Category Archives: sports figures

It’s official, Djokovic will end year at no. 1

Posted on October 30, 2012 by susan

Say it isn’t so!!!  But, it is.  Novak Djokovic will set atop the men’s tennis rankings come next Monday and he is assured of the year end no. 1 ranking.  Even if Roger Federer were to win the ATP Year … Continue reading →

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Hip hip hooray for the NCAA…

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Well at last, accountability for College Football coaches over the actions of their assistant coaches and their players!  The NCAA has announced a new enforcement policy which will go into effect next year in August 2013.  It establishes a little … Continue reading →

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Ten years ago today…Hello????

Posted on October 30, 2012 by susan

ESPN has been having a lot of fun today with the ten year anniversary of ESPN annalist Coach Herb Edwards and his famous speech…”Hello?  We play to win the game!”  At that time, he was coach of the New York … Continue reading →

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Will Kobe play?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

NBA kicks off tonight and one of the big questions is will Kobe play??  Yes, Kobe will play.  He did not practice Monday, he is listed as a “game-time” decision, and he has said he is 85% sure he will … Continue reading →

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Will Kobe play?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by susan

NBA kicks off tonight and one of the big questions is will Kobe play??  Yes, Kobe will play.  He did not practice Monday, he is listed as a “game-time” decision, and he has said he is 85% sure he will … Continue reading →

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Monday night update…

Posted on October 29, 2012 by susan

On ESPN, the Arizona Cardinals, still without starting QB Kevin Kolb are no match for the 49ers, losing 24 – 3.  Too much Alex Smith, Michael Crabtree, 49er defense, and a little Randy Moss thrown in for good measure. Tennis … Continue reading →

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Monday morsels…

Posted on October 29, 2012 by admin

It’s Monday!!  OK, what have we got for a Monday??  How about Rory Mcilroy beats Tiger Woods by 1 stroke in an 18 hole exhibition in China.  They have both agreed they would like to do this sort of event … Continue reading →

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Eli does it again! Peyton putting on a show!!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by susan

For the 25 time, Eli Manning has led his team to a come from behind win in the 4th quarter.  The Giants defeated the Dallas Cowboys 29 – 24 after losing a 23 point lead.  Once again, Eli took the … Continue reading →

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Let’s hear it for the Falcons!!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

The Atlanta Falcons remain undefeated, (the only undefeated NFL team) as they took it to the Eagles in Philadelphia (and the rains thanks to the hurricane’s untimely arrival) winning 30-17.  Matt Ryan (MVP?) passed for 262 yards and 3 touchdowns.  … Continue reading →

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Latest College Football Polls…

Posted on October 28, 2012 by admin

The newest AP and USA Today Coaches Polls are out!  The AP top five are: 1 Alabama, 2 Oregon (yes!), 3 Kansas State, 4 Notre Dame, and 5 LSU.  Rounding out the top ten are 6 Ohio State (they cannot … Continue reading →

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