I know, we’re in some trying times. People are getting gunned down by cops hellbent on just screwing with people, snipers hellbent on causing destruction, random jealous folks from the same city, whomever. Britain almost tanked the entire European market with its proposed exit from the European Union. Hell, I personally have had to deal […]
Read moreWIRTB Review: Albert Belle in Baltimore
The Albert Belle acquisition is one that, as an Orioles lifer, has both kept me up at night on ocassion and brought joy to me when it was still on the books. It’s a pretty polarizing chapter in Orioles history. On top of that, I know I wasn’t supposed to “like” Belle, especially since, quite […]
Read moreShould Steph Curry Start?
Look, I’m no expert when it comes to these things. I don’t pretend to be. I do, obviously, have knowledge about sports. But, yeah…I’m definitely not a genius about it. However, we all know that Steph Curry is a competitor. He’s all smiles most the time and his family life is awesome. However, when he […]
Read moreIs it time to retire "Greatest of All-Time?"
Earlier today, Rem offered up his opinions on the state of Jay Z and his legacy. The opinions and truths expressed were slightly controversial, to say the least. However, they got me thinking. I mean, really thinking about it. And I’ve got to ask the following question: is Jay Z’s time as being acknowledged as one […]
Read moreCan the @Orioles Compete in 2016?
Now, I know that you’re expecting me to write a think piece on last night’s blackish. Nope. Not doing it. The episode was poignant enough without me—or anyone, really—chiming in with more. Go watch it. NOW! For scenes such as the one below and others. This scene on #Blackish was so real. Wow, I really […]
Read morePA Vol. 33: Cheerleading is Real and Relationships are Built on Growth
NSFW Warning/Disclaimer: PA (short for “Profound Assholes”) is a series on SpeedontheBeat.com where I have a no-punches-pulled conversation with a friend about a hot-button issue (yay cliches!). That friend is usually none other than Drizzle Sez formerly of DrizzleSez.wordpress.com, who co-created the PA format (go check out his site. It’s still live and still kicks […]
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