November 2013 – My Mind on Sports

Fans Have Much to Be Thankful For

November 28, 2013 Chuckie Maggiofootball, Thanksgiving0 comment

It’s Thanksgiving! Soon, Americans will be gathered around the dinner table with their families, reflecting on what they are thankful for this year. While most people probably won’t bring up sports when giving their thanks, 2013 gave sports fans a lot of reasons to be thankful. From exciting games to memorable moments, this year had it all. As a fan… Read More

NBA

The Wizards are going National

November 27, 2013November 28, 2013 Michael D. Sykes, IIFree Agency, John Wall, National Television, Playoffs, Washington Wizards0 comment

For years, the Wizards fans have been complaining about little national exposure. They haven’t had a nationally televised game in what feels like decades–though, I’m pretty sure that the last one was two or three years ago at max. But after John Wall’s recent stretch of great shooting and great play, the Wizards are back on the national radar. Wall… Read More

NFL

Primetime Football: Has Sunday Night Eclipsed Monday Night?

November 27, 2013 Chuckie Maggio0 comment

In the primetime TV battle, football usually reigns supreme. On a Sunday from September to early February, you’d be hard-pressed to find a sports fan who isn’t watching at least one game of America’s most popular sport. But when it comes to primetime, the game that generated the highest ratings was always the Monday Night game. It makes sense: there’s… Read More

Redskins

Week 12 Redskins Recap

November 26, 2013November 27, 2013 Troy Jefferson0 comment

FINAL SCORE San Francisco 27 Washington 6 The Washington Redskins took one on the chin in an embarrassing loss to the 49ers. Stat of the Day: The Redskins only mustered 30 yards in the second half. Player of the Game: Josh Morgan– Morgan had five catches for 45 yards. TURNING POINT: In the third quarter the defense forced a fumble… Read More