Tag Archives: flag football

Some Olympic Sports Make Perfect Sense. Others Make Me Ask Questions.

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A lot of Olympic events are surprisingly watchable — even the strange ones. But some still leave me wondering who invented them and why. Continue reading →

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Mascot and Colors (Apparently That’s Enough)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Monday’s WordPress question asks for a mascot and team colors—without bothering to specify the sport, the city, or even the logic behind the choice. So naturally, I tried to be responsible, worked backward, explored several ridiculous sports, enhanced flag football beyond necessity, and only then picked a mascot. Because vibes alone felt insufficient. Continue reading →

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Stripes, a Whistle and a Flag

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Recent is a relative term, but a couple of years ago I decided that being a football referee would be a good part-time job. I started with girls’ flag football and then moved to the boys’ side of things in … Continue reading →

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