Category Archives: football

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

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!

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…

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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2 Ohio State falls to 10 Michigan State..opens door for Auburn in National title game?

In the house that Peyton built (Lucas Oil Stadium) on a cold night in Indy…2 Ohio State came up short against the Spartans of Michigan State (#11), losing for the first time since 2011 , 34 – 24.  The Buckeye … Continue reading

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3 Auburn wins SEC Title! Disappointment for 6 OK State..

It’s Auburn…2013 SEC Champions with a 59 – 42 victory over Missouri at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.  What a ball game!!  I have to admit, I was pulling for Mizz just a little bit (apologies to my oldest daughter, … Continue reading

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Jameis Winston will not be charged with criminal sexual assault…

OK folks…this is a difficult and sensitive post to write.  It was announced today in Tallahassee by the Attorney General that Jameis Winston would not face criminal charges in the alleged sexual assault  case that has been hanging over his … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” and have you done your Christmas shopping?

Tis the season people!!  Just about finished up my Christmas shopping today…what about you guys?  How about my book Surviving “Paradise” as a gift, stocking stuffer (not for young children!) or both?  It is a very funny and entertaining drama/comedy … Continue reading

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BCS, Peyton and the Broncos win, and more CFB news (debates?)

OK, BCS is out and here it is! 1 FSU 2 Ohio State, 3 Auburn, 4 Alabama, 5 Missouri, 6 Oklahoma State, 7 Stanford (highest ranked 2 loss team), 8 South Carolina, 9 Baylor and 10 Michigan State. Come on … Continue reading

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Rivalry Weekend..that most favorite time of the year!

Rivalry weekend..that most favorite time of the year!  And it is already underway.  Hope everyone had a good Turkey Day!  Last night, Thanksgiving night, Miss State became bowl eligible with a victory over Ole Miss, 17 – 10 in OT.  … Continue reading

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Surviving “Paradise” and Happy Thanksgiving

Well the weather outside is frigid!!  Unusual for Thanksgiving this far south??  Anyhow, it is Wednesday (the day before) and that means it is Surviving “Paradise” the book day!  Please check out my book Surviving “Paradise” by Susan Willoch Shaver … Continue reading

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