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The Vols finally name a new coach…

The University of Tennessee has finally found a replacement for Derek Dooley.  The school announced the hiring of Butch Jones (not to be confused with Butch Davis formerly of North Carolina)!  Butch Jones has been at Cincinnati for the past … Continue reading

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Tom Brady is a new daddy (again)

Tom Brady and wife Gisele welcomed their second child, a baby girl, and named her Vivian Lake.  My or my, with those genes, she is going to be a beauty!  Tom is going to have his hands full when she … Continue reading

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What did Kobe do?

Kobe Bryant  joined the elite club of those who have scored 30,000 career points last night!  The Lakers defeated the Hornets, 103 – 87.  Kobe finished with 29 points.  The Lakers needed this win badly.  They are without point guard … Continue reading

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So Teddy is a thief, not a cheater?? (Nashville)

The winter season finale of the ABC hit drama Nashville aired last night.  Oh my!  Let’s see if we can summarize.  The weasel Avery is headed to Atlanta for a music deal, but he will have to ditch his longtime … Continue reading

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It’s the most favorite day of the week…

It is Wednesday, and that means plug my book, Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver.  It is available at Amazon.com for $9.99 in paperback and $3.03 kindle edition.  It is also available at Barnes and Noble Nook for $4.99 and … Continue reading

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Jimmy V’s recipe for a “perfect day”

Interestingly, watching a TV program called Go On with Matthew Perry (Friends) who plays the host of a sports radio talk show and is grieving over the death of his beloved wife, I came across this incredible tidbit.  Jimmy V … Continue reading

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Lakers lose again, Kobe scores 39…

The L A Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets last night, blowing a 17 point lead.  Down the stretch, Dwight Howard failed to convert on free throws and the Lakers defense failed to deliver the knock out punch in the … Continue reading

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SI Sportsman of the Year for 2012

LeBron James has been named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year for 2012.  Congrats to LeBron!  Other than “the Decision”, I like LeBron.  He  really is a good guy and a tremendous basketball player, maybe the best in the biz … Continue reading

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SportsNation moving to LA

Just announced today!  SportsNation, the popular show on ESPN2 is moving to Los Angeles in January 2013.  Charissa Thompson will be heading to LA (lucky gal!!) while Colin Cowherd (host of the great radio sports talk show The Herd) will … Continue reading

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College Football Head Coaching Carousel continues to turn…

ESPN is reporting that current head coach at Wisconsin, Bret Bielema is leaving that position to take the same position at the University of Arkansas.  It is not known whether he will coach Wisconsin against Stanford in the Rose Bowl … Continue reading

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