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The Stanley Cup Final: Does Anyone Care?

By Christopher Gabriel Blog Harbor and CGabriel.com In NHL terminology, I grew up in the days of the Original Six:  Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, Boston and New York.  Six teams playing 70 regular season games, 14 against each opponent which made for some very “interesting” evenings at Chicago Stadium, the Forum or any of those great old [...]

BCS “Championship” Game Proves Little

By Christopher Gabriel, Blog Harbor  If it’s the first week of January, it must be time for the Ohio State Buckeyes to get slapped, spanked and sent home by yet another SEC football team in the BCS championship game.  Last year, it was Florida.  You’ll recall Ohio State ran back the opening kick-off for a touchdown . . [...]

A Look Back, A Look Ahead . . . Some Things Don’t Change

By Christopher Gabriel, Blog Harbor Every December when New Year’s Eve rolls around, it’s long since been the norm for newspapers, magazines, radio stations and cable news outlets to offer up a year-end recap of all that’s gone on in the world.  More often than not you’ll read, watch or listen to a well-written or highly-produced piece that is [...]

Lloyd Carr and Phillip Fulmer: One Leaves with Dignity, the Other…

It’s doubtful fans of the Michigan Wolverines and the Tennessee Volunteers would ever agree on much.  And yet, both programs mirror each other in many ways:  Depending upon the category you choose to look at, all-time wins, bowl wins, bowl appearances or national championships, both schools are top five or top 10 in every one [...]