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

Strange Bedfellows

On the TunneySide of Sports November 1, 2021 #872 Up next… Strange Bedfellows If you have ever been to Las Vegas, and perhaps each of you has, you are immediately impressed by the beautiful hotels and casinos adorning the “strip” … Continue reading

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Remembering Mr. Irrelevant

On the TunneySide of Sports October 25, 2021 #871 Up next… Remembering Mr. Irrelevant I had recently moved to Newport Beach in 1975 to start my new job as assistant superintendent in the Bellflower Unified School District when there was … Continue reading

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Is It Pride or Hubris?

On the TunneySide of Sports October 18, 2021 #870 Up next… Is it Pride or Hubris? Perhaps you have noticed lately, as have I, that at times when a defensive player intercepts a pass, most of the defensive unit on … Continue reading

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