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I am a HUGE fan of people that use Common Sense. I am laid back and easy going. I am opinionated and real. My favorite writer is Ernest Hemingway. When he first started writing he used these rules: Use Short Sentences. Use short first paragraphs. Use vigorous

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Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Debating whether Mark McGwire should be in the baseball Hall of Fame: 16 of 19
Steroids are classified as performance enhancing drugs. Did Mark take steroids? At the congressional hearing he refused to answer direct questions about the subject. He did say that he would use any celebrity influence that he may have to discourage young people from taking steroids. Listed as No. 5 on the Hall's guidelines ... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football Why college football programs in southern states have more bowl game appearances: 6 of 7
Southern football, in particular SEC football, is successful because of one very important aspect of the game, DEFENSE! The most recent example is the last National Championship Game between Ohio State and Florida. It was painfully obvious to Ohio State fans that their team was not ready for the defensive speed of the Gators... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Football's effect on relationships: 9 of 10
The first thing to say here is that marriage is a two way street. Both parties should know what the other cares about and enjoys. For most men this includes football, college and pro, which means both Saturday and Sunday will be spent watching at least one game on both days. I once had a girlfriend that would insist that we ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Should Pete Rose be allowed into the Hall of Fame?: 27 of 29
I was just a kid when Pete Rose was in his prime. I remember how Pete looked standing in the batter's box, confident that he would be on base soon. He WAS arrogant, but only because he knew he could back it up. Pete played the game as hard as anyone ever has, or ever will. Pete Rose should be in the Hall of Fame. I do not ca... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football What's needed to win a college football game: 4 of 4
I have grown up watching SEC football. Down here in the South we have a saying, "Defense wins Championships" and it is true. Your team can have an average offense and average special teams, but if the defense is fast and physical your team will walk away victorious nine times out of ten. Last year was a good example. Ohio St... More..