Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#70) REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You

May 11, 2017

The adult me absolutely hates the spirit of “Keep On Loving You” by REO Speedwagon.  The band’s lead singer, Kevin Cronin wrote the song as a response to finding out his scandalous fiancé was cheating on him prior to their marriage.  Rather than kick the cheating bitch to the curb, Cronin writes he’ll keep loving … Read More

Old School WWF: Brawler vs Rooster

May 11, 2017

Good morning and happy Thursday, WWE Universe.  Let’s watch The Brooklyn Brawler, accompanied by manager Bobby Heenan wrestle (and job to) The Red Rooster in 1989.  It’s odd to see Heenan, one of the greatest managers of all-time bin the corner of Lombardi, the ultimate jobber.  As an aside, does anyone remember Ronnie Garvin as … Read More

MoranAlytics Take: Beane Named Bills GM

May 10, 2017

What was pretty much expected became official on Tuesday when the Buffalo Bills announced the hiring of Brandon Beane as the team’s 13th general manager. He’ll be introduced by the team at a news conference Friday morning. Beane, 40, had spent the past 19 years with the Carolina Panthers, including the past six with new … Read More

Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#71) Survivor – The Search Is Over

May 10, 2017

I love me a good power ballad, and “The Search Is Over” was easily one of my favs of the 80s era. More on the song in a minute, but first let’s talk about Survivor.  People rarely mention them discussing great rock and roll groups of the 80s, and that’s a shame.  Survivor was a … Read More

Old School WWF: Jericho Debuts

May 10, 2017

Good morning and happy Wednesday WWE Universe.  Let’s watch Chris Jericho make his WWF debut on August 9, 1999 when he interrupted the Rock. It’s hard to believe Jericho has been performing at such an incredibly high level at WWE for (on and off) nearly 18 years.  Far and away he became WWE’s most significant … Read More

MoranAlytics Take: Sabres Playing New Years Day

May 9, 2017

10 years ago the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins in a New Year’s Day outdoor game at (then) Ralph Wilson Stadium.  Exactly one decade later the Sabres will return outdoors again. The NHL announced Tuesday the Sabres will face the New York Rangers in an outdoor game next January 1, 2018 at Citi Field, … Read More

Old School WWF: Roberts Promo on Steamboat

May 9, 2017

Good morning and happy Tuesday, WWE Universe.  Let’s watch Jake Roberts cut a promo on Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat in advance of their match at the Boston Gardens in 1986.  Roberts, at least according to him was on an 86-match winning streak at the time.

Five Unheralded Yanks Dominating Fantasy Baseball

May 8, 2017

If you drafted any of these Yankees and/or snagged them off the waiver wire early in the season, odds are you’re probably doing very well in your fantasy baseball league. The following five Yanks entered the season with precious little fantasy fanfare (except for arguably Judge), yet have been explosive over the first month of … Read More

Favorite 100 Songs of the 80s: (#73) Musical Youth – Pass The Dutchie

May 8, 2017

I guess “Pass The Dutchie” was my informal introduction to world of smoking the funny stuff.  At 11-years old I was hardly an expert on lyrical song meanings (nor am I now), but I strongly recall great debate on what this tune was really about. The facts are that a “Dutchie” is a Jamaican cooking … Read More