Category Archives: basketball

Record setting day for Peyton Manning!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by susan

Record setting day for Peyton Manning as the Denver Broncos defeat the Houston Texans, 37 – 13. He threw his 51st TD pass of the year in the 4th quarter (to lucky Julius Thomas) to break the record of 50 … Continue reading →

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American Hustle is MUST see!!

Posted on December 21, 2013 by susan

American Hustle finally arrived at the theater near me yesterday and I was there! It is definitely MUST see! Superb performances by the likes of Christian Bale, Jeremy Renner, Bradley Cooper (love the pink sponge curlers to give him the … Continue reading →

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Barbara Walters Ten Most Fascinating…and more bad news for Kobe and LA

Posted on December 19, 2013 by admin

Like many of you, I once again watched Barbara Walters Ten Most Fascinating People of 2013 special last night. Wonder with reports of her retiring, if this will be the last? Anyhow..the list was interesting! 1. Miley Cyrus, of course … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Tuesday? What??

Posted on December 17, 2013 by admin

It is Tuesday..and I think I will shake things up and start out by promoting my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver on Tuesday..what?? I know, it is supposed to be on Wednesday, but hey tis the season so … Continue reading →

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Jameis Winston wins Heisman Trophy in a landslide

Posted on December 14, 2013 by admin

Jameis Winston, QB FSU is the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner in a landslide. OK, folks, I will admit I have not been his biggest fan as of late. That being said, he won this trophy and he won it in … Continue reading →

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Lakers embarassed by OKC, 122 – 97

Posted on December 14, 2013 by susan

Last night, the LA Lakers were embarrassed by the Kevin Durant and the OKC Thunder, 122 – 97. Kevin Durant scored 31 points and had 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 1 blocked shot. Quite a show!! Pau Gasol … Continue reading →

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Surviving “Paradise” on Wednesday, and Kobe has a better outing!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by susan

It is Wednesday, that day of the week when I promote my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver. Hey, it sure would make a nice Christmas gift, stocking stuffer (not for the very young!). Follow a Southern woman who … Continue reading →

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Kobe returns and Lakers fall to the Raptors, 106 – 94

Posted on December 9, 2013 by admin

Kobe Bryant returned to action last night in LA as the Lakers fell to the Toronto Raptors, 106 – 94. The Lakers were 10 – 9 coming in but had won 6 of their last 8 games. Kobe was his … Continue reading →

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Final BCS Poll is out…no real surprises!

Posted on December 8, 2013 by admin

And here it is…the final BCS Poll in this the last year of the BCS. 1 FSU, 2 Auburn, 3 Alabama, 4 Michigan State, 5 Stanford, 6 Baylor, 7 Ohio State, 8 Missouri, 9 South Carolina and 10 Oregon. Thank … Continue reading →

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CFB Polls out! Broncos vs. Titans and more…

Posted on December 8, 2013 by susan

AP and Coaches Polls are out and here they are! AP Poll: 1 FSU (56), 2 Auburn (4), 3 Alabama, 4 Michigan State, 5 Stanford, 6 Baylor, 7 Ohio State, 8 South Carolina, 9 Missouri, and 10 Oregon. Coaches Poll: … Continue reading →

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