NFL | Great American Things

Posted by Robin on Feb 28, 2012 in Featured, Sports | Comments Off on Peyton Manning

He may not play another down in the NFL. But Peyton Manning has a place reserved in the Hall of Fame in Canton, no doubt. The only question...

Posted by Robin on Nov 23, 2011 in Americana, Featured, Holiday | Comments Off on Thanksgiving Day Football

In addition to the blessings for which we are grateful on Thanksgiving, here’s one more in 2011: Thank goodness the Detroit Lions are...

Posted by Robin on Nov 13, 2011 in Featured, Sports | Comments Off on Brent Musburger

I’m well aware Brent Musburger isn’t high on everyone’s list of sports play-by-play guys. But his distinctive voice...

Posted by Robin on Oct 2, 2011 in Featured, Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Joe Montana

He wasn’t the most talented quarterback ever to play the game. But he won four Super Bowls. He didn’t accumulate the flashiest...

Posted by Robin on Aug 14, 2010 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Jim Brown

Among football fans, there’s always a debate about who was the best ever to play each position. Usually, career stats are pulled out...

Posted by Robin on Jan 26, 2010 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Vince Lombardi

Q. Vince Lombardi has become synonymous with which of the following? A. Winning B. The NFL C. Hard Work D. All of the Above A. D, all of...

Posted by Robin on Sep 26, 2009 in Americana, Food, Sports | Comments Off on Americana: Tailgating

Long gone are the days when tailgating was limited to fried chicken and potato salad. Go to a ballgame today and you’ll see exclusive...