Analysis to come in the next hour
What an unbelievably beautiful day. I stayed in to watch the M's, but then spent the rest of it outside in the sunshine. I'll have some thoughts up here within the hour.
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Tackling all things sports in Seattle from the perspective of a lifetime -- long suffering? -- fan. Celebrations, frustrations, adulations ... you'll find them all here in this periodical look at the sports world and sports journalism through the eyes of Jeff Nusser.
About Me
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- Nuss is a freelance sports writer who previously has worked at The (Tacoma) News Tribune and CBS.Sportsline.com, and his freelance work has appeared in magazines such as Lindy's sports previews and Horizon Air Magazine. You can contact him here. You can find his main blog at WSU HOOPS.
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Let"s get acquainted: My favorite posts
The reading list
Currently reading: Still considering a few books ...
Last read: "Baseball Between the Numbers," edited by Jonah Keri. RATING: 4 out of 5; worth your time. Review here.
My all-time favorite sports books:
1. "A Season On The Brink," by John Feinstein
Perhaps the greatest chronicle of a single season ever. Often imitated, never duplicated, as there are few better story tellers than Feinstein. Gets the nod on my list because of my love for college hoops.
2. "Friday Night Lights," by H.G. Bissinger
Incredible tale that's about so much more than football. Tackles issues of class and race -- a fascinating look at high school football culture in Texas.
3. "Boys of Summer," by Roger Kahn
Some would argue this is the greatest chronicle of a season. They'd have a valid point. You can't finish this book without wanting to read a Jackie Robinson biography.
4. "A Civil War," by John Feinstein
An inside look at the Army/Navy football game. If you've ever wondered why some people care so much about that game, here's your answer.
5. "Game of Shadows," by Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada
Makes this list because of its sheer importance. Investigative journalism at its finest.
Last read: "Baseball Between the Numbers," edited by Jonah Keri. RATING: 4 out of 5; worth your time. Review here.
My all-time favorite sports books:
1. "A Season On The Brink," by John Feinstein
Perhaps the greatest chronicle of a single season ever. Often imitated, never duplicated, as there are few better story tellers than Feinstein. Gets the nod on my list because of my love for college hoops.
2. "Friday Night Lights," by H.G. Bissinger
Incredible tale that's about so much more than football. Tackles issues of class and race -- a fascinating look at high school football culture in Texas.
3. "Boys of Summer," by Roger Kahn
Some would argue this is the greatest chronicle of a season. They'd have a valid point. You can't finish this book without wanting to read a Jackie Robinson biography.
4. "A Civil War," by John Feinstein
An inside look at the Army/Navy football game. If you've ever wondered why some people care so much about that game, here's your answer.
5. "Game of Shadows," by Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada
Makes this list because of its sheer importance. Investigative journalism at its finest.
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