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Bob Molinaro

@BobMolinaro

Currently un--or underemployed. Former Virginian-Pilot typist. Enjoying the transition, so to speak.

 Norfolk, VA
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Joined July 2011
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Belichick's leverage, NBA thoughts, Chris and Martina. Among other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/05/29/m…
Molinaro: Washington Commanders needed a winning attitude, not a better team name

Molinaro: Washington Commanders needed a winning attitude, not a better team name

After a successful season, the name is no longer associated with failure.

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Pacers playoff theatrics, Mack's revelation, Soto's lack of hustle. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/05/22/b…
Bob Molinaro: ODU-NSU basketball series would make more sense at Scope

Bob Molinaro: ODU-NSU basketball series would make more sense at Scope

Bob Molinaro also covers such topics as the tush push, the Pacers-Knicks playoff series, North Carolina’s football program and flag football in the Olympics.

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Goodell in the Oval office, Ravens out of touch, New York power twins, and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/05/08/m…
Molinaro: NFL draft will show off D.C., including its nightmarish traffic

Molinaro: NFL draft will show off D.C., including its nightmarish traffic

The draft crowds could shut down the capital. A good thing, most likely.

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Soto not holding back Mets, Shedeur's landing and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/05/01/b…
Bob Molinaro: How does UNC feel about all the attention new football coach Bill Belichick is...

Bob Molinaro: How does UNC feel about all the attention new football coach Bill Belichick is...

On and off the field, the former New England Patriots coach has his hands full this spring.

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O's woes, Sanders and Son, the NBA's MVP and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/04/17/b…
Bob Molinaro: Portsmouth Invitational shows staying power amid change in basketball

Bob Molinaro: Portsmouth Invitational shows staying power amid change in basketball

In one form or another, the PIT has been around for 71 years, only seven fewer than the NBA.

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Briefly considered subjects. pilotonline.com/2025/04/10/m…
Molinaro: Array of nasty pitches helped torpedo-bat buzz fizzle out

Molinaro: Array of nasty pitches helped torpedo-bat buzz fizzle out

Torpedo bats may help, but with their big swings, hitters using any sort of lumber can’t catch up to the assortment of hard cutters, sliders and sweepers so popular with pitchers today.

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Some beefs, some kudos. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/04/03/b…
Bob Molinaro: Lower concession prices give O’s fans another reason to cheer

Bob Molinaro: Lower concession prices give O’s fans another reason to cheer

Molinaro also covers such topics as Maryland basketball, the SEC’s dominance, NIL, the torpedo bat and the tush push.

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Bits and pieces. pilotonline.com/2025/03/27/b…
Bob Molinaro: VCU keeps churning through coaches, and keeps making NCAA Tournaments

Bob Molinaro: VCU keeps churning through coaches, and keeps making NCAA Tournaments

As next-in-line Phil Martelli Jr. picks up the mantle, he becomes part of a program that knows how to leverage change.    

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Heinicke's recent win, Curry good and bad, Steelers waiting and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/03/20/b…
Bob Molinaro: Late demotion gives Norfolk Tides fans another look at top prospect Coby Mayo

Bob Molinaro: Late demotion gives Norfolk Tides fans another look at top prospect Coby Mayo

As Mayo works through his frustrations, Tides fans get another up-close look at a budding star.           

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A reboot at UVA, more college hoops fodder, and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/03/13/b…
Bob Molinaro: After Josh Allen’s massive deal, Commanders should brace to pay QB big bucks

Bob Molinaro: After Josh Allen’s massive deal, Commanders should brace to pay QB big bucks

Two years after Lamar Jackson signed a $230 million extension with the Ravens, the Bills’ Josh Allen commanded $330 mil for six years.

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Suffering Mavs fans, Belichick hype, the true face of the NBA and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/03/06/b…
Bob Molinaro: Dual talents are impressive, but nothing matches mastery of pitching and hitting

Bob Molinaro: Dual talents are impressive, but nothing matches mastery of pitching and hitting

Football players take more physical punishment and the NBA features the world’s greatest athletes. But the all-around skills required for baseball make it the hardest game to master.

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Max-imum complaint about ABS, Pitino frankly speaks, Rodgers' future and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/02/27/b…
Bob Molinaro: Another impressive season proves Norfolk State is a basketball school

Bob Molinaro: Another impressive season proves Norfolk State is a basketball school

Let’s not forget that the Spartans’ men’s and women’s teams again are leading the MEAC.

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A losing culture, Commanders this and that, All-Star regrets. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/02/20/b…
Bob Molinaro: Betting industry is raking in revenue … because America is losing

Bob Molinaro: Betting industry is raking in revenue … because America is losing

The U.S. sports betting industry is coming off a year in which it had a record revenue of more than $13 billion.

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Taylor's boyfriend's next move, Dak's delusion and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/02/13/b…
Bob Molinaro: Bias toward QBs might well have denied Chesapeake’s Josh Sweat Super Bowl MVP honors

Bob Molinaro: Bias toward QBs might well have denied Chesapeake’s Josh Sweat Super Bowl MVP honors

“I should’ve had it,” said Sweat, an Oscar Smith High graduate about to become a free agent. “I could’ve had it. It’s all good, though.”

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Taylor's boyfriend's next move, Belichick's ring thing, Dak's delusion and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/02/13/b…
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Manning and Kelce alert, pro and college hoops stuff. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/02/06/b…
Bob Molinaro: Chiefs have deal to use ‘Three Peat.’ Is that on the Eagles’ bulletin board?

Bob Molinaro: Chiefs have deal to use ‘Three Peat.’ Is that on the Eagles’ bulletin board?

Columnist Bob Molinaro writes that the Chiefs probably would like it better if people didn’t know that they’ve already struck a deal to use former Lakers coach Pat Riley’s trademarked phrase.

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Tides' fans and the casino, NFL fodder and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/01/30/b…
Bob Molinaro: Chiefs reaching the Super Bowl has become the norm

Bob Molinaro: Chiefs reaching the Super Bowl has become the norm

Columnist Bob Molinaro writes that he prefers Super Bowls where you don’t know the winner before kickoff.

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What's Dan Snyder thinking, M. Vick dreaming big, the NBA's MVP and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/01/23/b…
Bob Molinaro: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was NFL-ready after five years in college

Bob Molinaro: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was NFL-ready after five years in college

At 24, Daniels is one of the new breed of rookies that enter the league ripened by five years of college ball, similar to the trajectories of Joe Burrow and Bo Nix.

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The Vick investment, Brady's conflict of interest, Shaka speculation. And other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/01/16/b…
Bob Molinaro: Let’s hope the weekend NFL games deliver some much-needed drama

Bob Molinaro: Let’s hope the weekend NFL games deliver some much-needed drama

The league owes its fans that much after a six-game wild card round that produced one competitive, remotely surprising result.

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The Vick investment, Brady's conflict of interest, Shaka speculation and other things. Briefs. pilotonline.com/2025/01/16/b…
VICK

VICK

In his new television commercial, Michael Vick uncorks a pass that knocks a receiver onto his backside. “Very real power,” says the ad, touting Powerade sports drink. Very real, indeed, according to...

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