It's opening day!! I can tell by the look on your face and your silence, that you're confused. The Barclays Premier League kicks off its season today with a match between Leicester City and Arsenal. That's right. We're talking English from here on out. Matches, managers, football, training, howler,... mate, and... um... meat pies. "But… Continue reading 2017 Premier League Power Ranks
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2017 Toppa Invite Power Ranks
I’ve been waiting for that text all summer. Either Woody’s having another baby or Toppa invite was coming in the mail. Either way I was going to be out some money. If Toppa Draft Invitation was in the mail that meant Toppa Blog preseason was right around the corner. I had to get ready… Continue reading 2017 Toppa Invite Power Ranks
Spotify Summer Rewind
Welcome to the Backyard Blog. These are blogs that I write during the summer, in my backyard, on the weekend, in my spare time. They might be every week. They might not. They might be good, or they might not. It's almost like OTA's for blogging. Spotify has just reminded me it’s summertime with its… Continue reading Spotify Summer Rewind
A Take Unlike Any Other
Well March Madness is over and, unfortunately, that means no more watching sports while pretending to do work. “But wait,” I hear you say. “It’s The Masters! It’s a tradition unlike any other.” Why is that? Because it’s the only tradition that still doesn’t let black people in? But I was willing to give it… Continue reading A Take Unlike Any Other
2016 Power Rankings – Toppa Bowl
FINALLY! It was never really in doubt, as Wide Right defeats Dr.MarkusWheatonBlvd 172.60 - 95.60 in Toppa Bowl VI to become the 2016 James M. Toppa Sr Memorial Fantasy Football League champion. From Blowing in Championships to Blow Out Champion The 77-point win was the biggest margin of victory in Toppa Bowl history. The previous record… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Toppa Bowl
2016 Power Rankings – Week 15
I've noticed a lot of heartfelt commercials lately. I don't know what it is. Why do these commercials have to be so sad? Back in my day, a commercial during a football game consisted of a giant Ice Train that delivers COLD BEER and LADIES IN BIKINIS. Those were the good old days. Are they… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Week 15
2016 Power Rankings – Week 14
I recently saw a list of the top 10 emojis of 2016. What a better way to see how the world thought and felt during 2016. Let's break down the list. 10. 💙 Blue Heart Teens love the emoji and nothing is more “teen” than a Blue Heart. Ugh. “It’s like, I’m in love. But love is… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Week 14
2016 Power Rankings – Week 13
We're 8 days into December, and you know how I know? There are 8 holes in my advent calendar. I think advent calendars might be my favorite Christmas tradition. Much like many Christmas traditions, I'm sure it has some religious history that's been co-opted by Walmart. Nowadays, there's definitely nothing religious about pieces of chocolate. *Thinks about… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Week 13
2016 Power Rankings – Week 12
I heard this on Sunday as I was reaching for a chip: “Cameron Wake is 34 years old and coming off a torn Achilles.” I didn’t put the chip back, but I felt really bad about eating it. The Patriots defense is not good. It’s not awful, but it is not good. They can’t… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Week 12
2016 Power Rankings – Week 11
I didn't get home till really late on Monday, since I was hanging out with Tom Brady all weekend. I also have to drive all night tonight to get home for Thanksgiving. Then I have plans to eat and drink all day tomorrow. This schedule didn't leave me with much time to write a post… Continue reading 2016 Power Rankings – Week 11
James M. Toppa Sr. Memorial Fantasy Football League 