A Happy Gillmore sequel would be boss, and I would love to see it!

When I was dating my wife back in 1996, one of my favorite movies of the time was Happy Gillmore starring Adam Sandler. I have been big fan of his  since his MTV “Remote Control” Days! Yes, I am one of those guys. I think he his hilarious,  and secretly wish I was part of his Hollywood entourage.

Back in ’96 Happy Gillmore took the golf world and comedy big screenby storm. My wife-to-be actually hated it, a good sign by the way. I have a theory about compatibility that I’ll explain in this blog later. The premise being that you never want your future wife to actually like the same sophomoric humor that your buddies share.

I remember asking her, ”How could you NOT possibly like Happy Gillmore?”  Read more…

A MN Twins blog from the Sports Daddy used to be called Twinnin. We asked the readers “What is the best tune you have ever heard at the Metrodome for a Twins game?”

• “Centerfield- by Tom Fogarty.”
• “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.“
• “Superman Theme- when a big twins hitter stepped to the plate.”
• “Satin Doll”- by Ronnie Newman, during Twins infield practice.

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Getting back to the roots, tonight’s Sports Daddy post takes on the flavor of a Twins blog with a live picture or two from the Bulls-eye.

The Sports Mom was presented with one ticket in the Champions Club for this evening’s Twins win in extra innings. Yes, I was jealous. While I had the privilege of staying home with very spirited  but loving sports kids, she had the sweet seats!

Life isn’t fair sometimes. Read more…

Baseball America, there is nothing more fascinating when rival professional crowds join forces to support our nation’s cause.

This Sports Daddy was in New Orleans for the Vikings football game just one month after 9-11. During the 2nd Quarter of that event those of us in the stands learned that the bombing of Afghanistan had begun.  I will never forget the shivers Read more…

I am now a producer for a movie. It’s a documentary about what it means to be a Vikings fan, so when my buddy (2V) sent me a link to this opportunity yesterday, I just had to do it.

I forwarded his Facebook message to The Sports Mom late last night. This morning while we were waiting for church to begin, she checked it out on her Blackberry, held it up to me, and whispered, Read more…