Bob, as a Penn State grad, husband, father, and uncle, I think I speak from experience that you HAVE to come to a Penn State game at Beaver Stadium. I think the experience of a “White Out” or any game against a peer opponent will cause you to re-assess your rankings of best-college-football-venue(s)!
And congrats on the success with SubStack! We’re happy for you, and happy to be along for the ride!
Success at SturmStack! I just love happy endings--but we're just getting started. This is no accident. Your quality writing & analysis has always been the key for many of us "long time" followers. You've definitely been worth the wait & trying to find you again. This is a huge improvement, with much more good learning to come for us amateurs. Woohoo! I can't wait!
I am a total believer in your "enjoy the journey not just the destination" advice. I've derived a lot of satisfaction and found great entertainment value in the past two Cowboys seasons, because both of them kept me engaged for close to six months. Of course, I was incredibly disappointed and frustrated for a few days after the playoff losses, but then I turned my attention to the draft and the offseason. Maybe it's because I'm an old fart and was lucky enough to see all of the great (and to be very honest, heartbreaking) moments from the 60's and 70's. Of course, I was around for the 90's as well, so I'm not one of those much younger fans who never experienced a championship. I imagine the frustration is even stronger in that case. It's the same with the Mavs and the Rangers, as well. What a great season 2022 turned out to be for the Mavs, despite the loss in the WCF. How great was it to dispatch the Suns in Game 7 with a beatdown for the ages. This Rangers season has been a roller coaster of emotions, but I've enjoyed it immensely. I know that Sunday afternoon may come and they could be on the outside looking in where the playoffs are concerned, and if that happens, I will be devastated for a while...but then, I'll think back to what a marvelous gift this season was. How great was it this summer and early fall to have a big game almost every night. Sure, I know the odds of winning it all are very slim and the chance of it ending in disaster are greater than I'd prefer, but what a season it's been. I know my lack of "championship or bust" mentality is not the norm among today's fan bases, but I think it lets me have a lot more fun during the season and just enjoy it week to week (or not, as was the case last Sunday) and not be watching with a sense of impending doom that many fans seem to have. Thanks for your even-handed, reasoned view of our local teams. Reading your work is always both enjoyable and informative.
In a blast from the past, I was a senior at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and was able to afford one ticket to a basketball game when Walt Frazier played as a Saluki. The basketball stadium was a flying saucer shape--quite avant garde for the time. To round it out, we ate at Walt Frazier’s restaurant while we were attending the New York Comic Con at Javits about 5 years ago.
suggest to drink heavily, traffic after the game was a nightmare.
also, as a golfer should effort to play St Andrews, etc in Scotland. Just be prepared for something unexpected for a Texan in August. Played a few courses a few years back over there, early August temps were in the mid-50's, about a 25 mph wind with a light mist
Hi Bob, love the new venture. I didn't see a place to ask a mailbag question this week, did I miss something (I wanted to ask what happened to Deuce and Turpin in the game plan vs. Cards, especially in the red zone)? Thank you.
I usually put it in the chat on Wednesday night or Thursday. As for your answer, I think that was a big mistake that I would like to see changed immediately. There is no reason to be stubborn with guys who seemed unable to get open in the red zone. I realize pass protection was the concern, but you have to trust your guys.
Ah I see it now. Thanks for answering my question regardless. If nothing else I love the return of video. If only you could get the video to work underground in NYC's subway system! 🙂. Best of luck.
I live in New York now and the one thing I’ll have to disagree with is Madison square garden. It had been so hyped up my whole life that when I finally went to a game there, it was the biggest stadium letdown ever. The place looked like I was transported to the 1980s in the worst way and just felt like a dump honestly.
I think I actually loved it for hockey more and with the renovation, I really like it. On the other hand, I really love my history so perhaps I score it unfairly because of "what has happened here" points.
Just here to say I am happy for you Bob and the success of your Substack. Well-deserved.
Thank you! We are doing this together!
Let’s go Bob. This has been fun.
U r my brotha from anotha mutha...
Bob, as a Penn State grad, husband, father, and uncle, I think I speak from experience that you HAVE to come to a Penn State game at Beaver Stadium. I think the experience of a “White Out” or any game against a peer opponent will cause you to re-assess your rankings of best-college-football-venue(s)!
And congrats on the success with SubStack! We’re happy for you, and happy to be along for the ride!
Thanks, Bob. Really appreciate your insight. Glad to know I'm not the only Atlanta fan around these parts!
Success at SturmStack! I just love happy endings--but we're just getting started. This is no accident. Your quality writing & analysis has always been the key for many of us "long time" followers. You've definitely been worth the wait & trying to find you again. This is a huge improvement, with much more good learning to come for us amateurs. Woohoo! I can't wait!
I am a total believer in your "enjoy the journey not just the destination" advice. I've derived a lot of satisfaction and found great entertainment value in the past two Cowboys seasons, because both of them kept me engaged for close to six months. Of course, I was incredibly disappointed and frustrated for a few days after the playoff losses, but then I turned my attention to the draft and the offseason. Maybe it's because I'm an old fart and was lucky enough to see all of the great (and to be very honest, heartbreaking) moments from the 60's and 70's. Of course, I was around for the 90's as well, so I'm not one of those much younger fans who never experienced a championship. I imagine the frustration is even stronger in that case. It's the same with the Mavs and the Rangers, as well. What a great season 2022 turned out to be for the Mavs, despite the loss in the WCF. How great was it to dispatch the Suns in Game 7 with a beatdown for the ages. This Rangers season has been a roller coaster of emotions, but I've enjoyed it immensely. I know that Sunday afternoon may come and they could be on the outside looking in where the playoffs are concerned, and if that happens, I will be devastated for a while...but then, I'll think back to what a marvelous gift this season was. How great was it this summer and early fall to have a big game almost every night. Sure, I know the odds of winning it all are very slim and the chance of it ending in disaster are greater than I'd prefer, but what a season it's been. I know my lack of "championship or bust" mentality is not the norm among today's fan bases, but I think it lets me have a lot more fun during the season and just enjoy it week to week (or not, as was the case last Sunday) and not be watching with a sense of impending doom that many fans seem to have. Thanks for your even-handed, reasoned view of our local teams. Reading your work is always both enjoyable and informative.
In a blast from the past, I was a senior at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and was able to afford one ticket to a basketball game when Walt Frazier played as a Saluki. The basketball stadium was a flying saucer shape--quite avant garde for the time. To round it out, we ate at Walt Frazier’s restaurant while we were attending the New York Comic Con at Javits about 5 years ago.
Big House in Ann Arbor, was lucky enough to go to an OSU/UM game there the year Charles Woodson showed out
Never been to the Big House, but I need to get there.
suggest to drink heavily, traffic after the game was a nightmare.
also, as a golfer should effort to play St Andrews, etc in Scotland. Just be prepared for something unexpected for a Texan in August. Played a few courses a few years back over there, early August temps were in the mid-50's, about a 25 mph wind with a light mist
Hi Bob, love the new venture. I didn't see a place to ask a mailbag question this week, did I miss something (I wanted to ask what happened to Deuce and Turpin in the game plan vs. Cards, especially in the red zone)? Thank you.
I usually put it in the chat on Wednesday night or Thursday. As for your answer, I think that was a big mistake that I would like to see changed immediately. There is no reason to be stubborn with guys who seemed unable to get open in the red zone. I realize pass protection was the concern, but you have to trust your guys.
Ah I see it now. Thanks for answering my question regardless. If nothing else I love the return of video. If only you could get the video to work underground in NYC's subway system! 🙂. Best of luck.
I'm going to need a sports therapist for the Rangers because I can already see the worst-case scenario coming down the tracks.
When have the Rangers done anything the easy way? Courage.
I live in New York now and the one thing I’ll have to disagree with is Madison square garden. It had been so hyped up my whole life that when I finally went to a game there, it was the biggest stadium letdown ever. The place looked like I was transported to the 1980s in the worst way and just felt like a dump honestly.
I think I actually loved it for hockey more and with the renovation, I really like it. On the other hand, I really love my history so perhaps I score it unfairly because of "what has happened here" points.