Category Archives: Sports

NFL Picks: Divisional Round

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Jason

Here are our picks for this week. Looks like the three of us will maintain a two game lead over Mom and Joshua no matter what transpires tonight and tomorrow. Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots Abby Kate: Pats Jackson: … Continue reading →

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2015 Hall of Fame Balloting

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Jason

Tomorrow the National Baseball Hall of Fame will announce its newest inductees. There are several intriguing first-timers on the ballot, including Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz, and Randy Johnson. Hall voting is always something I follow closely, so I’ll be greatly … Continue reading →

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Wild Card Results

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Jason

Well, the games are in the books and the final tally looks like this: Jason: 3-1 Jackson: 3-1 Abby Kate: 3-1 Joshua: 1-3 Sunny: 1-3 I doubt very seriously that I’m going to be able to break the gridlock with … Continue reading →

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NFL Picks: Wild Card Round

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Jason

Every year, each member of our family picks winners for the NFL playoff games. It’s fun because it gives us something to talk about together and we can rag each other if our picks fall through. Plus, Sunny or Abby … Continue reading →

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Gone Bowlin’

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Jason

A big win today by my Tennessee Volunteers against Iowa in the Gator Bowl. (I can’t bring myself to call it the “Taxslayer Bowl.”) First postseason win since 2008. First winning season since 2009. Wins in four out of our … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2014

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Jason

Time for my annual list of the best books I’ve read this year. Every year I set a goal for myself to read 52 books – one per week. After years of coming close, I finally hit the mark back … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 9

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jason

As of this writing, the Royals are leading the O’s 5-1 in the fifth of Game 1 of the ALCS. I’ve said it already, but it’s really refreshing to see these young, hungry clubs vying for the AL pennant. Tonight … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 8

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Jason

After a thrilling LDS round of play, the League Championship Series are set to begin this weekend. I know baseball takes its lumps these days for several issues: pace of game, length of season, the residual disenchantment with the steroid … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: October 3

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Jason

The Dodgers and Giants have dominated the NL West this season. For a period of time, the Giants had the best record in the game. Since mid-summer, the Giants have only been a couple of games above .500. But they … Continue reading →

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MLB Thoughts: Sept. 28

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jason

As a Cardinal fan, I’ve followed the NL Central closely all season. Most Cards fans have been frustrated by this club’s lack of consistency all year. Last year’s team thrived by hitting an all-time best .330 with runners in scoring … Continue reading →

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