The Buffs came out looking like they had something to prove. Eric Bieniemy ran like a man with a grudge, cutting through Miami’s defense like a hot knife, dragging defenders like dead weight. The ‘Canes looked stunned early, their vaunted defense gasping for answers. Hagan was steady, hitting short routes and moving the chains, and … Read More “’83 Miami Hurricanes 21 ’90 Colorado Buffaloes 20” »
The ’85 Bears walked in like a wrecking crew, all piss and vinegar, but by the fourth quarter, they were just another old prizefighter swinging at ghosts. Two games now, two leads pissed away like warm beer on a hot sidewalk. Brock Purdy, looking more like some golden boy out of a superhero flick, tore … Read More “’23 San Francisco 49ers 44 ’85 Chicago Bears 38” »
The 1979 USC Trojans football team was one of the most dominant squads in college football history. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Charles White, the Trojans bulldozed through their schedule, finishing the season 11-0-1 and claiming a national championship. How Good Were They? Record: 11-0-1 (Undefeated, with one tie) Final Ranking: #2 in AP Poll, … Read More “’79 USC Trojans 45 ’91 Florida State Seminoles 24” »
Tony Rice ran like the damn field owed him something. And maybe it did. Maybe it owed him every last yard of that 302 he ripped out of the turf, every last snap where he tucked the ball under his arm and turned Florida State’s defense into bewildered spectators. Florida State came in with speed, … Read More “’88 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 40 ’92 Florida State Seminoles 38” »
A bit of mixed feelings on the career of Michael Moorer. At light heavyweight, he looked like an executioner. You’d see his pictures in the magazines, fists up, eyes dead, some poor bastard crumbling beneath him. They swore up and down he was the next great knockout artist, the next Tyson, the next Hearns, … Read More “Michael Moorer Documentary – Between Fire & Fear” »
A Midwestern Girl with Hollywood Dreams It was 1990, and the lights in that Ohio banquet hall were dim and ugly.Lorissa McComas, just 19, smiled like she meant it — nervous, maybe, but still standing. A petite brunette, big hazel eyes, legs like she used to dance ballet, which she did. She moved with grace, … Read More “Lorissa McComas – The Tragic Death of a B-Movie Queen” »
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap is a refreshing entry in his career and I’ve enjoyed most of his movies. This time around, he forgoes the twists that have become his trademark and instead delivers a taut, suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Josh Hartnett stars as Cooper, … Read More “Trap – M.Night Syamalan’s Story Without A Twist” »
Bud’s backstory is painted with the broad strokes of a man who has seen and experienced more than most. His rugged exterior is complemented by the hardened demeanor of someone who has navigated the rough and tumble of life, possibly linked to the world of biker gangs or the underbelly of society. The details of … Read More “Richard Poche as Bud in HERE LIES BUD” »
Katrina Sherwood stars as Jessica/Jess. Jess’s style is unapologetically bold and edgy, reflecting her fearless personality. She exudes a raw, unapologetic confidence, epitomized by the small black sign on her car dashboard that reads “Bitches Own” in cursive golden letters. However, beneath this tough exterior lies a complex individual shaped by a life of hardship … Read More “Katrina Sherwood as Jess in HERE LIES BUD” »
Mary Newman stars as Tess. In the dim, flickering light of the cheap hotel room, Tess stands as a figure of raw, unfiltered humanity. The room itself is a chaotic mess, an echo of the turmoil within her. The television lies shattered on the floor, its broken glass shimmering like a pool of fragmented dreams. … Read More “Mary Newman as Tess in HERE LIES BUD” »
