http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/Sports Humor, Sarcasm, Cynicism, Bad Puns and General GoofinessenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noSports Humor, Sarcasm, Cynicism, Bad Puns and General Goofinessthebenchwarmerhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/h0EPMsy5bbY/the_benchwarmer_bids_farewell.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 29 Jan 2012 09:17:05 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/benchwarmer//2338.7640199 ]]>Column has taken a look at sports -- and, by extension, life -- a little less seriously.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2012/01/the_benchwarmer_bids_farewell.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/2T_19SDWAdg/predicting_the_future_of_sport.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 21 Jan 2012 09:07:50 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/benchwarmer//2338.7602472 ]]>Let's face it, outside of people getting hit in the crotch it's all a crapshoot. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2012/01/predicting_the_future_of_sport.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/tfPoyUH3fs4/quick_name_the_funniest_active.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 17 Jan 2012 19:10:24 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/benchwarmer//2338.7585201 ]]>Brian Wilson might be leading the way after his tuxedo ... things at last year's ESPYs. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2012/01/quick_name_the_funniest_active.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/GV9sqi5kc-Q/yogi_shaq_and_uecker_sounds_li.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 08 Jan 2012 11:06:03 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2012:/benchwarmer//2338.7522045.20120108140603 ]]>This is the first in a three-part series looking at some of the most (intentionally) amusing people in sports.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2012/01/yogi_shaq_and_uecker_sounds_li.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/oKDoz3j_k1E/detroit_lions_respectable_seas.htmlFeaturedHolidaysMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Dec 2011 09:46:19 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7466085.20111222124619 ]]>Only a Grinch wouldn't be inspired by such holiday cheer.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/12/detroit_lions_respectable_seas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/4bZZK-2kttI/if_youre_new_to_working_out_at.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 16 Dec 2011 05:21:04 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7435514.20111216082104 ]]>For example, don't wear jeans or drink coffee near the machines. Everyone will thank you.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/12/if_youre_new_to_working_out_at.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/qRgj9Nxmu8k/major_league_baseballs_new_med.htmlBaseballFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 09 Dec 2011 10:56:20 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7406901.20111209135620 ]]>Fear not, I'm here to provide a little fashion assistance.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/12/major_league_baseballs_new_med.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/wUY_wxVS1NE/this_is_a_convoluted_and_confu.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 03 Dec 2011 09:08:00 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7373796.20111203120800 ]]>Hey, you can't say I didn't warn you.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/12/this_is_a_convoluted_and_confu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/bN7ONWTqnvg/who_doesnt_have_an_opinion_abo.htmlCollege footballFeatured5478Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 18 Nov 2011 16:05:33 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7309484.20111118190533 ]]>Even when the readers want to talk about Ohio State, they can't help but invoke the Nittany Lions.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/11/who_doesnt_have_an_opinion_abo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/eFf-ycjL3hU/penn_state_joe_paterno_news_ma.htmlFeatured5478Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 10 Nov 2011 12:13:33 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7265988.20111110151333 ]]>How silly does Danny Almonte lying about his age seem now?http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/11/penn_state_joe_paterno_news_ma.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/AQj7uFPmXxc/if_tim_tebow_can_inspire_tebow.html34832Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 06 Nov 2011 10:49:57 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7229909.20111106134957 ]]>Instead of getting upset about celebratory poses and taunting, let's embrace them and get imaginative. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/11/if_tim_tebow_can_inspire_tebow.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/Sf6t-34ZHTQ/need_a_last-minute_halloween_c.htmlFeaturedHolidaysMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 28 Oct 2011 13:31:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7190891.20111028163127 ]]>They may not be great, but you're the one who waited until the last minute. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/10/need_a_last-minute_halloween_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/OfQDMJHifEo/how_in_the_world_did_women_und.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 22 Oct 2011 18:35:21 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7155242.20111022213521 ]]>Fortunately, there were handy -- and entirely sexist -- manuals circulating to provide some education.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/10/how_in_the_world_did_women_und.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/AGlcGltEFrE/lebron_james_pete_carroll_twee.htmlFeaturedNBA51811Michael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 15 Oct 2011 08:12:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7121399.20111015111202 ]]>It's all fun and games until somebody suffers a concussion and then blows out both knees.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/10/lebron_james_pete_carroll_twee.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/Qk8jgsF1dEI/whos_really_at_fault_for_nba_l.htmlFeaturedNBAMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 08 Oct 2011 21:24:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7084310.20111009002402 ]]>Sure, you could blame the owners and/or players -- but look deeper.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/10/whos_really_at_fault_for_nba_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/JmbwbWQWvgI/if_kids_arent_playing_baseball.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 01 Oct 2011 17:28:28 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7048057.20111001202828 ]]>The latest statistics indicate many of the country's most popular sports are losing participant numbers. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/10/if_kids_arent_playing_baseball.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/9WgXNguB2gw/why_do_people_have_to_ruin_spo.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 24 Sep 2011 18:51:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.7011225.20110924215151 ]]>Ever know someone who took slow-pitch softball a little too seriously? I knew you did.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/09/why_do_people_have_to_ruin_spo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/hv8EIM_heME/mlbs_decision_to_deny_new_york.htmlBaseballFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 16 Sep 2011 11:15:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.6982376.20110916141553 ]]>Someone please explain why managers still need to wear official baseball uniforms. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/09/mlbs_decision_to_deny_new_york.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/hq1B_Tk14Xo/who_are_the_five_athletes_you.htmlFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 31 Aug 2011 09:06:44 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.6899112.20110831120644 ]]>Maybe you wish Bo Jackson still was tearing up the NFL and MLB. Or maybe you want 1993 Michael Jordan.http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/09/who_are_the_five_athletes_you.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thebenchwarmer/~3/Z6_C5FkDPl0/a_talking_autograph_baseball_h.htmlBaseballFeaturedMichael Zuidema | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 25 Aug 2011 11:07:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2011:/benchwarmer//2338.6864083.20110825140752 ]]>It could be just the tool to convince Barry Bonds to confess. http://blog.mlive.com/benchwarmer/2011/08/a_talking_autograph_baseball_h.htmlnonadult