HIGH MOTOR GUY

Archive for October, 2011

46 results.

Oct21

Surviving the NFL: Week 7 (Colin K.L.)

by Colin K.L. on October 21, 2011 at 2:55 pm

One week to go before the halfway point of the NFL season and the first 6 weeks have gone by in a blink of an eye (or an Oakland Raiders 1st round pick). Hopefully you’re still alive and fighting (Schwartz!) in your survivor pool, and after a tough week 6 can bounce back in week 7 with what appear to be some favorable match-ups.

Oct21

Throw Away the Keys: NBA Only Locking Themselves Out (Martinez)

by Carl Martinez on October 21, 2011 at 9:44 am

You may not have realized this while you were keeping track of your fantasy football team over one week ago when the news broke. NBA Commissioner, David Stern, announced that the first two weeks of the 2011-2012 year were not going to take place. Did you care? Did you even notice?

Oct20

OK, Maybe Al Davis Wasn’t the Crazy One (Sewing)

by Jeffery Sewing on October 20, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Earlier this week, the Oakland Raiders sent a first round pick, and a conditional second round pick that could turn into another first round pick to the Cincinnati Bengals, for now former NFL retiree, Carson Palmer. One school of thought is to say “Good for you Raiders. Way to really go for it. Great move!”. That thought is wrong.

Oct20

Gumbel Cheapens Important Issue (McCaffrey)

by Brendan McCaffrey on October 20, 2011 at 9:24 am

In the past, if I wanted out-of-context ramblings near the end of a news-magazine, Andy Rooney always delivered. (Unfortunately?) Rooney’s recent retirement left a sizable void in this area. Who knew it would be filled so quickly?

Oct19

Superfans: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatball Vitriol (Murphy)

by B.R. Murphy on October 19, 2011 at 2:31 pm

A group of six sketch-comedy mainstays authored and acted some of SNL’s finest moments, among them a reoccurring Chicago-centric bit that elicited knee slaps, radial grins and bellowing laughs: Bill Swerski’s Superfans. The skit was satire at its finest, mocking a culture that existed in a few basement bars across the Second City. Gradually, the subculture the show mocked mainstreamed.

Oct19

MMA Spawns Hypocrites (Bock)

by Tim Bock on October 19, 2011 at 10:22 am

Ignorant media members ripping on MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) isn’t anything new. Though the sport has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, there has still been no shortage of columnists and analysts ready to knock it off its perch as the most popular combat sport in the world. But, is it really the most violent?

Oct18

Just the Tips – Keep Her Happy AND Watch the Game (Rose)

by Alli Rose on October 18, 2011 at 4:12 pm

You love your girl, but it’s Sunday and you’re watching the game with the guys. Here’s how to avoid her wrath AND keep your manhood in-check at the same time:

Oct18

My Schwartz is Bigger Than Yours (O’Hara)

by Patrick OHara on October 18, 2011 at 9:21 am

History is full of epic battles: Ali vs. Foreman, North vs. South, Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla. But one battle is so filled with epic-ness that I’ve deemed it “article worthy”: Schwartz vs. Harbaugh, 2011.

Oct17

HMG Podcast 10-17-11

by Matt Weber on October 17, 2011 at 7:52 pm

Vikings guru, Matt Klaers, joins Matt and Colin to break down Bears vs. Vikings along with the rest of NFL week 6.

Oct17

DVR Dissect – Bears vs. Vikings Week 6 (Weber)

by Matt Weber on October 17, 2011 at 12:03 pm

What better way to kickoff our new Monday morning feature then with a (dominant) Bears win on Sunday Night Football. Enjoy the play-by-play breakdown in this week’s edition of “DVR Dissect” with your host, Matt “Had a few too many beers last night so it’s almost like watching the game for the first time this morning” Weber.

Oct15

Sports and Friendships, One in the Same (Klaers)

by Matt Klaers on October 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm

With every passing Sunday we draw closer to its start. The target date is Sunday, November 20th. I wonder if everyone will be back for the first game? No, I’m not talking about the NBA lockout, but I am referring to basketball.

Oct14

Surviving the NFL, Week 6 (Colin K.L.)

by Colin K.L. on October 14, 2011 at 5:44 pm

Colin K.L.’s survival guide to picking Week 6 in the NFL.

Oct14

Counterpoint: Your Son, Your Choice (McCaffrey)

by Brendan McCaffrey on October 14, 2011 at 12:40 pm

After reading my colleague Matt Klaers’ piece on this very site last week, I felt he needed some advice. It was a well-written essay no doubt, but I believe he’s a bit misguided when it comes to his thoughts on raising a future son as a sports fan. Good thing Uncle Brendan is here to help.

Oct13

HMG Podcast 10-13-11

by Matt Weber on October 13, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Brendan McCaffrey joins Matt Weber to discuss Theo Epstein to the Cubs along with Bears and NFL Week 5.