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Is it 13 or 8? Is Saban Ever Happy? Will ‘Bama repeat?

January 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments

Roll Tide, this one was a long time coming. I remember the ‘92 championship. I watched ‘Bama roll up on the U in my in-laws house in Plano, Texas. But that’s not important right now. What is important is answering these ever important questions…
Is it 13 National Championships or 8?
Alabama claims [...]

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Tags: sports

Alabama, Texas and the BCS Championship Game

January 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments

I’ve waited long enough. I can’t keep my mouth shut anymore. Alabama with ROLLLLLL tonight against Texas…hopefully.
There probably hasn’t been a closer match-up in the title game since the last time Texas was here against USC. In that game, Texas was considered an underdog, the pundits underestimated the impact the [...]

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Tags: sports · uniform czar

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

October 7th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Today is Amy’s birthday.
The Broncos are 4-0.
The Rockies start the playoffs today at 1.30 against the Phillies.
The Avs are 2-0 and playing out of sight. (Don’t tell anybody I keep track of the Avs.)
Alabama is undefeated and looks like the best team in the nation.
AND my fantasy football team is first in my [...]

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Tags: family ties · humor · sports

Football Musings, Week 2 NFL

September 21st, 2009 · No Comments

The Broncos handled the Browns nicely yesterday. It was nice to actually see them win a game. Actually, I didn’t get to see them win…but that’s a whole other issue.
Would you believe that the Broncos would be 2-0 and on top of the AFC West?
Yes. I did. [...]

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