Tag: J.W. Calinger

Calinger: As we watch Manziel’s comeback story, June Jones’ revival bears watching, too

While most football fans in Hamilton, Ontario probably are focused on the comeback of quarterback Johnny Manziel, currently inching his way back into professional football as the backup for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, I’m still focused on the comeback that started last year. Head Coach June Jones started a comeback of his own in 2017, taking over a team that was 0-8 at the time, and leading them to a 6-4 record the rest of the season.

Calinger: Maybe it’s time for Big Ben to move on

By J.W. Calinger ISL Correspondent After what could be the worst game of his career, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said, “Maybe I don’t have it any more.” A person always could say he was just demoralized by a lousy performance. Who wouldn’t be, after throwing five interceptions, two being returned for touchdowns? I’m not […]

Calinger: Rooney quietly built a championship legacy, on and off the field

By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent In this day and age, when outlandishness rules, it often is difficult for a person to understand exactly why a person can be so beloved when they’re not constantly calling attention to themselves and doing something outlandish. This is especially true in sports, with so many players being known as […]

Calinger: NCAA bracketology from a non-basketball fan

By J.W. CALINGER ISL Correspondent I’ve never been a big fan of college basketball, but even I find something to celebrate when the Big Dance rolls around every year. The unique nature of the tournament, with its Cinderella stories and the constant guessing and second-guessing, makes it fun to watch, even if I rarely watch […]