Alright, here me out- we've been saying some of our numbers completely wrong for all these years. For whatever reason, the bozos way back when came up with the words for our number system, and we just stuck with it. It's actually insane if you really think about it. Allow me to explain. Numbers start … Continue reading Fixing the Flawed Number System
How to Fix the NBA All-Star Game
I recently wrote a passionate article about how silly the NHL is in regards to their All-Star selection process. Since I was able to release my frustrations in the form of a 1000 word article, I decided today would be a good day to relax and have some fun with my writing. That’s why I’ve … Continue reading How to Fix the NBA All-Star Game
DAR Horse Racing: Season 2, Race 6- Close Finish Leads to Slow-Mo Review!
Welcome back to The Most Exciting 20 Seconds in Sports! Enjoy another race which sees our closest finish ever! It's not often we have to break out the slow-mo finish line cam, but that's exactly what happened here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqlHuphu65Q
DAR: Season 2, Race 3- One Horse Continues Dominant Start to Season!
Day 3, folks! Shoutout to the orange horse, Seabass, for his first ever win yesterday, what a thrill! Now, enjoy as a certain horse continues his dominance in the early going this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51EHl_bEdbs&feature=youtu.be
Scarfgate: My Grade Two Tragedy
Let me take you back to grade 2. My English teacher was Mr. Cameron. I loved the guy. Can’t tell you anything I learned that year, but Mr. Cameron was the man. What a thrill it was to have him for the year. He was the one teacher who I didn't want a supply teacher … Continue reading Scarfgate: My Grade Two Tragedy
DAR Horse Racing: Season 2, Race 1- Meet the New Horses!
Welcome back to a new season of The Most Exciting 20 Seconds in Sports! Enjoy Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj6qfqTrn9c&t=4s
DAR Horse Racing: Season 2- The Field has Expanded to 12 Horses!
Welcome back to the DAR- The Most Exciting 20 Seconds in Sports! Before we dive into Season 2, let's recap Season 1 with a look back at the finals standings (you can also watch the races on our YouTube channel- DAR Horse Racing): It was dominant season for Midnight Snack, winner of nearly 40% of … Continue reading DAR Horse Racing: Season 2- The Field has Expanded to 12 Horses!
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
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
High Ceiling Sports 