Tag Archives: football

Monday Bacon: The Other Side

Posted on March 5, 2018 by tosabarbell

Years ago, pre-teen Zac and I went rollerblading along a paved path that was bordered by a sludge river and a campground in the shithole town we lived in called Hutchinson. (Yes, it’s a shithole town. I adored the “outrage” … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Glory Days

Posted on November 24, 2014 by tosabarbell

I saw an interview on the television yesterday with Brett Farve where he said he asked Reggie White what he misses most about the NFL in retirement. His answer? The glory? The perks? The ProBowl after ProBowl? Nope. The guys. … Continue reading →

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In The Suck

Posted on October 29, 2013 by tosabarbell

I mentioned in yesterday’s post an assistant football coach of Oz’s that walked off the field during their last practice in frustration and took all of the gear, leaving his kid. It’s very Godfather…leave the kid, take the cannoli (I … Continue reading →

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Monday Bacon: Fandom

Posted on October 15, 2012 by tosabarbell

Growing up, Sunday afternoons in the fall was one of my favorite times of the year. After a busy morning at church and a nice Sunday dinner, it was football time. I learned early on that it was completely acceptable … Continue reading →

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