Detroit Lions campaign in Football Mogul, part 2

After the season, I scouted the free agent market. The Falcons let Matt Ryan go. Wow. All he did was throw for 3000+ and 20+ TDs. I can see why they didn't renew his contract. How dare he not throw for 4000+ and 30+ TDs. In Baseball Mogul, there is a … [Continue reading]

Byzantine Empire in Europa Universalis, part 4

I applied the same method of instigating internal revolt and waiting for the proper timing to my next war against the Mamluks. The proud history of the Mamluks is a long one--and proud, hence the adjective at the beginning of this sentence. They … [Continue reading]

Detroit Lions campaign in Football Mogul, part 1

I'm taking control of a team that is arguably more pathetic than the New York Jets, who last won the Super Bowl in 1969 and have only 2 AFC title game losses since. Who could that be? The Cleveland Browns? No, there are teams with worse modern … [Continue reading]

Madden 2010 Campaign, Part 2

Degenerate gamblers, still smoldering from the week 1 dismantling of the heavily favored Patriots, conspire to make the Bills 8 point favorites against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Tampa is visiting Ralph Wilson stadium for the first time in history, … [Continue reading]

McAwesome as Eric Mangini on SBR Radio

I will be on on Jeckles' Shitty Blog Radio show as Eric Mangini to discuss all things Mangini-related. The show. … [Continue reading]

Byzantine Empire in Europa Universalis, part 3

Fresh off a (lucky) stomping of the Ottoman Empire, "Just barely!" became our new battlecry. Once my new territories had stabilized, I considered the future. The Portuguese cowardice really spoke to me. I could fight a costly succession of wars … [Continue reading]

NBA basketball and NHL hockey fantasy leagues 2009-10

Leagues are open. Check out the forum for details. NBA league NHL league A new season of MASL (our fantasy superleague) starts with basketball and ends with the following football season (2010). Sign up in the forum. … [Continue reading]

Boo Berry now at Target

This is a public service announcement. Boo Berry cereal is now available by the truckload at Target. … [Continue reading]

Madden 2010 Campaign, Part 1

The Buffalo Bills, missing their starting quarterback, backup quarterback and starting running back are just days away from taking on the Las Vegas odds-on favorite to win the Superbowl. Double digit underdogs even before losing Jeff Garcia, Buffalo … [Continue reading]

Madden 2010 Campaign, Part 0

The NFL preseason is a mixed blessing.  Baseball is a dreadful sport.  After 135 games and numerous Big Red Machine anecdotes by Joe Morgan, the summer begins to feel like a root canal.  Preseason football helps ease the pain.  That is, until the … [Continue reading]