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Politics, News & Issues > Football Should college coaches leave programs for bigger contracts?: 1 of 4
Dan Mullen, offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators recently announced that he would be leaving Florida at season's end, if not sooner, to take the head coaching job at Mississippi State. It is still unclear as to whether he'll coach Florida in the upcoming national championship game. It is also unclear what effect that ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Reflections on Florida State football in 2007: 1 of 4
College football's 2007 season can be summed up in one word: unpredictable. With a rash of upsets recurring weekly, December brings closure to this mess of a season with none of the Florida teams figuring into the national championship picture. In the NFL, the Patriots remain the front-runners with all others seemingly battli... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Thoughts on touchdown celebrations: 2 of 7
Congratulations! You just received that promotion you've been anticipating. You closed a huge sale, finished that lingering household project or lost the weight you've been trying for months to lose. It's time to celebrate. After all, who could hold back emotion after such an accomplishment? Wouldn't you immediately pat your... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Sporting events: The Masters Tournament: 2 of 7
Every so often, a good, solid road trip is essential. While they might not be good for the back, they're certainly good for the soul. So last week, when my old college buddy, let's call him Liar North, told me he had scored four tickets to Monday's practice round at the Masters, I decided to cash in some of my sick days, pack... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Tips on hosting your own poker game: 2 of 7
Poker, specifically No Limit Texas Hold Em, is a craze that is currently sweeping the nation. With the constant television coverage of the World Series of Poker and its rise in popularity, everyone and their mother has suddenly become a poker player. Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson are becoming household name... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: I love being a sports fan: 2 of 7
"Tito Puente's gonna be dead one day, and you're gonna say, 'Oh, I've been listening to him for years, and I think he's fabulous.'" - Bill Murray in Stripes I was sitting at my local pool hall, tipping back a few. I know too many of my stories begin that way. It was a few weeks ago and the Stanley Cup Final... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) The dark side of fantasy football: 2 of 7
I was sitting at a local Campus Talk-approved watering hole when the gentleman beside me started going on and on about his fantasy football team. Like I had nothing else better to do than listen to him discuss how he drafted the Redskins defense in the 7th round.For those of you still unfamiliar with Fantasy Football welcome ... More..
Local Guides > Las Vegas Las Vegas stories that didn't stay in Vegas: 2 of 7
Dateline: Las Vegas.Your mission should you choose to accept it.... attain the "secret files." The incriminating evidence. They can sink you, embarass you. They can be held over you for eternity. But without them, all they have is heresy. Their word against yours. You must obtain these files. Serrano's got the disks. Get them... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA Does firing a NBA head coach in the middle of a season really benefit the team?: 3 of 10
What makes a successful head coach? Or perhaps a better question is what makes a once successful head coach suddenly forget how to coach? Last week, the New Orleans Hornets announced that the services of their head coach and former NBA coach of the year, Byron Scott, would no longer be needed. The Hornets had gotten off to a... More..
Sports & Recreation > College Football The greatest college football coaches: 3 of 10
Thanksgiving is a special time of year. It's a holiday when family and friends gather round the dinner table and give thanks for everything they have. Back in the day, I used to dread that time of year for it meant the annual meeting between Florida and Florida State. Now all is good. Florida has beaten Florida State soun... More..