Category Archives: sports figures

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

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??

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

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

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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College Football Awards

College Football Awards were handed out last night in Orlando, Florida, and Jameis Winston was a big winner.  He won the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and the Davey O’Brien Award handed out to the nation’s best QB.  … Continue reading

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

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

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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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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