Category Archives: sports figures

Little Caesars Bowl final

Posted on December 26, 2012 by susan

Central Michigan comes from behind to defeat Western Kentucky 24 – 21 in the Little Caesars Bowl.  WK running back Antonio Andrews finished with 119 yards, falling short of the yardage needed to break Barry Sanders’ rushing record. In other … Continue reading →

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More good news for Georgia Tech?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by admin

In what could be perceived as “good news” for Georgia Tech, it is reported that Matt Barkley, QB for USC, is not likely to play in the Sun Bowl against the Jackets and risk further injury as he prepares to … Continue reading →

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A tribute to Orwin Smith, A-back for Georgia Tech

Posted on December 26, 2012 by susan

Orwin Smith, senior A-back with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will be playing his final collegiate game when the Jackets face USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl on New Year’s Eve day.  The “Big O”, as he is affectionately known … Continue reading →

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Bowl season continues tonight…

Posted on December 26, 2012 by susan

Bowl season continues tonight with the Little Caesars Bowl featuring Central Michigan (6-6) vs. Western Kentucky (7-5).  This will be the first bowl appearance for Western Kentucky, which incidentally, is the next stop along the way for Mr. Bobby Petrino, … Continue reading →

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Clippers extend streak to 14!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by admin

The LA Clippers, sometimes known as the Blake Griffin Show, extended their win streak to fourteen in a row with a 112 – 100 victory over the Denver Nuggets.  Jamal Crawford tossed in 22 points coming off the bench (why … Continue reading →

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Another NBA Christmas final

Posted on December 25, 2012 by susan

Jeremy Lin and the Houston Rockets annihilate the Chicago Bulls (they really miss Derrick Rose) 120 – 97.  One more to go, back to LA for the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets.  In the 2nd, Clippers 39 -32 over Denver.  … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! Were you naughty or nice?

Posted on December 25, 2012 by admin

Hello everyone and Merry Christmas!  Were you naughty or nice?  Apparently I was nice this year!  How about you? NBA on Christmas Day!  Boston rolls over the Nets, 93 – 76.  No real surprise here. Lakers win!  Lakers survive Knicks, … Continue reading →

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Bit of NFL news…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by susan

Indy welcomes back Coach Pagano after his successful battle with leukemia. Coach Pagano will return to coach them in their final regular season game next weekend and into the playoffs.  Great story…best wishes to him, his family and everyone in … Continue reading →

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NBA on Christmas Day

Posted on December 24, 2012 by admin

What would Christmas Day be without Kobe and the Lakers?  Seriously, it is tradition, the Lions play football on Thanksgiving and the Lakers play basketball on Christmas! NBA schedule for Christmas Day is an enticing one: ( all times are … Continue reading →

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Peyton has a big day, Eli not so much…

Posted on December 23, 2012 by susan

Peyton Manning had a great day, 3 TD’s, 1 interception, 339 passing yards as the Denver Broncos improve to 12 – 3 with a win over Cleveland, 34 – 12.  Eli and the Giants, well they were awful for the … Continue reading →

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