Carron J. Phillips
@carronjphillips.bsky.social
I write about stuff — and laugh at the jokes on Twitter.
‘20 & ‘19 NABJ Commentary Award Winner
‘16 PABJ Journalist of the Year
Saginaw.
Morehouse.
Syracuse.
‘20 & ‘19 NABJ Commentary Award Winner
‘16 PABJ Journalist of the Year
Saginaw.
Morehouse.
Syracuse.
Bill Belichick’s first season at UNC was a complete circus. It was a train wreck in every way possible.
However…
He still won more games this season with a lesser roster than ole boy did at Colorado.
😬🤷🏾♂️
However…
He still won more games this season with a lesser roster than ole boy did at Colorado.
😬🤷🏾♂️
November 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Bill Belichick’s first season at UNC was a complete circus. It was a train wreck in every way possible.
However…
He still won more games this season with a lesser roster than ole boy did at Colorado.
😬🤷🏾♂️
However…
He still won more games this season with a lesser roster than ole boy did at Colorado.
😬🤷🏾♂️
4-8
9-4
3-9
Deion is 16-21 in 3 years at Colorado.
He was 0-2 at the Celebration Bowl @ JSU & 0-1 in bowl games at CU. JSU won the CB AFTER he left.
He’s one of the 5 highest paid coaches in college football.
Fired. Part ways.
Doesn’t matter.
End this charade, Colorado.
9-4
3-9
Deion is 16-21 in 3 years at Colorado.
He was 0-2 at the Celebration Bowl @ JSU & 0-1 in bowl games at CU. JSU won the CB AFTER he left.
He’s one of the 5 highest paid coaches in college football.
Fired. Part ways.
Doesn’t matter.
End this charade, Colorado.
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
4-8
9-4
3-9
Deion is 16-21 in 3 years at Colorado.
He was 0-2 at the Celebration Bowl @ JSU & 0-1 in bowl games at CU. JSU won the CB AFTER he left.
He’s one of the 5 highest paid coaches in college football.
Fired. Part ways.
Doesn’t matter.
End this charade, Colorado.
9-4
3-9
Deion is 16-21 in 3 years at Colorado.
He was 0-2 at the Celebration Bowl @ JSU & 0-1 in bowl games at CU. JSU won the CB AFTER he left.
He’s one of the 5 highest paid coaches in college football.
Fired. Part ways.
Doesn’t matter.
End this charade, Colorado.
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I wrote about working nights, weekends and holidays — and how even a “dream” job still has its tradeoffs.
Explaining (to aspiring sports journalists) is not the same as complaining: nicoleauerbach.substack.com/p/working-fo...
Explaining (to aspiring sports journalists) is not the same as complaining: nicoleauerbach.substack.com/p/working-fo...
Working for the (Holiday) Weekend
Thoughts on The Discourse this week + rivalry game previews!
nicoleauerbach.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I wrote about working nights, weekends and holidays — and how even a “dream” job still has its tradeoffs.
Explaining (to aspiring sports journalists) is not the same as complaining: nicoleauerbach.substack.com/p/working-fo...
Explaining (to aspiring sports journalists) is not the same as complaining: nicoleauerbach.substack.com/p/working-fo...
As we enter Thanksgiving, remember two things.
1. Keep the less fortunate in your prayers.
2. Never lose sight of the things in this note from 2023. It’s timeless.
1. Keep the less fortunate in your prayers.
2. Never lose sight of the things in this note from 2023. It’s timeless.
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As we enter Thanksgiving, remember two things.
1. Keep the less fortunate in your prayers.
2. Never lose sight of the things in this note from 2023. It’s timeless.
1. Keep the less fortunate in your prayers.
2. Never lose sight of the things in this note from 2023. It’s timeless.
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Add NFL players to the list of people working through Thanksgiving.
NFL players should get Thanksgiving holiday pay
Working while everybody else is eating should come with a monetary bonus in your locker.
contrarian.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Add NFL players to the list of people working through Thanksgiving.
ICYMI this week - Part 2
I wrote about the gruesome history of lynching.
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
November 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
ICYMI this week - Part 2
ICYMI this week - Part 1
Marjorie Taylor Greene hasn’t gone “woke;” she’s just sleepwalking.
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
November 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
ICYMI this week - Part 1
🚮 debut seasons as a P4 Coach:
Deion Sanders 🫱🏾🫲🏻 Bill Belichick
Deion Sanders 🫱🏾🫲🏻 Bill Belichick
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
🚮 debut seasons as a P4 Coach:
Deion Sanders 🫱🏾🫲🏻 Bill Belichick
Deion Sanders 🫱🏾🫲🏻 Bill Belichick
From yesterday
I wrote about the gruesome history of lynching.
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
From yesterday
Read it
[OP-ED] Donald Trump shared a post suggesting white Democrats who advised military troops and intelligence officials to ignore illegal orders should be hanged.
https://bit.ly/4rfcOTS
https://bit.ly/4rfcOTS
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Read it
I wrote about the gruesome history of lynching.
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
November 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I wrote about the gruesome history of lynching.
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
The President has insinuated that it should happen to his political rivals.
The imagery of white bodies hanging from trees would definitely be some “strange fruit.”
My latest:
✍🏾👨🏾💻
@newsoneofficial.bsky.social
newsone.com/6628180/trum...
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I won't...
“A few sensible remarks and a new sullen tone do not suffice to suggest that Greene’s actions reflect any genuine progress," writes @carronjphillips.bsky.social in his latest.
Please Don’t Fall for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Convenient Rebrand
Doing the bare minimum isn’t proof of rehabilitation
contrarian.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I won't...
“White people have a long history of tolerating other white people because they so rarely have to deal with the consequences of whiteness.”
I wrote about why believing in MTJ’s strategic realignment would be a really dumb decision.
@contrariannews.org
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why believing in MTJ’s strategic realignment would be a really dumb decision.
@contrariannews.org
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
November 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“White people have a long history of tolerating other white people because they so rarely have to deal with the consequences of whiteness.”
I wrote about why believing in MTJ’s strategic realignment would be a really dumb decision.
@contrariannews.org
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why believing in MTJ’s strategic realignment would be a really dumb decision.
@contrariannews.org
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
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“A few sensible remarks and a new sullen tone do not suffice to suggest that Greene’s actions reflect any genuine progress," writes @carronjphillips.bsky.social in his latest.
Please Don’t Fall for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Convenient Rebrand
Doing the bare minimum isn’t proof of rehabilitation
contrarian.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
“A few sensible remarks and a new sullen tone do not suffice to suggest that Greene’s actions reflect any genuine progress," writes @carronjphillips.bsky.social in his latest.
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April Ryan sits down with @alsobrooks.senate.gov to unpack what comes next for the Epstein files, RFK Jr. 's failures as Health Secretary, and the power voters hold heading into next year’s midterms.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/havent-we-seen-enough-senator-alsobrooks
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/havent-we-seen-enough-senator-alsobrooks
Haven't We Seen Enough? Senator Alsobrooks on the Epstein Files & RFK. Jr's Incompetence
"These women deserve justice—that's all they've ever been asking for."
contrarian.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
April Ryan sits down with @alsobrooks.senate.gov to unpack what comes next for the Epstein files, RFK Jr. 's failures as Health Secretary, and the power voters hold heading into next year’s midterms.
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/havent-we-seen-enough-senator-alsobrooks
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/havent-we-seen-enough-senator-alsobrooks
From earlier this evening
Marjorie Taylor Greene hasn’t gone “woke;” she’s just sleepwalking.
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
From earlier this evening
My latest is a must read.
✍🏾👨🏾💻
✍🏾👨🏾💻
“A few sensible remarks and a new sullen tone do not suffice to suggest that Greene’s actions reflect any genuine progress," writes @carronjphillips.bsky.social in his latest.
Please Don’t Fall for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Convenient Rebrand
Doing the bare minimum isn’t proof of rehabilitation
contrarian.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
My latest is a must read.
✍🏾👨🏾💻
✍🏾👨🏾💻
Marjorie Taylor Greene hasn’t gone “woke;” she’s just sleepwalking.
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene hasn’t gone “woke;” she’s just sleepwalking.
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
I wrote about why the Georgia Congresswoman’s rebrand shouldn’t be believed. And how the ones who are falling for it were never one of her targets/have nothing to lose if she reneges.
contrarian.substack.com/p/please-don...
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I guess we’re just saying things now.
Dave Portnoy's comments about Barstool's "moral compass" drew plenty of scrutiny.
awfulannouncing.com/barstool/dav...
awfulannouncing.com/barstool/dav...
Dave Portnoy: Barstool 'has always had a pretty good moral compass'
Dave Portnoy bizarrely argued on "CBS Sunday Morning" this week that he and his company have always shied away from hateful rhetoric.
awfulannouncing.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I guess we’re just saying things now.
Between his actual résumé, publicly saying “If that’s not what you’re trying to do, don’t get me. If you ain’t trying to change the franchise or the culture, don’t get me,” at the Combine, and his worshipers’ behavior, it’s easy to see why NFL teams passed on Shedeur Sanders.
November 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Between his actual résumé, publicly saying “If that’s not what you’re trying to do, don’t get me. If you ain’t trying to change the franchise or the culture, don’t get me,” at the Combine, and his worshipers’ behavior, it’s easy to see why NFL teams passed on Shedeur Sanders.
Kirk been wild, and is still wild.
November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kirk been wild, and is still wild.
The NFL has a spitting problem…
November 16, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The NFL has a spitting problem…
ICYMI from Thurs:
Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith Prove That You Don’t Have To Stick To Sports At ESPN If You Favor The Right.
I wrote about how the network’s two biggest personalities are getting away with so much of what the company’s former Black talent could never do.
newsone.com/6608444/you-...
Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith Prove That You Don’t Have To Stick To Sports At ESPN If You Favor The Right.
I wrote about how the network’s two biggest personalities are getting away with so much of what the company’s former Black talent could never do.
newsone.com/6608444/you-...
November 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
ICYMI from Thurs:
Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith Prove That You Don’t Have To Stick To Sports At ESPN If You Favor The Right.
I wrote about how the network’s two biggest personalities are getting away with so much of what the company’s former Black talent could never do.
newsone.com/6608444/you-...
Pat McAfee & Stephen A. Smith Prove That You Don’t Have To Stick To Sports At ESPN If You Favor The Right.
I wrote about how the network’s two biggest personalities are getting away with so much of what the company’s former Black talent could never do.
newsone.com/6608444/you-...
ICYMI from Friday:
The Washington Commanders & the NFL continue to be the president’s gimmick, and it’s starting to feel like they enjoy it.
I wrote about how getting an NFL stadium named in his honor won’t be enough to save Trump’s irredeemable legacy.
carronjphillips.substack.com/p/getting-an...
The Washington Commanders & the NFL continue to be the president’s gimmick, and it’s starting to feel like they enjoy it.
I wrote about how getting an NFL stadium named in his honor won’t be enough to save Trump’s irredeemable legacy.
carronjphillips.substack.com/p/getting-an...
November 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
ICYMI from Friday:
The Washington Commanders & the NFL continue to be the president’s gimmick, and it’s starting to feel like they enjoy it.
I wrote about how getting an NFL stadium named in his honor won’t be enough to save Trump’s irredeemable legacy.
carronjphillips.substack.com/p/getting-an...
The Washington Commanders & the NFL continue to be the president’s gimmick, and it’s starting to feel like they enjoy it.
I wrote about how getting an NFL stadium named in his honor won’t be enough to save Trump’s irredeemable legacy.
carronjphillips.substack.com/p/getting-an...