Sports Stuff
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The 113-Year-Old Babe
Today is Babe Ruth’s birthday. He’d be 113 if he was still alive. The Babe was the greatest hitter ever to pick up a baseball bat. Just in case you feel inclined to argue, click here to see his numbers and you’ll change your mind. (Of course, his stats don’t tell the whole story. For Continue reading
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Super Bowl–Hey, What’s Up With the Roman Numerals, Anyway?
What a Super Bowl! It was an amazing game. Probably the best defensive Super Bowl game I’ve seen. Only problem was the outcome. Two facts haunt me: The Giants won the Super Bowl. The Giants?!? Are you kidding me? What happened to all the talk about the Packers, the Cowboys, the Patriots, even the Colts? Continue reading
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Best Seasons Ever
What are the greatest seasons in sports history for individual achievement? ESPN takes a crack at this tough list on their website. You can read it here. Continue reading
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Congratulations Bishop!
Earlier tonight Carolyn and I went over to her parents’ house to have dinner and watch the playoff game between the Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks. I was especially eager to see Seattle stomp Washington after having to sit through the debacle that was the Redskins-Cowboys game several days ago. But another reason I Continue reading
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Lousy Day in Dallas
Wow, total meltdown in Dallas. You can read about it here. In a game that didn’t have any highlights for the Cowboys, there are two good things to be salvaged from their 10-6 loss to Philadelphia: First, the Eagles exposed some major weaknesses and limitations on the Cowboys, but they’re problems that can be fixed–and Continue reading
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Dallas… Again
What is it with these dominant NFL teams trying to make things dramatic by trailing until there are only a few seconds left, then scoring a touchdown to put away the win? In true copycat fashion, the Cowboys did a great mimic of New England’s last-second triumph over Baltimore on Monday Night Football. Dallas made Continue reading
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Troy, the Tree, and Tradition
Christmas is buried in tradition. There are traditions that are common to lots of people, like Christmas trees, presents, cards, eggnog, caroling, Advent wreaths, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc. Other traditions are unique to families. With Carolyn and me, we have an unusual tradition that reflects our difference in taste. My favorite Christmas tree ornament Continue reading
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The Final Whistle
So Baltimore blew it with seconds left to go. What a shame. Continue reading
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MNF Doh!
It’s the fourth quarter and Baltimore is up on New England by a touchdown. How can I go to bed? Lesson learned: Never, never check to see what’s happening in the Monday Night Football game when sleep is beckoning. Especially when it’s the local team versus the undefeateds. Continue reading
Surfing the Inner N8 