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Book Nook: Rickey, by Howard Bryant

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For as long as I can remember, I have been the biggest Rickey Henderson fan I know. Albeit, I live in rural southern Illinois, so there has not been a lot of competition. Now, that is not a claim to be the biggest Rickey fan there is. Apparently that title might belong to Kent Corser in Kansas City. We follow each other on the socials now. But, I still reign as the biggest fan I personally know. See, I was 11 when Rickey came back home to Oakland. From 10-12 years old, the A’s were in the World Series. When … Continue reading Book Nook: Rickey, by Howard Bryant

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CFB: Week Eight Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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Here is a look at this week’s matchups featuring two ranked teams. *AP Poll. Times are Central. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 11 a.m.–#14 Syracuse at #5 Clemson. Line: Clemson -14. Broadcast: ABC. 2:30 p.m.–#20 Texas at #11 Oklahoma St. Line: Texas -6.5. Broadcast: ABC. 2:30 p.m.–#9 UCLA at #10 Oregon. Line: Oregon -4. Broadcast: Fox. 6 p.m.–#24 Mississippi St. at #6 Alabama. Line: Alabama -21. Broadcast: ESPN. 7 p.m.–#17 Kansas St. #8 TCU. Line: TCU -3.5. Broadcast: FS1. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 11 a.m.–#10 Penn St at #5 Michigan. Line: Michigan -7. Broadcast: Fox. 2:30 p.m.–#15 NC State at #18 … Continue reading CFB: Week Eight Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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CFB: Week Seven Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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Here is a look at this week’s matchups featuring two ranked teams. *AP Poll. Times are Central. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 11 a.m.–#10 Penn St at #5 Michigan. Line: Michigan -7. Broadcast: Fox. 2:30 p.m.–#15 NC State at #18 Syracuse. Line: Syracuse -3. Broadcast: ACCN. 2:30 p.m.–#3 Alabama at #6 Tennessee. Line: Alabama -8.5. Broadcast: CBS. 2:30 p.m.–#8 Oklahoma State at #13 TCU. Line: TCU -4.5. Broadcast: ABC. 6:30 p.m.–#16 Mississippi St. at #22 Kentucky. Line: Miss St. -3.5. Broadcast: SECN. 7 p.m.–#7 USC at #20 Utah. Line: Utah -3.5. Broadcast: Fox. Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022 11 a.m.–# 5 Clemson … Continue reading CFB: Week Seven Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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CFB: Week Four Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups

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Here is a look at this week’s matchups featuring two ranked teams. *AP Poll. Times are Central. Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022 11 a.m.–# 5 Clemson at #21 Wake Forest. Line: Clemson -7.5. Broadcast: ABC. 2:30 p.m.–#20 Florida at #11 Tennessee. Line: Tennessee -10.5. Broadcast: CBS. 6 p.m.–#10 Arkansas at #23 Texas A&M. Line: Texas A&M -2. Broadcast: ESPN. Bonus: 11 a.m.–#17 Baylor is a 3-point dog at Iowa St. Broadcast: ESPN2. Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022 2:30 p.m.–#12 BYU at #25 Oregon. Line: Oregon -3.5. Broadcast: Fox. 8 p.m.–#13 Miami at #24 Texas A&M. Line: Texas A&M -6. Broadcast: ESPN. Yes, … Continue reading CFB: Week Four Ranked vs. Ranked Matchups