Harp on Sports - The Bar

In "The Bar" we explored The Reality that football fans getting to go to games in September is over.   Football Season may exist this fall but fan attendance for the first month is a pipe dream.  We looked at the Braves deciding to keep their name but exploring the removal of the Tomahawk Chop & FSU's Head Football Coach Mike Norvell has decided to take a pay cut.   Soon there w...

In "The Bar" we discussed the most appropriate approach to the Washington R*dskins renaming issue.  We also looked at the Governor of South Carolina saying that if things don't change he WILL NOT authorize football this fall at the college level.  We also explored the possibility of charging Alabama Students who allegedly tried to get  the corona virus with attempted manslaughter.  

In "The Bar" we talked about the state of Mississippi decision to change the state flag after public pressure.  It was started and executed all by sports figures.    We looked at the Mets decision to not to put Tim Tebow of the 45 man roster for the upcoming 60 game season.  We also looked at how the "cancel culture" has now officially crossed the absurdity threshold in sports....

In "The Bar" we talked about a plan that can actually help both major college football and HBCU's.   The SEC is the perfect conference for the concept.  We looked at NASCAR fans flying the confederate flag outside of Talladega this weekend and we looked at Brett Favre's hero comparison of Colin Kaepernick and Pat Tillman.  

In "The Bar" we talked about the University of Florida removing the "Gator Bait" chant from athletic events, The SEC's Shot across the bow to Ole Miss and Mississippi St and Dr. Fauci's grim warning about football this fall.   

In "The Bar" we looked at NASCAR's Enormous stance on the confederate flag by throwing their support behind "Black Lives Matter".   We also explored how the same people that support the stars and bars can be so anti-anthem kneeling.   We wrapped up with the return of Reggie Bush to the college football landscape and how it's impossible to reach a somewhat unanimous co...

In "The Bar" we discussed Dabo Swinney's Football Matters shirt and what it should teach us all going forward.   We also explored the notion that sports & politics don't mix.   Some of American Sports Greatest moments have occurred with politics being front & center. We looked at NASCAR's Nightmare.   They took a moment of silence for George Floyd and the social me...

In "The Bar" we talked about Jake Fromm's Flub and what repercussions it could have not only in the locker room in Buffalo but in Athens for Kirby Smart.  The was talk of a potential boycott in the Florida State locker room after a player accused Mike Norvell of lying.  Why this must be separated from everything else going on.   Drew Brees has apologized to his teammates for his Ame...

On this episode of "The Bar" we discussed the week of rioting in America.  Teams, Coaches and League continue to release statements "condemning racism and violence".  It's "Slactivism".  Stop it.   It's the appearance of doing something.   The Mets have cut Andrew Church and he is not happy about it.   He has been critical of their allowing Tim Tebow to rema...

On this episode of "The Bar" we explored baseball's sudden labor issues.  The players should agree to a 25% pay cut across the board and the owners should take it and run with it.   We discussed how major college football programs can create a home field advantage this fall.  We also came up with an amazing showdown for "The Match III" in golf.  Jordan Spieth & Brooks...

In "The Bar" we looked at Governor DeSantis' plea to professional sports teams throughout the country that they can move to Florida.  This is grandstanding at its finest.   We also looked at Jackonville Mayor Lenny Curry's upcoming tone deaf request to the city council for $2.2 million in renovation improvement funds for TIAA Bank Field.  Wait until you hear what he wants to us...

In "The Bar" we talked about The Dolphins, Jaguars and Bucs schedules.  The Phins with Tua should be interesting, the Jags schedule is way to weak for them to get the #1 pick and Brady and the Bucs will be the hot ticket item all season.  The NFL may shuffle the season back a month.  What would that look like?  And Jim Harbaugh is also in the news.  He wants players to be able to enter t...

In "The Bar" we talked about what teams are going to have to to recoup the millions of dollars that they have lost during this epidemic.   They is a way not to pass the cost to fans.   We told you how and what that is.  The NCAA is now outsourcing discipline.  There is a new sheriff in town.   Get used to the IARP!  Also Aaron Rodgers could be the next big star in sports to be traded.  I...

In "The Bar" we talked about the NCAA granted rights usage to athletes.  They now can sell their likeness and make money during their time playing college sports.  After numerous congressmen and woman pushed the issue the NCAA finally gave in.  There are alterior motives at work here though.  We told you sports this year is the equivalent of your ability to bounce back from drinking now...

In The Bar we talked about the NFL Draft.   The Dolphins, Bucs and Jags all had a plan and theme.  The Future is bright in Miami.  Tampa builds around Brady and Jacksonville lays a foundation.  Jameis is headed to the Big Easy and The SEC had essentially two rounds of draft picks.  Again.  

In The Bar we talked about the draft being a sign of how uneasy sports are going to feel for the rest of 2020.  It's going to be a precursor to how things are going to look if you force them.   We looked at the Dolphins, Bucs and Jaguars 5 draft picks in Round 1.   Gronk was grabbed by the Bucs..or was he?  Ireland sets the stage for College Football changes.    

College Football is about to become a sprint or a long distance run.  You will not like either.  The Jaguars are now a pawn shop and are shopping Leonard Fournette and that's fine and The Last Dance with Michael Jordan will change the way an entire generation views #23.  

In the Bar we talked about The Sports that could return late this summer without fans you don't want.  Conference Commissioners and the CFB Playoff are in a check mate when it comes to football players on campus and NFL Players are having their draft homes "staged" with NFL endorsed products.  Big Deal?  

In The Bar we examined what life has been like as we hit the 30 day mark without LIVE sports and why we are looking at months before sports starts up and even longer for fans to attend.    Coach's are taking pay cuts to help out athletic departments.  Why those that don't aren't bad guys.   Deion Sanders and Todd Gurley at odds about Prime Time's Old Number with the Falcons.   

On this episode of "The Bar" we talk about Brett McMurphy's poll of A.D.s - 112 of 118 want CFB Playoff Expansion from 4 to 8.  What would it look like?  Are we OK with the season starting in November? And Dabo Swinney, Mike Gundy and Mike Leach all star in "Clueless".

We explore athetes who may miss out on career milestones. We know the NFL should move the Draft to June but there is one HUGE reason why they won't & Jags fans do a 180 on Yannick Ngakoue.  

We discuss why this summer could be the greatest summer of sports, ever.  Local Media goes full "blowhard" when it comes to Tony Boselli and the Corona Virus and the greatest FICTIONAL football movie coaches. 

On this episode of The Bar we look at what sports should look like after we start to rebound after the Corona Virus starts to decline.  Baseball has the biggest opportunity of all sports.  Golf has a pretty cool opportunity has well.   

In Lieu of March Madness officially "not starting" we take a look at the biggest "What Ifs" the last 75 years in sports,  

As we enter a strange phase for sports in America the NBA has led the way and set The Bar for the NFL and the U.S.