First and foremost, happy New Year to all! Enough words have been written about the challenges of 2020. I'd rather take a frying pan to the head than attempt to add something meaningful to that conversation. However, we weren't immune either. It seems like a lifetime ago that I was getting ready for a weekend … Continue reading Welcome, 2021
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The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
The American sports world has been left speechless in the last twenty four hours as reports of a sudden deal between former NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City chiefs has dominated headlines. The star quarterback agreed to a ten year, $450 million dollar extension. (Reports of a twelve year, $477 million dollar deal … Continue reading The MLR has a ‘Patrick Mahomes’ Problem
Spoiler Alert: SRA Edition – Round 4
That's right. It's the return of Spoiler Alert. The proud comeback that absolutely no one asked for. Last week, I urged you guys to give Super Rugby Aotearoa a try. If you did, I doubt that you were disappointed. If you were disappointed, feel free to tweet at me so I never end up seeing … Continue reading Spoiler Alert: SRA Edition – Round 4
What to Watch This Weekend
Last weekend, MLR should have crowned the champion of Year Three. While the crown will go unworn, there's no need to wait until February to scratch the itch for professional rugby. If you haven't already, check out Super Rugby Aotearoa. The New Zealand-only competition has immediately becoming competitive and incredibly entertaining. While MLR often resembles … Continue reading What to Watch This Weekend
First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
It took less than two hours, but that’s rugby’s thing. We all wondered what we would see in the first ever MLR Draft. The Facebook Live product peaked at over 2,000 viewers, and it saw Connor Mooneyham become the absolute first ever pick. Will he become a superstar? Will Dallas start him Day One of … Continue reading First MLR Draft Lays a Strong Foundation
Spoiler Alert – Round 5
Many rugby coaches approach the campaign as 4 separate seasons of 4 games. I like to think of the MLR season as entering Part 2. Every team has played 4 matches and we now have a feel for each club. A couple clubs are truly elite. One team can’t seem to pull out a win … Continue reading Spoiler Alert – Round 5
Spoiler Alert – Round 4
Last week saw several unexpected things, including our first draw of the season. It also saw my picks go 3-2-1, moving my record to 10-5-1 on the season. This is the last time I’ll view this season as young. After Round 4, we’ll be a quarter of the way into the season. The preseason feeling … Continue reading Spoiler Alert – Round 4
Tuesday Table – Round 3
After 3 weeks, its still far too early to be obsessed over playoff standings. With that in mind, let's take a break from Conference standings and look at something truly jarring. The MLR leader is from the West, but the East beats the rest. I've been rough on teams falling to expansion sides, but all … Continue reading Tuesday Table – Round 3
3 Things – Round 3
San Diego is the Best in the West And its not close. I've been hesitant to lump praise on those beating expansion teams. However, the Legion is head and tails above the rest of the Western Conference. Keep in mind, this team is still missing Joe Pieterson. Ma'a Nonu is leading the way, but this … Continue reading 3 Things – Round 3
Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
Last week, I made what felt like six strong picks. Afterward, I checked the picks of USA Rugby’s experts. All six made identical picks, both with each other and me. Great minds think alike. The mediocre think alike as well. Our identical picks earned us identical 4-2 records on the weekend, moving my personal record … Continue reading Spoiler Alert! – Round 3
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