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Finally, a final in Shreveport

The Shreveport Independence Bowl has come to an end, it seemed to last a really long time (?), and Ohio has won handily over Louisiana-Monroe, 45 – 14.  Very impressive performance on both offense and defense by the Bobcats! Next … Continue reading

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Love You, Mean It/Whitney

I gotta say, I love you, mean it when it comes to this show.  I DVR it because it comes on Wednesdays at 10:30 pm EST on E Channel and well, we all know I have developed a huge crush … Continue reading

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Bad news for tennis fans (Rafael Nadal)

Not good news for tennis fans.  Rafael Nadal who has not played since June when he lost in five sets to Lukas Rosel at Wimbledon will not play in the Australian Open in January due to a stomach virus. He … Continue reading

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How about some hefty fines…

A couple of hefty fines handed down in the NFL and the NBA.  Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens has been fined $55K for his hit on Giant’s WR Victor Cruz in last Sunday’s game.  No suspension. Lakers Dwight Howard … Continue reading

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Not to be for Duke…

Final from the Belk Bowl: Great effort but not to be for Duke as they fall to Cincinnati, 48 – 34.  Defense by Cincinnati, forcing critical turnovers was the deciding factor and they achieve another ten win season.  Congrats to … Continue reading

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One down, two to go…

Military Bowl from Washington, DC today was actually a good one.  The game see sawed back and forth with 24 San Jose State solidifying their top 25 ranking with a 29 – 20 victory over Bowling Green. In Charlotte, NC, … Continue reading

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Thursday Bowl Games

We have three bowl games on today and tonight for our viewing pleasure.  First up at 3:30 pm EST is the Military Bowl from the nation’s capital.  Bowling Green will square off against 24 San Jose State.  Next up at … Continue reading

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Lakers come up short in bid for six in a row…

The Lakers were going for six in a row, looking like a team reborn after the return of Steve Nash.  Tonight, they fell short, losing to Denver on the road, 126 – 114.  Dwight Howard was ejected after being called … Continue reading

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Happy Wednesday everybody, so check out my book Surviving “Paradise”

It is the day after Christmas 2012 and it is Wednesday, that means it is the day I promote my book, Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  It is available at Amazon.com for $9.99 in paperback and $3.03 in kindle … Continue reading

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Priceless?

Being a lifelong Alabama fan, great!  Getting surprised on Christmas day by your son with tickets to the BCS Championship game, PRICELESS!!  I assume everyone saw the ESPN clip of the father in Alabama who was surprised by his son … Continue reading

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