Jesters Quart
January 5, 2008
The Fan Outrage Outage
In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski looks at a fan culture that has gone from bristling at the over-commercialization in sports to one that gladly accepts college bowl games named after pizza companies and chicken sandwiches. Complete Story
December 22, 2007
Tuna/Fish, Repeating on You
In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski looks at the abrupt departure of Bobby Petrino from the Atlanta Falcons and the return of Bill Parcells to the NFL with the Miami Dolphins — two football men who know all about leaving on their own terms. Complete Story
December 15, 2007
Lenny Dykstra, From ‘Nails’ to Nailed
For years, Lenny Dykstra had been dogged by steroid rumors. SC’s Greg Wyshynski comments on finding one of his favorite players named in George Mitchell’s steroid report, and examines what the report really means for baseball and its fans. Complete Story
December 8, 2007
Did David Stern Just Ruin Basketball?
In this week’s edition of the Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski examines the Dallas Mavericks’ protest of a recent NBA game, and wonders if Commissioner David Stern’s reaction to it has exposed one of the league’s biggest shortcomings. Complete Story
December 1, 2007
Limiting the Sean Taylor Impact
In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski believes there are three reasons why the impact of Sean Taylor’s tragic death was diminished, and lays the blame on the Washington, DC media’s constant Redskins saturation. Complete Story
November 17, 2007
Our Stupid Sports Apology Culture
The University of Wyoming’s football coach recently found himself in hot water for making an unfortunate gesture during a big loss. In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski says why he doesn’t think Glenn has anything to be sorry about. Complete Story
November 10, 2007
The Case For Lindros
Eric Lindros has retired from the NHL, and now the Hockey Hall of Fame debate can officially begin. In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski weighs in on No. 88’s career and whether or not he’s the “Hamlet” of hockey. Complete Story
November 3, 2007
The A-Rod Conundrum
SC’s Greg Wyshynski is a Mets fan with a war being waged in his brain: the impulsive fan who thinks Alex Rodriguez could help the team and, therefore, hurt the Yankees, and the rational thinker who believes A-Rod on the Mets is bad news. Complete Story
October 20, 2007
The End of the Torre Dynasty
In this week’s Jester’s Quart, SC’s Greg Wyshynski explains why manager Joe Torre’s break with the New York Yankees is good for both parties, and celebrates a man whom he feels deserves to be on the Mount Rushmore of New York sports. Complete Story
October 13, 2007
Strikeforce Marino
SC’s Greg Wyshynski saw something extraordinary this week: Dan Marino making a passionate and intelligent point as a football commentator. And it was a dark period in NFL labor history that stoked that passion. More in the Jester’s Quart. Complete Story
More Jesters Quart Commentary
| 10.06.07 | Who Has It Worse, the Irish or Mets? | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 09.29.07 | Double Fault For Coach, Columnist | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 09.22.07 | McNabb and the Racist Fans | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 09.15.07 | Ice to See You Again, Ovechkin | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 09.08.07 | Delay of Fantasy Game | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 09.01.07 | Donkey Punched By Documentary | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 08.11.07 | Bonds: The Symptom and Cause | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 08.04.07 | Lombardi Trophy to Oscar Winner? | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 07.28.07 | NBA Refs Crooked? You Bet! | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 07.22.07 | Jordan vs. Beckham, Continued | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 07.14.07 | Jordan vs. Beckham | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 06.30.07 | Is Chris Benoit Really Sports News? | By Greg Wyshynski |
| 06.23.07 | The Myth of the Hometown Hero | By Greg Wyshynski |
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