Harmon’s 2013 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings 1.0
Consider this the teaser for the greatness to come as SwollenDome.com begins to ponder the 2013 NFL season. Below, I roll out the preliminary quarterback rankings for standard leagues. At the end of June, I will release a comprehensive fantasy football draft guide, replete with player profiles, team analysis, schedule reviews and countless performance breakdowns. […]
PTC: Harmon’s Blog 531 W/ Fantasy Baseball, Dark Knight & The Expendables
We are in that portion of the season where pitching rotations have been ravaged by injuries. No team has been hit as hard by injuries as the St. Louis Cardinals, who promoted 21-year-old Michael Wacha to pitch Thursday’s game against the Royals. He allowed one earned run on two hits in seven innings while striking […]
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 5.30 With Playoffs, MLB, Junk Food & More
Harmon returns to the microphone for today’s podcast, talking up the NHL Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, Flopping master classes and fines, MLB and randomness. McDonald’s bosses respond to letters with – “It’s not junk food” — and “Human Centipede 3.” Huh? Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
PTC: Harmon’s Blog 530 W/ Fantasy Baseball, Football & A Human Centipede
We’re hitting up the blogosphere with multiple posts and dominating the earholes of America with a podcast DAILY. Here’s the “Painting The Corner” blog for 530. Matt Kemp’s struggles at the plate in 2013 have been well-chronicled. The Dodgers are awaiting word on Kemp’s hamstring after the center fielder left Wednesday’s game. LeBron James was […]
ITSD: Harmon’s Podcast 5.29 W/ Playoffs, MLB, Disney, Upton & More
Harmon returns to the microphone for another 30 minutes of auditory brilliance. — NHL Playoffs (Game 7s) — NBA Playoffs (Tim Duncan and the Spurs, Flopping 101 and more) — MLB (news & notes from fantasyland) — Disney innovations — Kate Upton against Victoria’s Secret and so much more. Listen to internet radio with Swollen […]
The MagicBand: Convenience & A New Disney Marketing Research Tool
When I walk into Disneyland with my family, I get those heart-swelling, feel-good moments while I see the sea of smiles and squeals of delight from the throng of children. It takes about 20 minutes for my inner cynic to take over before those faces become dollar signs. Think about it the next time you […]
PTC: Harmon’s Blog 529 Fantasy Baseball, Kate Upton, Alyssa & More
Kyuji Fujikawa felt a pop while pitching to Joey Votto on Sunday. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the former Cubs closer will undergo Tommy John surgery. Speaking of Tommy John surgeries, Dr. Lewis Yocum died on Tuesday from liver cancer. Yocum was the Angels’ team physician for 36 years and was well-known for helping […]
Like It Or Don’t, Jimmy Buffett Is The Wile E. Coyote Of Music: Super Genius
Poll your friends the next time you’re out at the local watering hole and pondering the music playing over the speakers. If you sit long enough to consume multiple beverages or a round of karaoke breaks out, then you’ll likely hear the well-traveled Jimmy Buffett tunes. The inevitable debate regarding the merits of “Margaritaville” will […]
FMC: Peyton Manning, QB & Etiquette Coach
Peyton Manning has long thrilled football fans, from his time as a member of the Tennessee Volunteers to Indianapolis to Denver. He’s given us countless laugh-out-loud moments as a pitchman, and his Saturday Night Live hosting gig is on the medal stand for athlete appearances (see an example below). I give Manning the Fantasy Man-Crush […]
Not A Bad Consolation Prize: No Kate Upton, But Nina Agdal Steps Up
Jake Davidson made national news and went viral when he invited Kate Upton to prom in the greater Los Angeles area. Alas, Ms. Upton was otherwise engaged. However, her SI teammate, Nina Agdal, stepped into the mix and will accompany Davidson to the prom. Check out the full story here. The original pitch got over […]
Harmon’s Podcast For 523: Baseball, Playoffs, Crabtree & More
Harmon returned to the microphone to chat up the NBA and NHL Playoffs, MLB, Michael Crabtree, “Beat The Streak” and life-saving technology. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
PTC: Harmon’s Blog With MLB & Life-Saving Technology 523
As longtime readers know, I grew up on the South Side. Yes, it needs to be capitalized. The White Sox have long turned to trainer Herm Schneider to monitor player health, and his ability to rehab players is the stuff of baseball legend (Bo Jackson, anyone?). Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports wrote a piece chronicling […]
Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly Sits Andre Ethier: Summer of Discontent Ahead
Embattled Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was asked why outfielder Andre Ethier was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup against the Brewers. Mattingly’s answer was posted on the am570radio website. He talked of wanting a team that he could “trust would fight and compete the whole day.” The reporter asked about Ethier against specifically, […]
“Inside The Swollen Dome” – Harmon’s Podcast for 521
“Inside The Swollen Dome” — Harmon’s Podcast — returns for Tuesday with a discussion of the NBA Draft Lottery, Super Bowl destinations, Vinny Del Negro’s firing and the coaching rumor mill, continuing woes in Los Angeles baseball and much, much more. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
PTC: Harmon’s Blog on Fantasy Baseball, Pop Culture & More 521
I do regular radio spots in Baltimore, and we’ve long talked about Jim Johnson’s ability to close out games for the Orioles without possessing a dominant strikeout punch. Johnson’s strikeout rate has improved markedly in 2013, but his hit rate has also soared. In his past three appearances (all blown saves), the Baltimore closer has […]
Highly-Anticipated Release: NFL Numbers From Vegas
This week, NFL fans will revel in the announcement of future Super Bowl destinations (San Francisco, Houston and Miami are the leaders in the clubhouse). But, that’s phase two of the week. LVH SuperBook in Las Vegas released the over/under win totals for 2013. The Jaguars are predicted to be the worst team in the […]
Brady Hoke Calls Out Notre Dame: Irish DT Invents #MeatChicken
Brady Hoke appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” on FOX Sports Radio Tuesday morning. He started to talk about rivalries and scheduling before taking a detour and calling out the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hoke broke out the term “chickening out” to describe Notre Dame’s option to cancel the series in the future while continuing […]
Titus Young’s Father Speaks: Is This A Concussion Case?
The Twitterverse, social media and 24-hour news cycle this week was replete with punchlines about former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young and a trio of arrests. Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press spoke with Young’s father, who advised of a long-running attempt to get the troubled wide receiver help and support at offsite […]
Avoiding The Line Ride At Disney: Tacky Or Genius?
If you’ve ever visited one of the Disney resorts, you’ve probably wondered about the secondary lines that exist. You recognize the “Fast Pass” system that is in place, but that couldn’t be the end of it. There are too many people wandering past you. Are they all celebrities? Come to California. You’ll see your share […]
Even If He’s Released: Jaguars Fans Claim Their Team
On Sunday Morning, “The Fantasy Freaks” show on FOX Sports Radio welcomed John Caputo, part of a group called Bold City Brigade, an organization designed to build pride and grow the Jaguars fan base. Caputo talked about the organization and the “Even If He’s Released” movement, offering a long explanation of why the addition of […]
PTC: Harmon’s Blog With Fantasy Baseball, Bryce Harper, Pop Culture & More
Washington outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into the right field wall while chasing down a flyball off the bat of A.J. Ellis. Harper lay on the field for several minutes receiving attention from the trainers before exiting the game. David Vassegh (@thereal_dv) of FOX Sports Radio advised on Twitter that he’d spoken to agent Scott Boras. […]
Long Rap Sheet Now Includes Abuse Of A Peacock
I don’t know what I expected when I clicked the link, but I felt compelled to do so. An Illinois man was charged with abusing his pet peacock “Phyl,” a crime discovered while police were investigating an allegation about the “indecent solicitation of a child.” “David Beckman, 64, of the 600 block of East Devon […]
Missing Bracketology?: Northwestern Mutual Presents NCAA Lacrosse & Softball
Perhaps you’re still basking in the glory of your NCAA Men’s or Women’s Basketball bracket victories. Maybe you tore up your bracket when the favorites in the West region were upset, one after another. With Fantasy Football still on the horizon, you have two new options to fill your fantasy sports needs and to compete […]