Just see what you’ve done: “Have you ever liked a villain more than the hero? Who and why?” Week one The game: Patriots at Seahawks The beer: Riverwalk Legato Italian Pilsner The result: Loss, 13–10 The record: 0–1 The headline: “She was right in the rain of the bullets that eventually brought her down.” – […]
The beer: Camp Pennant Bear Bag Brown Ale The headline: “You know you’re semi-good lookin’.” – Van Halen, “Ain’t Talkin’ ’Bout Love” The commentary: Look, I just can’t keep up with unemployed me from a year ago. The draft, training camp, preseason competition, roster cutdowns, all with their own posts? Fuhgeddaboudit. This reminds me of […]
Open to work: “What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?” The game: Patriots vs. Seahawks The beer: Brick & Feather (A) Small Group of Reasonable People English Style Mild Ale The result: Fuuuuuuck The playoffs: Fuuuuuuck The headline: “Treat me like a brand new toy that you have found.” […]
Forget about it, George: “What are your favorite sports to watch and play?” The game: Patriots at Broncos The beer: Geaghan Brothers Higgins Irish Red Ale The result: Win, 10–7 The playoffs: 3–0 The headline: “Ask those who have been before you what fate the future holds.” – Thin Lizzy, “Warriors” The commentary: I’m a […]
Applicable lyrics: “What is your mission?” The game: Dolphins at Patriots The beer: Maineport Sugamamaness Brown Ale The result: Win, 38–10 The record: 14–3 The headline: “The tyrant needs attention to survive.” – Osees, “Glitter-Shot” The commentary: I’m old and predictable. New Osees album? Probably gonna be my favorite of the year, with few recent […]
The game: Patriots at Jets The beer: Hopothecary (The) Guard’s Gallipot Munich Dunkel Lager The result: Win, 42–10 The record: 13–3 The headline: “Up from the bottomless pit, this is it!” – Gravediggaz, “Pass the Shovel” The commentary: Good early morning! Did your president start any unsanctioned, unilateral wars today? I’ve had “Pass the Shovel” […]
Un-slack motherfucker: “Tell us one thing you hope people say about you” The beer: Camp Pennant Blackout Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout The record: 11–2 The headline: “It’s never been enough.” – Love Battery, “67” The commentary: People say? Reader(s) say(s)? Here it is: “That dude blogged every goddamn week of the season.” So far, so good […]
The game: Patriots at Bengals The beer: Sacred Profane Smoked Dark Lager The result: Win, 26–20 The record: 10–2 The headline: “I’m gonna keep on doin’ what I’m doin’ till I can’t do what I’m doin’ no more.” – Isley Brothers, “Keep on Doin’” The commentary: You can only play the teams on your schedule […]
The game: Browns at Patriots The beer: Fat Orange Cat Pumpkin Spice Latte Oatmeal Stout The result: Win, 32–13 The record: 6–2 The headline: “I see your number, it’s a flashing sign.” – Ty Segall, “Who Are You” The commentary: New England football is back and so too is Idiot Patriots Fandom, the kind where […]
The game: Patriots at Titans The beer: Liars Bench Pair of Pennies Czech Amber Lager The result: Win, 31–13 The record: 5–2 The headline: “Treason! Treason! The spectre looms again!” – Rainbow, “Kill the King” The commentary: “Kill the king,” you ask? I’m just riffing on my old Nashville Kings bit and celebrating G’s embrace […]
