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Patrick HrubyChats | E-mail | Page 2Patrick Hruby is an award-winning freelance writer and frequent contributor to ESPN.com. A graduate of Georgetown and Northwestern universities, he lives in Washington, D.C. where he previously worked for The Washington Times. His work has twice been featured in The Best American Sports Writing anthology. Contact him at PatrickHruby.net. |
Helping out at Super Bowl media day
Patrick Hruby, Page 2Super Bowl media day is a collection of already-asked questions, so here are a few new ones to try.
Story | Conversation | February 2, 2010Getting 'Zorned' has prompted imitators
Patrick HrubyAccording to the Atlantic -- and thanks to the D.C. Sports Bog for the heads-up -- a new term has popped up in the Washington, D.C., intelligence comm...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 3, 2010We certainly hope you've been paying attention
Patrick HrubySharpen your pencils, it's time for another Page 2 Pop Quiz: 1. Which of the following was written by Gilbert Arenas? (a) "War and Peace" (b) "Mac...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 2, 2010Rooting against Duke just isn't fun anymore
Patrick HrubyTen years ago, I would have been Powerball-winner ecstatic; five years ago, I would have spent the weekend in a celebratory haze. On Saturday, the Duk...
Blog Entry | Conversation | February 1, 2010Why should Ronnie Belliard lose weight?
Patrick HrubyThe Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly signed Ronnie Belliard to a one-year deal for $825,000 on Tuesday. On the surface, it's a typical transaction -- u...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 27, 2010Page 2's Book of Irrelevant Quotes: Adrian Peterson
Patrick Hruby"I think the strongest handshake in the NFL belongs to Adrian Peterson. For the second time since April, I shook his hand; and for the second time I h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 26, 2010Tennessee fans, it's time to get over Lane Kiffin
Patrick HrubyDear Volunteer Nation, It was cute when you vandalized the UT Rock with crude, anti-Lane Kiffin graffiti. And charming when you invaded your former fo...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 25, 2010Saints fans, show your loyalty ... to your team!
Patrick HrubyAs Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrated a touchdown pass during the NFC Championship game, a handmade fan sign hanging from stands beh...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 24, 2010You too can have your lawn look like Fenway Park
Patrick HrubyFrom the Department of Ideas That Sound Good Until You Think Them Through, we bring you the following update: Major League Baseball and lawn care comp...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 23, 2010Who actually bought Heidi Montag's album?
Patrick HrubyNew Coke."Gigli." Now this: According to reports, reality TV bimbette and pop star wannabe Heidi Montag's debut album has sold just 658 copies via dow...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 21, 2010John Lucas, Cavaliers fill up our tank
Thomas Neumann, Page 2John Lucas said the '03 Cavs tanked, so we compile history's worst tanks.
Story | Conversation | January 18, 2010Mark McGwire, you think you had it bad?
Patrick HrubyDear Mark McGwire, You say you're sorry. Claim you're coming clean. Sniff and weep and wish that you had never played during the steroids era. Trust m...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 13, 2010The marriage of sports and war
Patrick HrubyBlitzes, bombs, Kellen Winslow, Jr.-as-[expletive]-soldier: the sports world has a long, inglorious history of using inappropriate war metaphors, comp...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 12, 2010Sports needs you, Simon Cowell
Patrick HrubyOne door closes, another opens. Acerbic -- and honestly, that's the only family-friendly adjective we can reasonably use here -- "American Idol" judge...
Blog Entry | Conversation | January 11, 2010Mark Cuban, we have a deal for you!
Patrick HrubyDear Mark, Your country needs you. Again. Nine years ago you rescued the nation's capital from professional hoops mediocrity -- from utter hopelessnes...
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