Author Archives: Jim Tunney Ed.D

About Jim Tunney Ed.D

Retired NFL referee Jim Tunney gives his unique view of sports and life every Monday in his column, The TunneySide of Sports

A Tribute to Coach John Madden

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports January 3, 2022 #881 Up next… a Tribute to Coach John Madden After further review… ”Who are these guys? I mean, what kid grows up wanting to be a referee? Most kids want to be players … Continue reading →

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Keep Hope Alive!

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports December 27, 2021 #880 Up next… Keep Hope Alive! After further review… The TunneySide is hoping your holidays were joyful and pleasant. Within our sports world, it was not so pleasant due to the various diseases … Continue reading →

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‘Stompin’ at the Savoy,’ Raider Style

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Jim Tunney Ed.D

On the TunneySide of Sports December 20, 2021 #879 Up next… ‘Stompin’ at the Savoy,’ Raider Style After further review… ”Stompin’ at the Savoy” is a jazz standard composed by Edgar Sampson (circa 1933) and named after that famed Harlem nightspot. … Continue reading →

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