http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com en-us http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com N/A john.mccabe@atomicsportsmedia.com Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:12:02 -0600 20 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/368/1/Ode-to-Four-Player-Mode-A-Love-Letter-to-Original-NBA-Jam-Arcade-Game/Ode-to-NBA-Jam.html On Valentine's Day, we all take time to think about the one that got away. The same was true for Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson in this classic Atomic Sports column in which reminisces candidly about his lost love. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/642/1/From-First-Ballot-to-Ballet/From-First-Ballot-to-Ballet.html            From rushing . . .  to rumba.                                          Emmitt Smith could always break tackles with the best of them, but who knew he was equally adept at breaking conventions?  Join ASM columnist Scott Larson as he explores Smith's latest career choice and suggests that the man who overtook Walter Payton's place in the record books might as well take his nickname – ‘Sweetness’ – as well.   scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/634/1/NBA-06---07-The-Skinny---/NBA-06---07-The-Skinny---.html Want the skinny on the upcoming campaign?  It doesn’t get any skinnier than this.  Tired of bloated NBA previews that move more slowly than Shaq in the preseason?  Fear no such thing here, as Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson provides the skinny on the 06 - 007 season succinctly enough to conjure up memories of a Keon Clark ankle. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/578/1/A-Gross-Misunderstanding/A-Gross-Misunderstanding.html Join ASM columnist and longsuffering Bears fan Scott Larson as he points out something that nearly all of his media colleagues have skipped over throughout their early season NFL coverage:  Rex Grossman is a very good young player.  Too bad the Bears can't cover him in bubble wrap scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/469/1/Carney-Knowledge.html   After scouring the land, taking in every town picnic and county fair in the country, Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson uncovered the scoop of a lifetime.  Put down that funnel cake and hang on to your cotton candy boys and girls: it's carney time! scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/452/1/A-Kick-in-the-BaseBalls.html A kid born and bred in Chicago becomes an unabashed fan of the Milwaukee Brewers?  Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson has a tale to tell. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/398/1/The-Royal-Shaqspeare-Company-Presents.html In an important - and long overdue - contribution to literary scholarship, Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson discusses his founding of the Royal Shaqspeare Company. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 16 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/375/1/Hall-of-Shame.html   In breaking news, Atomic Sports Media's Scott Larson reports on assignment from Cooperstown's Hall of Fame - no, the other one. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/336/1/Nintendinitis.html   ASM columnist Scott Larson looks back over a period of his life when kids chose playing Excitebike over riding real ones.  If you have any level of Nintendo nostalgia, click here to find out if he still prefers Japanese innovation over good old fashioned imagination. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/307/1/Ghetto-Othello.html Every year in March, casual observers are amazed at the dramatic influence the NCAA basketball tournament has over millions of fans.  But Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson is never surprised.  He has seen basketball's power to change a lot more than just the Nielson Ratings. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 04 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/262/1/NFL-Draft-Preview-Super-Sleepers.html Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson examines those who may have been missed in analyzing the remarkably diverse 2006 draft crop.     scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/128/1/Fights-and-Tights.html   Hey macho men, before you bash figure skating ASM columnist Scott Larson suggests you take a long look at a suprisingly similar sports spectacle.  scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/89/1/The-Book-of-Basketball-Proverbs/The-Book-of-Basketball-Proverbs.html A man of boundless faith in both humanity and hoops, Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson takes on the ultimate challenge: translating to words his crazy knowledge of the game he loves. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 07 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/74/1/If-You-Want-to-be-Supported-Athletically-Marry-a-Jock.html How does one's life change if their spouse catches triathlon fever? Join ASM columnist Scott Larson as he speculates how the only tight and slinky outfits he'll ever see his wife in involve bike shorts and swim caps.    scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/61/1/Bearly-Hanging-On.html Ever feel like your trapped?  Surrounded with people and things foreign and unfamiliar?  Well try being a diehard fan of the Chicago Bears in Wisconsin during the Brett Favre era.  Talk about uncomfortable!  Welcome to the world of Atomic Sports Media columnist Scott Larson.  Now hear his confession. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/45/1/A-Knight-and-Day-Difference.html In his inaugural coaching debut, Scott Larson learned one of life's most important lessons.  His study in humility -- A Knight and Day Difference -- examines how life truly is special. scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.atomicsportsmedia.com/articles/29/1/Vlade-A-Eulogy/Vlade-A-Basketball-Eulogy.html On 19 October 2005, Vlade Divac finally hung up his size 19 shoes and bid adieu to the NBA.  With his trademark wit, Scot Larson pays homage to a player who sold more foul calls than MJ sold sneakers.  scott.larson@atomicsportsmedia.com (Scott Larson) Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0600