It is an unpleasant reality that sport can bring out the worst in some people. Following recent coverage of the link between State of Origin results and spikes in domestic violence rates, we revisit Edward P. Olson’s examination of this issue in an overseas context.
Pigskin Almanac – Super Bowl 50: The Sheriff wins in Santa Clara
February 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal and Alex Malyon have taken a day to reflect on Super Bowl 50. Here is their quick wrap and turning points, LVP’s, HGH and half-time shows…
Almanac Super Bowl 50 Preview: Should I Stay or Should I Go… into work?
February 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At 10:30am (AEST) on Monday 8 February, Super Bowl 50 pits Carolina’s Panthers against the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, California. If you have no affinity for either city and no colour preference (Carolina’s are Port Power-ish, Denver a GWS-Telstra cross – that should sort out a few of you) then the added spice.
Hey Dude Don’t Dis the 12
January 28, 2016 by 1 Comment
David P tackles the latest example of pure fanaticism from The Seattle 12
Steve Earl on Tour: All things sugar and spice
January 11, 2016 by 2 Comments
I think we might have found another one here. Wonderful observational sports travel piece from North Fitzroy Arms native Steve Earl as he finds himself in the Deep South of the US, at a football match, in a sports bar, and at a ramshackle corner pub. [Between Steve Earl and The People’s Elbow I think I’m becoming an Ole Miss fan – JTH]
Pigskin Almanac – Vikings v 49ers: What is the Australian Way?
September 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Apart from changing prime ministers mid-term, is there an Australian way? [This is phenomenal from Jarryd Hayne – JTH]
Pigskin Almanac: The underdogs who won the Superbowl
July 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Some of the most memorable sporting contests in history have been provided by NFL Super Bowl contests. Pigskin fan Logan R. Grayson recalls famous underdog wins in the NFL’s ‘big dance.’
Super Bowl XLIX: The Time Has Come
February 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Justin Fris was one of the millions around the world glued to a television screen to watch Super Bowl XLIX. Justin presents the view from Gilligan’s Pub in Cairns.
American Football, NFL Week 17 – Dallas @ Washington:
January 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Stone Cold Steve Baker is sick of hearing the words “program” and “team culture” in post-game sport-speak (across a raft of codes). But when it comes to the impact of Rolando McClain on the Dallas Cowboys defense, there are no two words that sum up the difference between playing football in January or thinking about the draft and pre-season training between Christmas and New Year’s.
American football: a Green Bay memory
September 20, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rod Oaten has wide interests in football and they extend to American football. Here’s his piece about the Green Bay Packers from www.pigskinalmanac.com
American Football: Seahawks open the NFL Season
September 6, 2014 by 1 Comment
Ed Wyatt reports on the first day of the new NFL season: Seattle Seahawks v Green Bay Packers.
(This is part of a new Almanac initiative: www.pigskinalmanac.com)
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