Harp on Sports - The Bar

In "The Bar" we looked at the Bucs & Jags pre-season debuts.  We told you why Kyle Trask is likely headed the Patrick Mahomes /Carson Palmer route.  Trevor Lawrence was a little lead footed in his First start and Tim Tebow looked lost.   The Field of Dreams/MLB showcase was amazing.  We explored potential sites for Big Events for the NBA, NCAA Men's Hoops, Golf, NHL,  Boxing and...

In "The Bar" we looked at the latest in the Aaron Rodgers saga that has he and Green Bay potentially agreeing to a trade in the off-season.  The offseason Packers Playbook approach to Rodgers has been perfect.  The value of NFL Franchises has gone up while the salary cap went down.  Tom Brady has a stern warning for the players.   There is only one solution to this.   We also looked at w...

In "The Bar" we looked at the shaming of USA Gymnast Simone Biles and compared her situation to that of Terry Francona's in Cleveland.  People that claim to love America are openly rooting against Team USA athletes.  How can one claim to love America but hate our best and brightest American Stars?  We also looked at the new Lakers Dream team and MLB's trade winds.

In "The Bar" we looked at how Aaron Rogders "R-E-L-A-X" mindset was used by the Packers to perfection.   His situation with Green Bay is very similar to what went on with Kobe and the Lakers post- Shaq.   We looked at the SEC Shock & Awe campaign to add Texas & Oklahoma.  The only conference that needs to add teams right now is the BIG 12.  The B1G and PAC-12 also need...

In "The Bar" we explored the possibility of both Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC.   This is a direct result of the expansion of the CFB Playoff.  It will have a ripple effect.  We told you what the B1G will do in response and who they will go after.   With the sad news that Bobby Bowden has a terminal illness we discussed why he made the state of Florida relevant in college football. ...

In "The Bar" we looked why Collin Morikawa's win at the Open makes him the latest piece of Golf's Frankenstein Monster.   We told you why we are in a New Era of the NBA and why this post-season should show Adam Silver his next move for the Association.   And we wrapped with Amateur hour running wild on and off the field.  

In "The Bar" we looked at Mark Emmert's public remarks in regards to the NCAA getting out of the College Football Business.   The Florida Gators announced their non conference basketball schedule and their 2 for 1 Football deal with UCF.   The pendulum swings both ways in both cases.  We ended with the momentum that Major League Baseball has after the All-Star Break and how they can...

In The Bar we look at Baseball's as we hit the All-Star Break.  Some good news and bad news as we hit the second half of the season.   Kansas allegedly paid a former football player to leave the school.  Les Miles made an error in management but we told you why the University should sue the former Athlete-Student.  We also looked at the Men's Olympic Basketball team's loss to Nigeri...

In "The Bar" we looked at the NCAA's decision to DQ NC State from the College World Series and why it wasn't only the right call but the only call.  We looked at Gwen Berry's protest of the National Anthem at the US Track & Field Qualifiers and why this one was different.   There also was a recent story in the San Francisco Chronicle about Tim Tebow running out of opti...

In "The Bar" we looked at the vast overreaction to Major League Baseball's crackdown on the use of foreign substances.   The Supreme Court dealt a major blown to the NCAA's reigns on college athlete's.   We explained how schools crafting their own NIL rules are going to be criticized but a necessity.   The US Olympic Basketball team now has a roster and the Olympics are he...

In "The Bar" we looked at the unwillingness of a few professional athletes to get the Covid Vaccine and how you can expect it to effect sports the rest of the year.  We discussed athletes being unhappy and wanting out of an organization and their inability to be OK with being the bad guy in that city.   And speaking of city we spoke about the game of musical chairs that's about to t...

In "The Bar"  we looked at the potential of the NBA being the first male sports league in the country to have a female head coach.  We told you what sport would follow.   Rays Pitcher Tyler Glasnow hurt his elbow and he says its Major League Baseball's fault.  We explained why in ten days we will know if that's a fair assessment.   The US Open decided to separate Brooks Koepka...

In "The Bar" we looked at College Football's new proposed playoff format.  It is a Payoff disguised as a Playoff with the illusion of creating a fair opportunity for all.   There are some great things about it and some things that will water down some of the sports traditions.   We also explored Major League Baseball's crackdown on foreign substances.  

We looked back on the Year in Gators Sports and why only 1 team can be considered a disappointment.   Jon Rahm was DQd from The Memorial for a positive Covid Test. Sorry Not Sorry from our camp and we explained why the Julio Jones trade now makes The Titans the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the AFC. SHOW LESS

In "The Bar" we talked about the Jaguars new plan for downtown and how this one really has no benefit to the people living in Duval County.  We looked at Coach K's legacy as he enters his last season and we also explored the SEC's new immediate transfer eligibility rules.

In "The Bar" we discussed the Gift that Golf has been given with the Koepka-Dechambeau Pending Rivalry.  These two need to be in a grouping for the First Round of the US Open.  With Adam Vinatieri retiring we explored what should be the easiest Hall of Fame Vote in Canton History.  We also looked at the latest franchise that could be on the move.  The Timberwolves appear to be on the mov...

In "The Bar" we looked at Phil Mickelson's historic win at the PGA Championship and why it compares to one event in sports the last 30 years. HINT (It's Boxing!) We also explored the uptick in Baseball no hitters and why the sports stubbornness is now crushing the thing it cherishes most, It's HISTORY.   Tim Tebow is now officially a Jaguar and some think it means Urban Me...

In "The Bar" we looked at Tim Tebow's official return to the NFL and what should be the definition of success for his time with the Jaguars.   LeBron James did it again.  Another clutch shot to win a playoff game.  He has LIVED up to the hype despite unrealistic expectations.   We looked at Five other athletes that have done the same the last quarter century.  We also told you with...

In "The Bar" we looked at why we have reached a point why boycotts in sports are worthless.  From players potentially boycotting off season workouts in the NFL to fans boycotting Major League Baseball to the NBA , all those boycotting are full of it.   We also looked at sports opening back up now that Americans getting vaccinating is paying off.  What's the next step? 

In "The Bar" we looked at the NFL schedule release!   FIVE Prime Time games for the Bucs highlighted by Tom Brady's return to Foxboro for Sunday Night Football in 'Week 4'.   The Jags with only one game in Primetime on Thursday Night but the NFL hooked Urban Meyer up with a sweet schedule.  We also looked at the League's attempt to make Monday Night Football relevant...

In "The Bar" we looked at how no hitters have lost their "specialness" in baseball.  We also explored other things in sports that are no longer special.  We dove into the Aaron Rodgers/Packers drama and what the next step is for both parties.  We wrapped with a Perfect Plan on how to use sports venues to vaccinate the nation so ALL sports fans can be healthy and safe.  

In "The Bar" we looked back on the 2021 NFL Draft and what the Jaguars, Bucs and Dolphins were able to accomplish over the weekend.  The Jags and Bucs had a plan.  The Phins didn't.  We also told you why the prospects of Tim Tebow playing Tight End are pure lunacy and we explored the idea of the NFL, NCAA, MLB and all big time sports using 'Vaccine Vouchers' for fans.  

In "The Bar" we explored the NFL Draft and what the Jaguars, Dolphins and Bucs should look like.   We also looked at what have become unrealistic expectations for Kyle Pitts.   And with the Carolina Panthers moving from a grass to a turf we explained why the Gators and Jaguars need to follow suit.  

In "The Bar" we looked at the city of Jacksonville wasting a Golden Opportunity with the UFC by going full capacity Veteran's Memorial Arena.   We also looked at University of Michigan's decision to require students on campus to get vaccinated and how they must require all fans to do the same.   And with the NFL Draft approaching we introduced two new changes that would elevate...

In "The Bar" we laid out what the NFL should do with its schedule in "Week 1".  We also looked at some rule changes and tossed in one of our own. We also looked at The Tokyo Olympics Protesting Ban along with Keyontae Johnson's decision to return to Florida.