In our newest segment here at High Ceiling Sports, we're trying to give some love to those athletes that, when asked about, are usually described as being okay, or decent, or satisfactory. In other words: He's alright. Let's say your favourite team was facing a pitcher you don't know much about. You ask your buddy … Continue reading He’s Alright, Hall of Fame: Volume 1
Sports Bets: April 15th, Plus a Look Back at my Red Wedding
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 8-7 (up $287) MLB: 1-3 (down $155) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) Do you guys remember the Game of Thrones episode, Red Wedding? If you watched the show, you know exactly what I'm referring to. Poor Robb Stark never saw it coming. If you … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 15th, Plus a Look Back at my Red Wedding
The Hangover
Remember back in the day when your teacher would wheel the TV into your classroom, and the class would erupt? I used to think that was just the teacher deciding to play the role of hero for the day; A reward for my class putting forth such splendid behaviour. But then I became a teacher … Continue reading The Hangover
Beer Blog #9: Busch Beer
I've always looked at Busch as the everyman beer. It was for that reason that I asked Busch to be the official sponsor of the DAR Horse Racing League. Being a beer for the people, they actually replied: It was hard to say whether the "Wow hahaha" was there way of saying "this is the … Continue reading Beer Blog #9: Busch Beer
Sports Bets: April 14th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 8-6 (up $387) MLB: 1-1 (up $45) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Golf: 0-1 (down $25) So Tony Finau couldn't quite get it done. Golf is fun to bet on but so tough to get it right. I'm happy I didn't go with a full $100 bet- always … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 14th
Dodgeball Disaster, Take Two
I've already written about the time I tried and failed to rig a game of dodgeball so the annoying kids would lose. Here's my second disastrous dodgeball story. I was a regular supply at this absolutely dreadful school for about a year. These kids were beastly. Some subs went in once and never came back. … Continue reading Dodgeball Disaster, Take Two
Sports Bets: Masters Edition
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-4 (down $127) NHL: 8-6 (up $387) MLB: 1-1 (up $45) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) Winnings: Up $470 With the Masters starting tomorrow, it's time to make my pick. If you're a golf fan, you'll watch this tournament intensely whether you place a bet or not. Sure, no Tiger Woods puts … Continue reading Sports Bets: Masters Edition
Sports Bets: April 6th
Betting Stats: NBA: 3-3 (down $27) NHL: 7-6 (up $202) MLB: 0-1 (down $100) NCAA Basketball: 1-0 (up $165) There was a point last night, when the Mets were up 2-0 with deGrom dominating, the Jets were beating up on the Sens 4-1, and the Nets were up 5 late against the Knicks, that I … Continue reading Sports Bets: April 6th
Dodgeball Gone Wrong
My first contract as a teacher was for the last six weeks of the school year a few years back. It was for a grade 5/6 class. I was the sucker who agreed to take a full-time job right at the end of the year, leaving me with a group of summer-hungry kids, while also … Continue reading Dodgeball Gone Wrong
Beer Blog #8: Bud Light
Obviously Bud Light is nothing like some of the fancier beers I've reviewed. It's a kickback beer, good for a tailgate or a cottage. If you're looking to pound back a dozen beers and have a good time, here's the beer for you. If you're wanting flavour, stay away. In judging the taste, there's not … Continue reading Beer Blog #8: Bud Light
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