most years ended up with a winning record. In addition to his work on ESPN and on his Couch Slouch column, Chad wrote a book, published in 1993 by the Atlantic Monthly Press, called Hold On, Honey, I'll Take You to the Hospital at Halftime (Confessions of a TV Sports Junkie). The book is a compilation of Chad's thoughts on ESPN as a sports network, as well as criticism of different sports programs, including Monday Night Football. Chad has written episodes of Arliss and Coach. He wrote a column for Sports Illustrated in 1992, which he has termed "the worst professional year of my life." Chad is of Cuban descent on his mother's side. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to attending the University of Maryland, he attended Northwood High School in Silver Spring, Maryland, graduating in 1976. References External links ESPN Media Zone bio Hendon Mob stats WSOP.com stats CardPlayer stats Norman Chad Poker League 1958 births Living people American film critics American columnists American people of Cuban descent People from Silver Spring, Maryland Poker commentators University of Maryland, College Park alumni Screenwriters from Maryland Sportswriters from Maryland