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College Football, Week 1, Thursday Slate

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Well, week 0 did not disappoint, with two fun games. Hawaii pulled off the double-digit upset in week 0 for the second straight year, despite four interceptions and benching their starting quarterback. And that all came after Miami covered against Florida in a low-scoring affair, something we warned of. My projections wound up splitting against the spread. Week one brings our first Thursday games. I kind of like Texas State to backdoor cover in a game more important to them than Texas A&M. I like UCLA to be improved in year two of Chip Kelly and think that game is … Continue reading College Football, Week 1, Thursday Slate

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Mules Golf Gets Underway

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The Fairfield Mules golf squad was the first FCHS athletes to get their season underway this school year, with one tournament and two duels already under their belt. Robinson Tournament They opened their season in the Robinson Tournament on Aug 19, playing the always-tough Quail Creek Country Club. Carmi won the team tournament, with their top four combining for a 312. They were led by medalist Oakley Gee, who shot a 68, while Ty Barbre was third as an individual with a 74. Effingham St. Anthony had a 315 team score, while Richland County carded a 333 to round out … Continue reading Mules Golf Gets Underway

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College Football Week 0 Spreads

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College football is back tonight, sort of. No matter what Jon Bois says. There are just two games on the docket to wet our appetite–Miami vs. Florida in Orlando and Arizona at Hawaii. Week 0 Away Home HFA IAW Spread Vegas Miami 19.91 Florida 11.26 0 -8.65 -7 Arizona 25.04 Hawaii 36.79 1.02 10.73 11 My rating likes Florida to cover, but that number has dropped from 7.5 to 7 in correlation with the total dropping from 50.5 all the way to 46. Some of that total drop is Miami making a QB move, but the majority of it is … Continue reading College Football Week 0 Spreads

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Meet The Mules–Fall Edition

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Fairfield Community High School held its annual Meet The Mules festivities Friday night, giving local sports fans their first looks at the 2019 squads. Players from football, volleyball, girls tennis, golf and cross country were all introduced, with the volleyball and football squads providing short scrimmages for fans to get familiar with the teams. Both football and volleyball are coming off record-breaking seasons last year, with both setting school marks for wins. The football squad scrimmaged first, utilizing the practice field as the game field was resodded in the spring and still wet from rain earlier in the week. The … Continue reading Meet The Mules–Fall Edition

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ACC Football Spread Predictions

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Here are the predicted spreads for every ACC football game, based on my preseason power ratings. In the Atlantic, national frontrunner looks like they will be a two-touchdown favorite in every regular season game of the year, and would be as well in any version of an ACC championship. The race is for second, where I have Florida State regrouping in Willie Taggert’s second year. Over in the Coastal Division, Miami hosts Virginia Tech in week five and Virginia in week six, giving them a slight edge in the conference race. Those are the next two teams in my power … Continue reading ACC Football Spread Predictions

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Concert Review: American Aquarium

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American Aquarium returned to Off Broadway in St. Louis Monday night. Being a school night, the show did not sell out, but the room was full, and the energy on the stage was still high. A few years ago, I made the prediction lead singer BJ Barham was about to “Isbell the shit out of sobriety”. He just celebrated five years sober recently. And I am happy to report I was not wrong. The song writing has gone to another level, much like Jason’s did when he cleaned up. BJ can’t match Isbell’s vocals, what i call the soaring and … Continue reading Concert Review: American Aquarium

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Interesting Air: Five Songs To Make You A Fan Of American Aquarium

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American Aquarium is playing at Off Broadway in St. Louis tonight. One of my favorite bands in my favorite concert bar in St. Louis, so yeah, I’ll be there tonight. American Aquarium is a band I feel like I kind of grew up with. Not in childhood grew up, but in maturity and life phases grew up. Lead singer BJ Barnham has undergone a transformation of sorts in his career. When BJ the songwriter was partying, I was partying. And I say “as the songwriter” to not be too presumptive, but a good chunk of his music does come across … Continue reading Interesting Air: Five Songs To Make You A Fan Of American Aquarium

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Let’s Get Reel: Hobbs & Shaw

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It took me a couple weeks, but finally made it to Hobbs and Shaw, the latest installment in the Fast & Furious series, whis is the best documentary series this side of Ken Burns’ Baseball and Step Up 2-5. This movie is, well, what you would expect it to be. Banter between two charismatic badasses, ridiculous hijinx at fast speeds and a kickass baddie, this time played by Idris Elba. Seriously, when are we going to get Elba as Bond? I’ve wanted few things in the movie world more than I want Elba as Bond. Hobbs & Shaw spins off … Continue reading Let’s Get Reel: Hobbs & Shaw