Category Archives: Sports and Weather

Big Bowl Preview X

Ten. I’ve now done this ten straight years. It started as a long-form email and has evolved to something a whole dozen people anticipate annually. The first time I did this, it was merely to kill time at work. It … Continue reading

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Green Bay NBC Affiliate Uses Replacement Weatherman

If you’re a sports fan (or interacted with one today), you are no doubt aware of the stupidity that took place last night in Seattle.  As the clock expired, Seattle’s Russell Wilson heaved a pass into the end zone in … Continue reading

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Big Bowl Preview IV

As I’ve mentioned before on this corner of the Internet, in addition to being an enthusiastic meteorologist, I am also a big fan of sports.  For the last few years, I’ve written up a preview of all college bowl games … Continue reading

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Cold, Snowy Week Ends with New England Storm

[picapp src=”7/a/9/c/Patriots_Wes_Welker_18bf.JPG?adImageId=6141052&imageId=6852233″ width=”500″ height=”316″ /] It snowed throughout most of the Patriots/Titans game. Didn’t seem to affect the Patriots as they won 59-0. I was a little surprised when I flipped over to the Patriots/Titans game this afternoon and saw … Continue reading

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College Football Weather for the First Weekend in October

Not too much excitement in terms of weather games today, but there are a few games that may be affected: Wisconsin @ Minnesota, 12 Noon, ESPN Rain has been falling much of the morning in southern MN and should continue … Continue reading

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Bad Weather + Football = Fun

In addition to being a weather nerd, I happen to be a huge fan of American Football.  The two work well together, unlike America’s pastime, baseball.  Football games don’t get rained out – or snowed out.  In fact, I find … Continue reading

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Big Bowl Preview III

All times EST (a time zone I’ll return to soon) Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl – University of Wisconsin-Whitewater vs. Mount Union, Dec. 20, 11:00 AM ESPN2 OK, this is the fourth straight year for this matchup. Come on, Division III, … Continue reading

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Big Bowl Preview II

(Thanks to John Meyer for the title idea.) Last year’s bowl preview was sent via e-mail. This year’s will use the blog medium for dissemination to the masses. At this rate, I’ll provide the bowl preview for ESPN.com’s Page 2 … Continue reading

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Big Bowl Preview I

The college bowl season kicks off this weekend… well, sort of… (all times Central) Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl – Mount Union vs. UW-Whitewater, Saturday, 3:00 PM ESPN Named after one of the best coaches in college football history, this game … Continue reading

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