how I became the sports ranting maniac that I am today...

A Brief History

What started as a hobby and a burning passion for sports,  McGoo's ranting has now become a Western NY phenomenon. This is a brief history of Michael McGorry and his intense passion for sports ranting to everyone and anyone who will listen.

Enter: 1957, Michael McGorry is born. A true legend in his own mind, the eldest of 4 and growing up in idyllic suburbia, this child is destined for greatness.  McGoo's love for sports began at an early age, and was evidenced by his massive baseball card collection. This love was later manifested by his morning review of the previous nights stats in the morning paper.

Fast forward to 1975, and in enters "Irish Michael O'Reilly" the up and coming boxer set to take a fight against the local champion, looking to rise through the ranks. Despite being a short-lived career, this was a phenomenal outlet for McGoo's sports frustrations. 

1990s: these are dark years for McGoo in terms of the sports world. Despite his daughter's "Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Champs" songs and dances, the Bills lost 4 consecutive super bowls and Mike had no proper space to vent his frustrations. Thankfully, car phones were just taking off and hands free laws were years away from enactment.  Enter sports talk radio. 

Late 90s/early 00's: "Mike in the Car" is born. This is McGoos alter ego, and proper outlet for venting his frustration and general opinions about every sport on the planet. Thanks to "The Bull Dog", Mike in the Car was given new life every time he was behind the wheel. His poor daughters would sit in silence on the way to soccer practice/the grocery store/school/vacation etc., while McGoo would pick his chin in rage and explain to all of Western NY why the Bills need to get a new GM. 

Mid 2000s: These were the years that Mike's oldest daughters began to play high school soccer, and as expected, he had opinions about exactly how the game should be played, coached, and refereed. Cuban cigar in hand, Mike was never shy to express his feelings- whether it was an opposing player deserving a red card, or letting the ref know he was a true moron, Mike was able to vent on the sidelines of Nardin's home and away fields. Clearly, McGoo really blended in well to the high school camaraderie and by no means ever offended or pissed off other parents, coaches, players, etc. 

2013: This is a monumental year for McGoo; a star is born. 2013 is the year that Mike joined Twitter and was FINALLY given a proper medium to express his feelings. This was the official account of #McGooSportsRant.com. While he didn't just rant on Twitter (he also took to Facebook to express his feelings -- perhaps this is because he had more followers/friends on that platform and didn't have text constraints), Mike came into himself and finally got into his groove. He had opinions on EVERYTHING. From what needed to be changed in the Sabres front office, to what was going on with the Red Sox bullpen, McGoo's followers heard about it. If Ted Nolan was ever alerted to McGoo's Facebook page, he certainly spent his fair share of late nights in his office checking to see how he would meet Mike's ire this week.  

Present Day: to our favorite guy around:  a die hard RedSox Fan, a former squash champion, Bill's Mafia member, Hockey junkie (this includes Juniors), a soccer coach, a lax coach, you name it, he does it-- HAPPY HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY, McGoo! We have learned so much from you over the years, and completely agree with you that (enter sports rant here).