Archive for December, 1999

VOL. 5, NO. 24: December 26, 1999

Sunday, December 26th, 1999

“The best linebacker in the game? They shouldn’t have to vote. They should put his name in. That’s how good he is. It’s ridiculous. I assume he’s a shoo-in every year because I play with him and I know how good he is.” -John Parrella on Junior
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VOL. 5, NO. 23: December 19, 1999

Sunday, December 19th, 1999

Sometimes art actually does imitate life. In the beginning of the movie “Kingpin,” a naive Roy Munson (played by Woody Harrelson) asks his mentor, Ernie “Big Ern” McCracken (portrayed brilliantly by Bill Murray) whether it’s legal to hustle unsuspecting bowlers. “I don’t know,” Big Ern replies. “But it’s fun, though. Isn’t it?”

VOL. 5, NO. 22: December 11, 1999

Saturday, December 11th, 1999

There’s a scene in the film “Glory” where Matthew Broderick, as Colonel Robert Shaw, asks Denzel Washington to carry the flag. When the offer is refused, Washington asks how the lives of the freed slaves will be any better if the Union wins the war. “Well, you won’t get anything if we lose,” Broderick […]

VOL. 5, NO. 21: December 4, 1999

Saturday, December 4th, 1999

It’s almost midnight on a Wednesday. Instead of getting a good night’s sleep, where do I find myself? You know goddamn well, FAITHFUL READER, for you too are stricken with the Plight of The Bolt. I’m parked in front of my computer, writing about the Chargers. JUSTICE IS COMING at you a little earlier […]