Category Archives: Sports

Everything Is Square

Posted on December 29, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the last brief comments I had with one of the other people who did a lot of officiating (and some playing, something I was unable to do with my poor hobbled feet), was that “Everything is square.” By … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Knocked Down But I Won’t Be Broken

Posted on December 26, 2014 by nathanalbright

As someone who was very fond of Laura Hillenbrand’s book “Unbroken” [1], I was cautiously optimistic about the film of the same name, even if having Angelina Jolie direct a film about a man whose epic endurance led him to … Continue reading →

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The Mean Streets Of Tanasbourne

Posted on December 10, 2014 by nathanalbright

For those who are not aware, I work near the mean streets of Tanasbourne, where I may occasionally be found shopping at the local Target or drinking some iced tea while munching on some chicken parmesian at any one of … Continue reading →

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When Winning Isn’t Enough

Posted on December 1, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today there were two stories, one from college football and one from the NFL, that demonstrated winning is not enough for someone, even a very successful coach, to keep their position secure. These two examples demonstrate the pitfalls and sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Rest

Posted on November 30, 2014 by nathanalbright

Normally, the Sabbath is a fairly busy day for me [1]. Of course, when I spent my morning coughing up phlegm, trying not to vomit, and unable to talk at all, I realized it was going to be a Sabbath … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend

Posted on November 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

Evel: The High-Flying Life Of Evel Kinevel: American Showman, Daredevil, And Legend, by Leigh Montville This book was one of a set of books either given or loaned to me by one of my many book-loving friends [1], presumably because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Visions Of The Last Adam

Posted on October 22, 2014 by nathanalbright

Visions Of The Last Adam, by Rafael Garcia, Jr. [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bostick Communications in exchange for an honest review.] To be honest, when I requested this book originally based on what was written … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be The Reason Why Everyone Hates Your Team

Posted on October 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Although I have had my attention elsewhere during the past few days (and for the next few days as well) [1], today there were at least two incidents related to sports that I feel it necessary to comment on. As … Continue reading →

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Separation Comes From Preparation

Posted on September 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

Even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, I have not been particularly knowledgeable about the approaches and mindset of the players of the Seattle Seahawks [1]. Today, the fellow who gave the sermonette (who happens to be a big … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Striking Gridiron

Posted on September 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

Striking Gridiron: A Town’s Pride and a Team’s Shot at Glory During the Biggest Strike in American History, by Greg Nichols [Note: This book was provided free of charge by NetGallery in exchange for an honest review.] Every once in … Continue reading →

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