Michael Moffett

State Representative Mike Moffett of Loudon taught in public, parochial, and military schools as well as at the community college and university levels. He was an elected school board member who also served on the House Education Committee and was a Professor of Sports Management for Plymouth State University and NHTI-Concord. A former Marine Corps infantry officer, he co-authored the critically-acclaimed and award-winning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” which is available on Amazon.com.

Supreme Courts, Slurs, Speech and Silence Dogood

September 23, 2024 Michael Moffett

Over three years ago, our New Hampshire Education Commissioner stopped me at the State House just outside Representatives Hall. “You should sue!” he counseled. “Why?” “Didn’t you see that Union Leader opinion piece today?” I soon found out that I was featured on a purported white supremacist list—which also included the commissioner—in a screed written by a … Read more

Family Football Fun at Frog Rock

September 21, 2024September 20, 2024 Michael Moffett

Much of the fun of watching NFL games involves more than just viewing terrific action. Venues and fan interactions are parts of the total gridiron experience—whether one watches the Patriots play at Gillette Stadium or on a big screen at the Frog Rock Tavern in Meredith. I’ve been to Gillette, and it can be exhilaratingly … Read more

Response to The Hit-Piece On Me …

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 Michael Moffett

Folks who know me understand that when I get poked, I often poke back. Probably a Marine thing. So, when The Grok published a sad screed by a Granite State bomb thrower, I considered whether to respond. Friends advised against it. “Just ignore it.” The thing is that the truth is important, and I don’t … Read more

I Am Running again for NH State Representative.

September 22, 2024August 18, 2024 Michael Moffett

Greetings from Loudon! I am indeed running again for NH State Representative. Here’s a BLOG link to a brief bio. I love being at the State House and am very proud of my work there. In my very purple district, re-election is a challenge. I’m 3-3 in House races, and while .500 is a great baseball batting average, … Read more

Boston Celtic Spirituality

June 27, 2024 Michael Moffett

A favorite travel terminal at Boston’s Logan Airport features numerous championship banners honoring Boston’s pro teams: Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox. Will a ceremony occur there when the Celtics’ 18th banner joins all the rest?

Morning View: Baseball – Black And White

June 11, 2024 Michael Moffett

NEWS ITEM: Major League Baseball announced on May 29 that it incorporated the statistics of more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players from 1920 to 1948 into its records, which are now available in a newly integrated online database.

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Title IX, College Sports, and Joe Biden

May 25, 2024 Michael Moffett

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” – Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972.

Night Cap: Football’s Patriots (And Putin)

May 20, 2024 Michael Moffett

A few weeks ago, I did a column about a Los Angeles Laker documentary on Hulu—“Legacy: The True Story of the L.A. Lakers.” Since then, I’ve had the chance to watch another sports documentary about another team with a greater local following—“The Dynasty: New England Patriots.”

13 Questions for Colin and Becky

April 26, 2024 Michael Moffett

President Joe Biden seldom takes any questions. That frustrates reporters, pundits, allies, and voters. It is what it is. And it’s unfortunate. But whenever Biden speaks, voters are reminded of his diminishing mental competency.

More #Woke Mascot Mania… And a Pig!

April 14, 2024 Michael Moffett

I’ve written about sports mascots several times over the years, usually lamenting progressive bullies who’ve “canceled” so many symbols and nicknames. Some fair points were raised about some Native American Indian Indigenous symbology perhaps being culturally insensitive.

Dartmouth College and Basketball Unions

March 31, 2024 Michael Moffett

A 2014 court case ruled that the NCAA violated antitrust laws by prohibiting college athletes from commercially cashing in on their sports skills, the way pro athletes have long done. The NCAA was ordered to pay plaintiffs and attorneys over $42 million.

Excuses, Excuses … and Lima Company

March 10, 2024 Michael Moffett

So, truth be told, I didn’t mind The Grok recently publishing legislator attendance records, perhaps because I’d missed approximately zero votes, much less any sessions, during six years at the State House. And yes, I was among those who were frustrated when our red team lost some close floor votes due to Republican lawmakers’ absences.

“Storming the Court” – And the First Amendment

March 4, 2024 Michael Moffett

“Eleven conferences — the Atlantic 10, Big East, Big South, Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Pac-12, WAC, Southeastern and West Coast — recently told ESPN that a home school with a post-game celebratory court storm could be subject to a fine under certain circumstances. Some have precise penalties, while others have general … Read more

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50/50 Balls and Transgender Sports

February 21, 2024 Michael Moffett

IN EARLY 2021, our New Hampshire House Education Committee held a hearing on a transgender sports measure. I had serious concerns about biological (XY chromosome) boys playing contact sports against biological (XX chromosome) girls but naturally wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts.

Our FITN Matters: From Reagan to Haley

January 19, 2024 Michael Moffett

It seemed Ronald Reagan’s political career was over in early 1980. Despite Gerald Ford having wrested the 1976 GOP nomination from him, Reagan gave the presidency one last try in 1980 at age 69—which Democrats said was too old. (Irony alert.)

Sales Taxes and Stadia

December 28, 2023 Michael Moffett

Oklahoma City voters approved a proposal for a new sales tax to fund a $1 billion downtown arena that will keep the NBA’s Thunder in that city through 2050. Interesting. I’m sure Oklahomans who don’t care for basketball or sales taxes are less than pleased.

NH Beer Caucus Announces Presidential Primary Sit Down

December 16, 2023 Michael Moffett

The Legislative Beer Caucus is hoping to sit down with all major presidential candidates over beers and have some serious, substantive discussions about NH PRIMARY issues. And also have fun – starting with Chris Christie on Wednesday in Portsmouth.

Traditions, Troops, and Hoops

December 8, 2023 Michael Moffett

I recently received a text from an old Marine Corps buddy who now teaches history at Clemson University. “What’s up with the Celtics floor at the Garden? No more parquet?”

Politics and a Spontaneous International Trip

December 3, 2023 Michael Moffett

PORTLAND, OREGON – Following an exciting visit to Taiwan with a legislative delegation, I lingered here in the Rose City with Beth to visit family and experience the Pacific Northwest. The foliage colored up about a month behind New Hampshire, so it was still beautiful in late November.

Ted, Taiwan, and Sports

November 17, 2023 Michael Moffett

Remember Ted Kennedy? The Massachusetts senator was a progressive icon—a liberal lion who endured the tragic killings of his three older brothers, all in their respective primes.