Bernie On The Blues: An Appreciation Of Captain Ryan O’Reilly
Over the last 30-plus years I’ve had the pleasure and the privilege to write about some of the greatest athletes in St. Louis team sports. I’ve never put together a ranking of my personal favorites but Blues captain Ryan O’Reilly would be high on the list. If I had...
BERNIE: When The Blues Found Their Own Kurt Warner In Jordan Binnington, They Didn’t Let Him Go
There are two ways to look at the Blues’ decision to invest $36 million in Jordan Binnington over six years in a contract extension that activates next season. 1–Goaltenders are volatile beasties. They can eat your money. They can make you go loco with their...
BERNIE: Chiefs Fans Now Know the Sting Of A Brady Defeat. St. Louis Rams Fans Can Relate.
I take no pleasure in saying this, but fans of the Kansas City Chiefs are with St. Louis Rams fans in knowing what it’s like to lose a Super Bowl under these circumstances: Your team was the popular betting favorite to win … and lost in a stunner. The Rams were a...
Bernie Bits: Just The Facts On 25 Years Of DeWitt Baseball. Plus Many Notes!
THE BERNIE BITS We’ve been frustrated with the Cardinals and their ownership-management model at times. In an impatient culture we yearn for showy and brassy excitement, and the Cardinals tend to be more methodical. But every now and then it’s a good idea to slow...
