Category Archives: sports figures

A little more sports info…

University of Tennessee has announced the firing of head coach Derek Dooley.  This comes as no real surprise, the only factor has been the rumors of the huge buyout involved, either $7 million or $10 million for the staff. NFL … Continue reading

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Falcons survive six turnovers…

The Atlanta Falcons, fresh off their first loss last week to the Saints, survive six turnovers  (5 interceptions by Matt Ryan??) and defeat Arizona, 23 – 16.  The Falcons are 9 – 1, have survived some close games, but the … Continue reading

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Little bit of trivia…

Just a bit of trivia.  Tevin Washington, senior quarterback for Georgia Tech is from Wetumpka, Alabama.  He shares this distinction with the current People’s sexiest man alive, Channing Tatum.  Not bad company!!! Share PostTwitterFacebookGoogle +1Email

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Of course it is Sunday, so there is this thing called the NFL

With all the College Football drama over the weekend, hard not to get caught up and forget, it is NFL Sunday.  On TV for me are the Falcons, coming off their first loss of the season, hosting the Arizona Cardinals.  … Continue reading

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Of course it is Sunday, so there is this thing called the NFL

With all the College Football drama over the weekend, hard not to get caught up and forget, it is NFL Sunday.  On TV for me are the Falcons, coming off their first loss of the season, hosting the Arizona Cardinals.  … Continue reading

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Senior Day, Military Appreciation Day and more…

It was Senior Day throughout the country, and it was Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day in the ATL.  Georgia Tech rolled over Duke, 42 -24, and became bowl eligible.  Moreover, they remain alive in the race for the Coastal … Continue reading

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Saturday morning sports news…

College Game Day is live from Eugene, Oregon.  Tonight’s game between 13 Stanford and 2 Oregon, a BIG one!! Last night, Hawaii fell to Air Force, 21 – 7.  Immediately after the win, Air Force was extended invitation to the … Continue reading

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MLB news and a “feel good story”

Buster Posey of the World Champion San Francisco Giants was named National League MVP.  He is the first catcher in seventy years to win the National League batting title.  This is a huge accomplishment for him coming back from the … Continue reading

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A few updates from Thursday night action…

Thursday night College Football action: North Carolina 37 – 13 over Virginia.  UVA is not yet bowl eligible and will need a victory over rival Virginia Tech to become so.  Ironically, at 4 – 6 Virginia Tech will not be … Continue reading

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Magic Johnson is not happy…

Magic Johnson, former mega superstar with LA Lakers, has spoken out about the hiring of Mike D’Antoni.  Apparently, he is not a fan of this hire.  Magic was very disappointed that owner Jim Buss did not in fact follow through … Continue reading

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