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SEC Expansion, Divisional Realignment, and Rivalries: Walking a Fine Line Between Growth and Tradition
As a fan of the lower-ranked of the two Southeastern Conference division champions, I read with interest C&F’s recent piece on the wisdom of the SEC’s divisional structure, in which he had this to say: As a South Carolina fan, I despise Georgia, a hatred that is only surpassed by my disdain for...
Bruno Soriano for La Roja, pt. 1
Plaintiff's opening argument: The debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in Illinois in the 1860s spawned one slave emancipator, two major-party presidential candidates, and legions of high school followers. Sadly, our debate on the best holding midfielder for La Furia Roja will not...
Wednesday Morning Royals Links: Hillman's Crucial Season, Clint Robinson, Reactions to the Robertson Trade, Retrosexuals
Royals: Hillman facing crucial season with Royals - KansasCity.com Breaking down the Royals’ remaining bullpen candidates - KansasCity.com Royals Prospects " Interview with Royals prospect Clint Robinson Callaspo likely to be on Opening Day roster | royals.com: News Rany on the Royals:...
Welcome to Everett!
HeraldNet has a couple of Skate America primers for you. Here is an introduction to Everett, Washington, where Skate America will be held this weekend from October 24 through the 26. Barb Beddor, who along with her husband, Toby Steward, submitted winning bids and organized the ice skating events...
Retro Row: The Better Angels of Our Nature
Several weeks ago, there was a short conversation in a post about a feature here looking at old Purple Row entries. Taken from here, look at how wrong this person was (the bold words): Abraham Lincoln was on the right track with the closing remarks in his first Inaugural Address, but I'll change...
Opening Day Is Upon Us!
Opening Day is Christmas in April. During spring training we receive hints at what we may or may not receive from our guys. Then that day in April comes when the umpire yells "Play!" and the games start to count again. We start to find out what gifts our team has for us this year. Some are great...
Coach's Words
Ben Ball warriors are in the middle of Finals week right now in Westwood. They are not going to have a lot of time to recover and rest as they will be in Anaheim on Friday getting ready for the 2008 Wooden Classic. They are going to be at Honda Center, doing a clinic for the Southern California...
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