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    Monthly Archives: January 2015

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    Ready for the game

    Posted on January 30, 2015 by moc
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    When I was a kid it was all about the game. But between Deflate-gate, media flaps, and the rest of the baggage that accompanies America’s most popular professional sport, I’m ready for some football. What surprises me most, listening to … Continue reading →

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    We just can’t stop talking about it

    Posted on January 28, 2015 by moc
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    I’m pretty sure I’m the only commentator left in America who has not weighed in on “Deflate-gate.” Let me amend that. By now we have all heard the story—under-inflated footballs used in the AFC Championship Game seemingly with the knowledge … Continue reading →

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    Still smiling after yesterday

    Posted on January 26, 2015 by moc
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    You’ve got to love a day in which two of the four  major professional sports have their all-star games, one of which ended 17-12 (hint: it wasn’t football). Earlier in the day basketball coaching god Mike Krzyzewski won his 1000th … Continue reading →

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    Saturday schedule for an almost adult champion

    Posted on January 23, 2015 by moc
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    Saturday, January 24, 2015. 9:30 a.m. Wake-up 10 a.m. Family storytime at public library 12 p.m. Kentucky vs. South Carolina 2:30 p.m. Georgetown vs. Marquette 5 p.m. Watch The Interview. Toast America. 7:30 p.m. NHL skills contest 10 p.m. Go outside … Continue reading →

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    State of the Union, Shmate of the Union

    Posted on January 21, 2015 by moc
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    Like the weatherman who tells you what you can plainly see is happening outside, President Obama’s State of the Union speech last night didn’t really tell me anything I didn’t already know. He’s a good-looking ideologue who speaks in pleasant-sounding … Continue reading →

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    The Big Game is set

    Posted on January 19, 2015 by moc
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    Never doubted ya for a minute, Seattle. Thanks for making this guy look smart. Yup. See previous post. Two for two. Eat it. See ya in Arizona. … Continue reading →

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    Another football weekend

    Posted on January 16, 2015 by moc
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    Well, I was oh for one on the CFP championship, but let me try again with a couple of football picks. I’m thinking homefield advantage Sunday. Seattle and New England? See you in Arizona.

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    The best laid plans…

    Posted on January 14, 2015 by moc
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    Snow. Cold. There’s a reason I moved away from the North Pole three years ago. It was to escape weather like this. Some plan.

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    CFP final finally here

    Posted on January 12, 2015 by moc
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    It’s here. This is the moment we’ve been waiting for since August. Yes, August. This college football season started in August. Has it felt too long? Not a chance. And tonight is the grand finale, featuring two teams I really … Continue reading →

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    Archer Season Six premiere

    Posted on January 9, 2015 by moc
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    Last night proved that even a lackluster episode of Archer is going to be enough to get me through a stupidly-cold winter. The show’s not for everyone, but if you haven’t seen it yet do yourself a favor and just try … Continue reading →

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