What Does My Attraction to Hyper-Violent Movies Say About Me?
April 29, 2010 – 7:47 am | No Comment

The Monkey and I attempt to understand our attraction to violence in film, an attraction well-manifested even in supposedly sane, spiritually-inclined, and well-balanced human beings, like us, for instance.

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Hall of Fame Pittsburgh QB Bradshaw on current Pittsburgh QB Roethlisberger
April 15, 2010 – 6:04 am | No Comment
Hall of Fame Pittsburgh QB Bradshaw on current Pittsburgh QB Roethlisberger

Taking all opinions with the requisite granule of sodium, the Monkey and I found Hall of Fame NFL QB Terry Bradshaw’s comments on embattled and accused Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger enlightening…You will too.

Why Favre Should Return in 2010
January 28, 2010 – 10:06 am | No Comment
Why Favre Should Return in 2010

The Monkey and I are on record as supporters of NFL living legend Brett Favre’s decision to return to football in 2009.

We also contend that one’s view of Brett Favre has a lot to do with one’s view of one’s self. Do we believe that individuals should have a right to make decisions for themselves? Do we believe that individuals should have a right to pursue their dreams, aspirations, and goals? Do we believe that it is on the individual to decide what is best for one’s self? Do wish to blame a person or deride a person for being torn about his decisions. I mean, the man is a Libra. Should we be surprised that he is behaving like himself?

Fire Zorn? Bench Campbell for Brennan? What’s Wrong With the Redskins?
December 14, 2008 – 9:26 am | 2 Comments
Fire Zorn? Bench Campbell for Brennan? What’s Wrong With the Redskins?

After starting the first half of the 2008 NFL season 6-2, the Washington Redskins are now facing three “must-win” games if they want to manifest an outside shot at making the playoffs as the number …

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: 2008 NFL Recap Week 11
November 18, 2008 – 4:53 pm | No Comment
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: 2008 NFL Recap Week 11

What was the most notable development coming out of Week 11? Was it on Thursday night, when the Brett Favre-led New York Jets took the lead in the AFC East with a monster win over …

The “Redskins Rule”: A Silver Lining to Steely Beat-down in DC
November 4, 2008 – 4:47 pm | 2 Comments
The “Redskins Rule”: A Silver Lining to Steely Beat-down in DC

As soon as I saw the first shot of Clinton Portis jogging down the passageway leading from the locker room to the field during the opening moments of ESPN’s broadcast of the 2008 Election Eve …

Remember the Titans: 2008 NFL Recap Week 8
October 28, 2008 – 12:26 am | No Comment
Remember the Titans: 2008 NFL Recap Week 8

One of the Top 10 posts on this blog in terms of visits is an article called, “Kickers Are Not Football Players,” in which my Monkey Mind basically questions whether or not kickers and punters …

How to Reform U.S. Electoral System, Part One: Scrap the Electoral College
October 27, 2008 – 8:18 am | One Comment
How to Reform U.S. Electoral System, Part One: Scrap the Electoral College

Every few years there comes a time when many in the United States once again question this country’s antiquated and arcane voting system. Oddly enough, this time of questioning usually coincides with a federal …

Leave Nothing: 2008 NFL Recap Week 6
October 15, 2008 – 12:44 pm | No Comment
Leave Nothing: 2008 NFL Recap Week 6

While the Monkey and I were able to catch a few games this weekend, unfortunately we were mostly primarily involved in a huge move from our condo to a new house and are unable to …

MIMM Quarterly NFL Team Rankings: 2008 Recap Week 5
October 7, 2008 – 8:37 am | One Comment
MIMM Quarterly NFL Team Rankings: 2008 Recap Week 5

Another fantastic weekend in the NFL, culminating in a stranger-than-fiction Monday Night affair down in the Big Easy.  I have to say, as there is no doubt that there is some odd mojo (or voodoo) floating …

Beasts of the East: 2008 Week 4 NFL Recap
September 30, 2008 – 1:37 am | 5 Comments
Beasts of the East: 2008 Week 4 NFL Recap

With weekends like this, there is no wonder why the National Football League is America’s most popular sport. Consider these Week 4 highlights: Jet Favre throws six touchdown passes in a shootout against the Greatest …