Category Archives: Reader Appreciation Day

This might win the prize of pickles

Brock is leader in the clubhouse for the jar of pickles for the question that made me laugh the most: In a race, who would win, Jamal Lewis or a self-propelled Briggs and Stratton? I’m taking the Poulan Weedeater in a … Continue reading

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An appreciative reader asks about game days …

Gregg wonders: Describe your typical game day experience when you are covering the Browns/Cavs. I’m not sure where Gregg is headed on this, because the experience covering the Browns usually deals with what went wrong, while dealing with the Cavs … Continue reading

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We continue reader appreciation day …

Got time for a few more questions. This one comes from Tim R, who must be related to a gentleman named Dan R I met in Ireland. Introduced himself not as Dan, but “Dan R.” When I said goodbye, I … Continue reading

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Another little-known fact about the Treaty of Versailles

OK … one more quick one from Mitch: “Why are Northeast Ohio fans so bitter, negative and always ready to attack every single move the Indians make, when the franchise has won more games over the last 15 years than … Continue reading

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A question on Versailles … not Zoilo

This question comes from Barry G, who wrote and sang the song “Eve of Destruction”: “I think it's time to take up the Treaty of Versailles. Not Zoilo Versailles — the Treaty of Versailles. Pat, did it really lead to … Continue reading

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Reader Appreciation day continues …with a question

OK then … people actually have questions. The first comes from former Portland Trail Blazer and Kansas Jayhawk Darnell Valentine: “Pat, you've personally seen a lot of games and sporting events. What stands out as your most favorite/special and why.” … Continue reading

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Today is "Reader Appreciation Day" on the blog

I’ve been up, down and all-around the web today. And I can’t find a lot to blog about. There’s the death of Ted Kennedy. His loss is great, but that’s a tad political. There’s preseason football; good Lord, preseason football. … Continue reading

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