The IronDog Chronicles

How did I miss this one…?!

Yes, how did I miss the PBS documentary, “Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story”?
I should be banned from a DVR for two weeks on this one. I pulled an airball with my selector, and I missed the show. I’m praying that WUNC will pull me a huge favor […]

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Innovative leaders come in very small doses these days…
Which is why I became intrigued with the innovations and life of Bill Walsh, who passed this past week at the age of 75 from leukemia.
Growing up a Chicago Bears fan, I have to admit that I had a major bias against his legacy until after his […]

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If you were listening in on Sunday night, you heard right…
Yes, I returned to WXYC’s SportsRap, and I’ll be back for the next couple of months on Sunday nights.
Feel free to tune-in at WXYC.org or via the ‘Eclectic’ section on iTunes. ‘Sports Rap’ is back.
This year we’ll try to get as many interviews and […]

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Kudos to Danny Ainge…Cut that…Major kudos…
I have to give the guy credit. Every critic in the world including me was wondering where the hell the Celtics were heading before the draft. Well, the Celts are now strong contenders for the NBA Eastern Conference title after landing Kevin Garnett today.
What a great […]

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I’ve been wondering about whatever happened to these guys…
Saucony used to be an off-shoot brand of Spot-Bilt back in the day. In terms of running shoe quality, they dropped off the scene. Yet, from the words in this Brandweek article from Eric Newman, the brand is making a comeback.
They’re re-positioning their […]

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I have been in a few H-O-R-S-E games in my time…
I’ve schooled, been schooled, and shot through it all. With that said, “Pistol” Pete Maravich is the greatest horse player that has ever taken the court. Check out this vid…It’s a classic.
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What makes this one even better is that there are some serious players […]

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I’m a fan of Paul Lukas’s Uni Watch on ESPN2…
Check out this great piece that has Lukas traveling to Chesterfield, Missouri to visit Liebe Athletic Lettering.
Lettering and logos are the most underrated facet of any uniform. My interest was piqued last night after watching “The Natural” last night on IFC. The […]

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Alright, I spent two days and nights of heavy listening, and I’m ready to make my call…
The new Beastie Boys brings that spirit in a ‘64 funky style..Very classy.
I’ve always felt that the Beastie Boys instrumental tunes were highly underrated, and I’ve often wondered when a instrumental album was going to emerge. The collection […]

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Back in the grill again…To the grill again…
Yeah I’m back on the point with the verbals again. Here are some thoughts that have come across my inbox.
First off, special kudos to the cat at Yardbarker, who posted the 1998 McDonald’s Slam Dunk Competition. Damn…Who says Ronald Curry couldn’t ball? Yeah, Curry was […]

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What a night…
So long to Chapel Hill’s old Boshamer Stadium. The Heels are headed to the College World Series.
The Sopranos ends on the perfect note.
Life continues with endless possibilities.
Enjoy,IronDog

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