5 in the post-season. I rank in the top ten all-time for passes completed, pass attempts, passing yards, and passing tds. … [Read more...] about Who am I?
Irish Throttle Purdue
Notre Dame rode a dominant second half to a convincing 38-21 win Saturday. The second half of this game was really the first time this season that the Irish displayed the type of sustained, versatile offense that fans have been hoping to see. What a welcome sight, though, as this followed a typically sloppy, frustrating first half that saw the Irish waste more trips into … [Read more...] about Irish Throttle Purdue