Random Thoughts with EB and cautionary advice for the proud parent, and the coach! By Eric Berry Fall Sports on NSN I’m proud of my staff for the coverage this fall of all sports and especially the statewide coverage of Vermont High School Football. It was a tremendous undertaking that, for the most part, went […]
There’s baseball in Heaven and Whit Steen struck out Jesus! By Eric Berry Ever since my mom died in 2002 I have always wondered, or even more so I should say, about the afterlife – or if there really is such a thing as Heaven. Later when my dad passed in 2013 the thoughts became […]
The Vermont Football Network, the quarter pole, Sox – Yanks elimination game baby! By Eric Berry The VFN The Vermont Football Network on NSN launched this season and the energy and excitement has been palpable from coaches to players and to the NSN crew! Viewership has been incredible from our first game on Thursday, September […]
Did You Hear That Micah Parsons Got Traded? Vermont Football Network and Gut Update #1 NFL Trade Talk: Micah and Jerry Earlier this year I complained about ESPN’s Get Up being unable to stop talking about LeBron James and Luka Doncic every single day. Over the last two weeks, it feels like the only story […]
EB’s Random Thoughts, the NFL is looming, drugs, and why is everyone so concerned about my gut? I’m looking forward to the start of the NFL season, fantasy football, and fall—my favorite time of the year. So let’s get my NFL predictions out of the way early. NFL Predictions Divisional Champions: NFC East: Washington Redskins […]
Some of you may already know, but this week marks an important step forward. On behalf of the Board of Directors for EB and Johnny’s Ticket to the Game, we officially launched our website: ebandjohnnystickettothegame.org. This foundation is a passion project in honor of my late best friend and brother, Johnny Allen—a local legend in […]
I recently connected with a former player of mine from Lyndon State, Chris Dorsey. Quite simply, he may be the most talented player I’ve ever coached (no offense to Dave Andrus or Jim Nelson—lol). For those lucky enough to have seen him in action, you know what I mean. He was lightning quick, could shoot, […]
I will not miss Rafael Devers, Not in spring, nor cool fall weathers, Not on the field, not at the plate, Not with a smile or sour face. I will not miss him in a hat, I will not miss him swinging a bat. I’m glad he’s gone, and that’s a fact— A deal was […]
Random Thoughts with EB and Jim Marshall’s wrong way run away from Canton and who else should be in their Hall of Fame! Jim Marshall started 270 consecutive games in the National Football League. Legend has it he never missed a practice during his entire career as well! How in the hell is a guy […]
By Eric Berry I recently heard one of the more disturbing and baffling speeches I’ve encountered on the topic of competition—specifically, winning and losing. At an awards ceremony for graduating seniors, a speaker essentially argued that competition is bad. I wasn’t the only one who walked away with that impression. According to Merriam-Webster, winning is […]
