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Monday, August 8, 2011
On this Monday.......it's still hot in this small southern college town.
Some "stuff"....from the week-end:
Escape.....from New York:
Chipper Jones pushes slumping Braves to narrow victory
NEW YORK -- Chipper Jones tossed the ball to first base for the final out and pumped his fist emphatically.FULL STORY
The Beasts ....of the East:
Red Sox Take AL East Lead
Prime Time.....In the "hall"!!
PHOTOS: Emotional Football Hall Of Fame Inductions
Sold.........To the gentleman from California?
Atlanta Hawks To Be Sold, But Franchise Will Not Be Moved
So.....you want to pitch.....in the big leagues?
Pitcher Hit In Head By Line Drive
Thursday, August 4, 2011
The first of many......Here's USA Today's....pre-season rankings:
| Aug. 4, 2011 - preseason poll | |||||
| Rank | Team (first-place votes) | 2010 record | Points | Final 2010 ranking | |
| 1. | Oklahoma (42) | 12-2 | 1,454 | 6 | |
| 2. | Alabama (13) | 10-3 | 1,414 | 11 | |
| 3. | Oregon (2) | 12-1 | 1,309 | 3 | |
| 4. | LSU (2) | 11-2 | 1,296 | 8t | |
| 5. | 10-4 | 1,116 | 16 | ||
| 6. | 12-1 | 1,101 | 4 | ||
| 7. | 12-1 | 1,065 | 7 | ||
| 8. | 11-2 | 933 | 10 | ||
| 9. | Texas A&M | 9-4 | 885 | 21 | |
| 10. | 11-2 | 829 | 8t | ||
| 11. | Nebraska | 10-4 | 814 | 19 | |
| 12. | 9-5 | 779 | 22 | ||
| 13. | 11-3 | 767 | 15 | ||
| 14. | 10-3 | 750 | 12 | ||
| 15. | 13-0 | 687 | 2 | ||
| 16. | 12-1 | 631 | 5 | ||
| 17. | Michigan State | 11-2 | 536 | 14 | |
| 18. | Notre Dame | 8-5 | 440 | NR | |
| 19. | 14-0 | 329 | 1 | ||
| 20. | 9-4 | 301 | 17 | ||
| 21. | Missouri | 10-3 | 266 | 18 | |
| 22. | Georgia | 6-7 | 260 | NR | |
| 23. | 8-5 | 240 | NR | ||
| 24. | Texas | 5-7 | 162 | NR | |
| 25. | Penn State | 7-6 | 161 | NR | |
| Others receiving votes | |||||
| Arizona State (6-6) 158; West Virginia (9-4) 149; Utah (10-3) 50; Miami (Fla.) (7-6) 49; Iowa (8-5) 41; Northwestern (7-6) 30; Arizona (7-6) 28; Central Florida (11-3) 22; Michigan (7-6) 19; Air Force (9-4) 15; North Carolina (8-5) 14; Houston (5-7) 13; South Florida (8-5) 9; Hawaii (10-4) 8; Clemson (6-7) 7; Tennessee (6-7) 7; Southern Miss (8-5) 6; Brigham Young (7-6) 5; North Carolina State (9-4) 4; Northern Illinois (11-3) 4; Oregon State (5-7) 4; Pittsburgh (8-5) 3; Washington (7-6) 3; Georgia Tech (6-7) 1; Nevada (13-1) 1. | |||||
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
He was a great football player.....but he became even more famous as Hightower...in the Police Academy movies.
Our hearts and prayers are with his family:
Football and 'Police Academy' Star Bubba Smith Found Dead
Smith in 1967 (AP Photo/file)
Smith, known by many as Moses Hightower in the long-running "Police Academy" movie series, also appeared on television, including in a couple episodes of "Married...With Children."
Born Charles Aaron Smith in 1945, the athlete grew up in Texas, and later went on to Michigan State University to play ball, where he was a part of what became known as the "Game of the Century" in 1966. In 1970 he was on the Super Bowl-winning Colts team. Smith transitioned to acting in the late 1970s after leaving pro football.
A caretaker found Smith's body Wednesday afternoon. Authorities believe his death was of natural causes.
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| Hightower.....Doing what he thought...was the right thing. |
In this small southern college town......
It is indeed summer-time. For it is ......so ....hot!
Let's cool off a bit.....with our "Hump Day" News & Views:
It the..."Tiger"....back in his tank?
Feeling Good: Tiger Says He's Ready To Go
Another Ryan........talking smack:
Cowboys Coordinator Trash Talks Eagles
Sir Charles? The role model?
Barkley Gives Advice To Tiger Woods
Again.......The NBA as we know it.....Is history:
NBA Takes Legal Action Against Players
Hind sight......is always.....20-20:
Magic Johnson Reveals Major Regret
It was 105 degrees today........
Hope this helped ...
Humpin' to please.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
The Phillies keep on winning......
The Atlanta Braves are now 7 games back.
Duh......
Note to Atlanta.....
It's time. It's time to turn it on....For we are now in the "dog days" of August.
From last night:
Braves: Ankiel's HRs drop Atlanta
WASHINGTON — Rick Ankiel hit two home runs, and Livan Hernandez allowed one run over six innings and drove in a run to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.FULL STORY
Monday, August 1, 2011
Interesting week-end.
I don't know if we learned a whole lot....but...
Here's some of what did happen:
Happy Trails.......Randy Moss:
DONE: Randy Moss To Retire
No Evidence.....No crime:
Ex-NBA Player Tries To Eat
A word from....."The Greatest":
Muhammad Ali Writes Letter To People Of Norway
The Miami Heat.....Part II? Eagles.....please don't go there:
New Eagles Player Calls Squad A 'Dream Team'
Say it ain't so! Not the lily-white...."Dukies".....
Coach K May Have Committed NCAA Violation
Serena is in the news....so we have to report it:
Serena Wins 1st Title In Comeback
Plax.....excuse the pun....gets a "shot" with a new team:
Plaxico Finds New NFL Team
Wow! August.......already!
Friday, July 29, 2011
My thoughts....on a blazing summer night:
The Atlanta Braves.......are playing ...good baseball.
The Atlanta traffic....is ......awful......around 8am.
My family....is still....and will always be the .....best.
My daughter.......is more beautiful.......than ever.
My brother.........still works.......way too many hours.
My sister........is still ...the "rock" ......of the family.
5 things.......I think ...I think:
Lay off Obama......For he is our ....president.
Lay off Tiger......For he is......human.
I still like....HBO's..." Curb your Enthusiasm".
I am so glad.......the NFL is alive and well.
I think.....the NBA.........is toast.
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