FCHS FB vs. Sesser-Valier, 9-3-21
Here are the pictures from the Mules’ 34-20 win over Sesser-Valier. improving to 2-0. Continue reading FCHS FB vs. Sesser-Valier, 9-3-21
Take The Points–Sep. 10, 2021
Football, football and football. We have all four of us in studio this week with the NFL season on the horizion. We started the show by reviewing last week’s college picks and making this week’s before diving into NFL predictions. … Continue reading Take The Points–Sep. 10, 2021
FCHS VB Kickoff Tournament, 8-28-21
Pictures from the Fairfield Lady Mules’ championship run through their Kickoff Tournament to open the season. Continue reading FCHS VB Kickoff Tournament, 8-28-21
Fab Five Friday–Sep. 3, 2021
Here are this week’s five songs worth listening to. Tailgate edition. The Fairfield Mules’ first home game is tonight. Tomorrow, I’ll be tailgating and attending the UofI football game against UTSA. So, it is time for what is becoming an … Continue reading Fab Five Friday–Sep. 3, 2021
FCHS Football vs. Eldorado, 8-29-21
Pictures from the Mules’ 52-8 win at Eldorado in week one. Continue reading FCHS Football vs. Eldorado, 8-29-21
Take The Points–Sep. 3, 2021
Bruce and I with this week’s Take The Points, our attempt at education, information and entertainment on all things sports. Hey, I said it was an attempt, not that we pulled it off. Lots of football talk, both high school … Continue reading Take The Points–Sep. 3, 2021
Lady Mules Look To Follow In Footsteps With New Cast
A lot of teams can point to the 2021 sports season and wonder what if? It could be the next Marvel season on Disney Plus. Case in point: Chet Snyder’s Fairfield Lady Mules volleyball squad. An experienced and talented group went 21-3 on the year. Their only 2A loss on the year was a road defeat at Carmi with two starters out. Still, they never got a chance to test their mettle in the playoffs with the Covid-shortened season. “Talent-wise, that was my team with the most potential to make a run, yes. It was a crazy spring. We played … Continue reading Lady Mules Look To Follow In Footsteps With New Cast
Expectations Again High For Mules Coming Off Undefeated Season
When Justin Townsend took over as the head coach for the Fairfield Mules football team 21 years ago, they were coming off three straight 1-8 seasons. A realistic goal was to simply be more competitive. Wins were an afterthought. They won the first game of his first year, matching their win totals from previous three years in the first game. And it would be nice if that was a turning point, and the Mules were an instant powerhouse. But, no, the evolution was slower than that. “In that first year, when we won our week-one opener, you would have thought … Continue reading Expectations Again High For Mules Coming Off Undefeated Season
Writer’s Writers, The Music Edition
I have a pretty set listening habit I go through daily. I listen to one chapter of an audiobook, then rate five new songs, then spend the rest of the day on podcasts. So. Many. Podcasts. All at 2x, which drives my wife nuts. The one exception to this daily habit, however, is when I’m writing lengthier pieces for the paper. Tonight’s example: a preview of the Lady Mules volleyball season. I can write gamer’s or process pictures and listen to podcasts or new music about any time, but when I need to get into a creative zone, I either … Continue reading Writer’s Writers, The Music Edition
Let’s Get Reel: Boys State
Covering American Legion baseball for several years, I always got invited to the end-of-year awards dinner, held at the local Legion post. It was usually a pizza party and then awards were handed out to the team. For most of the time I attended this event, it also served as a chance for the girls the Legion post sponsored for Girls State in Charleston to speak on their experience there. I always enjoyed that aspect. Most of the time, the girls did not get into much detail, but I have always had an interest in politics, locally and beyond, so … Continue reading Let’s Get Reel: Boys State
