Dear Dwayne Haskins, My name is Johnthan. People call me Speed on the Beat, as I used to rap and make instrumentals. That’s not really the point of this letter. I don’t know you and I’m probably close to a decade older than you. However, I implore you to just pick a side and just […]
Read moreThe Death of the MLB Video Game
As part of DAR Gaming Week, I will discuss the apparent death of multiple MLB video games.Growing up, there were a few givens in the video game world. Mario would beat Bowser, Sonic would beat Dr. Robotnik, and there’d always be a new baseball game to help me live out my dreams of being a […]
Read moreWIRTB: BMX XXX
In the annals of video game history, there are great games that utilize controversy and the like to bolster their stories. For instance, let’s talk Grand Theft Auto IV. While it was, for me, the worst game in the series, GTA IV‘s finale featured an “is blood really thicker than water?” choice between Niko’s cousin and girlfriend. I always […]
Read moreSo, what if Chris Davis leaves?
I don’t claim to be an expert on sports. I enjoy sportsball of all sorts, but I’m not in the front offices of any teams–unless I’m playing Madden, MLB The Show, or FIFA. However, like many Orioles fans, I’m preparing myself for that news clip on SportsCenter which announces that 1B (and sometimes outfielder, DH, […]
Read moreThe Ascension of Stefon Diggs
It shouldn’t be a real surprise (more on that later), but former Maryland standout Stefon Diggs has had quite the coming-out party in his rookie season so far. He may not get the eye-popping adulation/frothing-at-the-mouth enthusiasm that some of his fellow rookies are receiving at the moment (I’m looking at you, Todd Gurley and your […]
Read moreShould We Be Worried: Three Thoughts on The Terps Pre-South Florida
Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports/Testudo Times Ok, Terps fans, after last week’s…insanity, I’m back with some thoughts about the Terps’ upcoming game against the South Florida Bulls. Hopefully, Terps Nation doesn’t let their guard down this week, or things will get out of hand fast. Unlike Bowling Green’s lightning-fast offense, South Florida’s strength comes in […]
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