Harp on Sports - The Bar

We looked at the latest developments around Trevor Lawrence's desire to play or lack thereof & the reason behind why  Urban Meyer choose the Jags.  We also explored the latest in the SEC Winery and why Hoo$ier Hy$teria is a misnomer.

In "The Bar" we explored College Football's One Time Transfer Rule and why it'll make the sport better immediately.   We also looked at what CFB should do next.   Baseball is exploring moving the mound back one foot.  We had a few ideas of our own.  We wrapped with NFL Players passing on voluntary workouts and why that's the best decision for all involved . 

In "The Bar" we looked at an uneventful Masters why 2021's first 100 days are the most boring sports days to start a year in decades.   We also tipped out hat to Jaguars fans as their goodwill gesture to Trevor Lawrence was brilliant.  We also explained why Aaron Rodger's and the Packers blackjack game is going nowhere as both sides sit on 20. 

In "The Bar" we looked at the Baseball's Boycott of Atlanta for the All Star Game.   Boycotts aren't anything new and they flat out work.   We also looked at what was a trash heap of an NCAA Basketball Tournament in terms of excitement and storylines.   We also looked at why Deshaun Watson's problems are just beginning.   

In "The Bar" we looked what the NFL should do with every new "17th Game" on the schedule.  We looked at the parody in the Final 4 and why Gonzaga vs Baylor is the Godzilla vs Kong match-up we need & the 2021 MLB season is about to start with ZERO buzz or interest. 

 In "The Bar" we looked at why The NCAA needs to reseed the NCAA Tournament after the opening weekend into the Sweet 16 and why Mike Woodson was about the Best Indiana Basketball fans could hope for.  We also explored the next big crossroads in sports & politics:  New restrictive voting laws in Georgia and why boycotts are already underway.  

In The Bar we gave you our 2020 SEC Predictions along with the rest of College Football. We told you why the ACC has the best chance to get multiple teams in! With the PAC-12 coming back and college football's corona virus uncertainty we told you why moving the CFB Playoff back is inevitable.  The Bucs road game in Denver has one key on offense and it is not Tom Brady.  

In "The Bar" we explored the Buccaneerss bounce back win over the Panthers.  Two good signs for Tom Brady and company going forward.  The Jaguars came up short in Nashville but Gardner Minshew continues to make progress and is starting to look the part.   We also told you why ratings continue to fall in every sport.  The reason is pretty simple when you think about it. 

In  "The Bar" we looked back on the B1G Conference's decision to return this fall.  We like pretty much everything they are doing with the exception of 1 change for the final week of the year.  Tom Brady and the Bucs may have lost but ratings were through the roof.  Tom Brady and Tiger Woods are now the same person.  We told you why. We also explored potential landing spots for Alle...

In "The Bar" we made our predictions for the 2020 NFL Season.   We think this year a QB cements his legacy with a 2nd Super Bowl win and it isn't Patrick Mahomes or Drew Brees.  We looked at the B1G re-voting for the 2020 season and why the ACC, SEC & BIG 12 need to swallow their pride on this one.   We also looked at some of the criticism in Jason's Cole new John Elway boo...

In "The Bar" we explored the possibility of Billy Donovan returning to Florida,  the Jaguars Junkyard, Why the B1G Conference is about to become the cast of Caddyshack II and The ACC's Aim High Audacity.  

In "The Bar" we looked at what the edition of Leonard Fournette means for Tom Brady and The Bucs, The B1G conference has its own little coup de ta taking place.  We told you how College Football can capitalize on this primarily the SEC, ACC and BIG 12.  We also explained how Four Florida based teams including all three professional teams from Tampa could find themselves in their league&a...

In "The Bar" we looked at Baseball's Bold Numbers and what they mean as we move past the midway point in the shortened 2020 season.  Yannick Ngakoue is officially no longer a part of the Jaguars organization.   He took a pay cut to leave.  It tells you a lot about the man but not what you may think.  We ended with the major impact that NHL, NBA and MLB players made just sitting out...

In "The Bar" we took a complete and total overarching view of the boycotts by athletes in sports.  They can and will have an impact if there is a clear and concise plan for realistic action.  We let you know what potential solutions exist for both sides to find common ground.   

In "The Bar" we looked at the over the top criticism of the B1G's decision to cancel their season.  The fact that coaches and players want to play Is Irrelevant when it comes to the final decision.  We looked at Roger Goodell's display of contrition towards Colin Kaepernick and what It means going forward.  The Indy 500 finally ran and the lost legacy of this race Is really hea...

In "The Bar" we looked at the Blame Game already being laid out for when college football is ultimately shut down.   Even though  adults have been running around America acting as if Covid 19 is just a myth when it does spread on campuses around the nation the finger pointing at the students on campuses will begin.  We told you why that's not fair.  We also looked at why college foo...

In "The Bar" we talked about the SEC, BIG 12's and ACC's wishing well approach to the 2020 college football season.   We also looked at Nebraska flirting with the idea of playing football elsewhere this fall and there is a solution for college football for all in 2020 but it will require some people to accept certain realities.   

In "The Bar" we looked at the reality that is upon us.  That is the college football season hangs in the balance.  University Presidents aren't about to have outbreaks and deaths on their watch and we don't blame them one bit.   The American people FAILED college athletes everyone this summer by not being cautious, wearing masks and social distancing.  Now it's midnight an...

In "The Bar" we looked at the likelihood that fans won't be in the stands for football games until October at the earliest.  When things do start to open up one group of fans should be allowed in first - We told you who.  Louisville came down hard on soccer players who threw a party that lead to a corona virus outbreak.   Good.   Zero tolerance for reckless behavior.  We also explor...

In "The Bar" we examined the ACC's conference only +1 schedule and why they nailed it.  With schedules in all conference in flux the B1G and SEC should unite for an conference vs conference post-season.  And Baseball has had and ugly start but you are experiencing a mess-iah.  

In "The Bar" we look at what the Marlins Corona Virus positive tests show us about what is about to come with all sports especially football.  The NFL is setting a policy in which players can be fined and punished for engaging is risky potential virus spreading behavior.  It's a smart thing to do.   Will players adhere?  And this year is the perfect year for NFL stars in contract ye...

In "The Bar" we talked about the NFL's New Fan Mask Mandate and why its not just the smart thing to do its the only thing to do.  We looked at the prospect of moving FCS from the fall to the spring.  We think the Group of 5 including the MAC, Mountain West, Conference USA, American and Sun Belt should follow suit.  We also looked a Mookie Betts and his $365 million deal with the Dod...

In "The Bar" we talked about the NFL Players hitting the pause button when It comes to returning to camp.  They want a Covid-19 plan from the 32 owners and the league isn't providing one.   It's been a week since the SEC said they were going to way two weeks to see what happens positive Corona Virus cases.  The numbers have gone up about 15% in the South.   Baseball has decided...

In 'The Bar' we looked at the SEC and major college sports half measured attempt to save fall sports.  We laid out a regional plan for college football this fall that would work and be great for teams at every level.  We also explored why the Jaguars failure to trade or sign Yannick Ngakoue may just help them land a franchise QB.