Welcome the Kick the Can Podcast #2
Today, I use my voice to hold accountable our President-Elect Trump to be wary of the motives of Russia and Vladimir Putin.
Putin is NOT Our Friend
I started a podcast that will be about a variety of topics and will not be published on any regular basis. It’s just what ever strikes me and whenever I want. I hope you listen and I would appreciate any feedback you may have.
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“Kicking the Can” Podcast
The Election is Over- Time to Move On
John “Liver-Eating” Johnson (born circa 1824 and died 1900)
Rumors, legends, and campfire tales abound about Johnson. Perhaps chief among them is this one: In 1847, his wife, a member of the Flathead American Indian tribe, was killed by a young Crow brave and his fellow hunters, which prompted Johnson to embark on a vendetta against the tribe. The legend says that he would cut out and eat the liver of each man killed. This was an insult to Crow because the Crow believed the liver to be vital if one was to go on to the afterlife. In any case, he eventually became known as “Liver-Eating Johnson”. The story of how he got his name was written down by a diarist at the time.
One tale ascribed to Johnson ,while other sources ascribe it to Boone Helm, was of being ambushed by a group of Blackfoot warriors in the dead of winter on a foray to sell whiskey to his Flathead kin, a trip that would have been over five hundred miles. The Blackfoot planned to sell him to the Crow, his mortal enemies, for a handsome price. He was stripped to the waist, tied with leather thongs and put in a teepee with only one, very inexperienced guard. Johnson managed to break through the straps, then knocked out his young guard with a kick, took his knife and scalped him, then quickly cut off one of his legs. He made his escape into the woods, surviving by eating the Blackfoot’s leg.
Political Websites
Back in late March, I challenged myself to read political writings from different points of view on a daily basis. I did that for a few reasons such as being informed on the policies of this country and the stories and backgrounds of the candidates.
Each day, except Sunday, I would attempt to choose 5-8 different websites to read. I did keep that up and will do so until Election Day. After that my reading will be a bit more sporadic. I thought I would share those sites with you for your reading or for saving for a later time.
It was interesting, to say the least. If you know any other you would like for me to add to this list, let me know.
Here they are:
The College Football people are capitalizing on a Sunday since the NFL doesn’t start until next weekend. This will be a night game and is likely to draw a lot of interest in wagering and viewership.
So far this week, I am currently 9-6 on the young season as I went 4-1 on Thursday, 2-3 for Friday and finished with 3-2 on Saturday. This is the only game of the day with another blockbuster being played tomorrow.
My Play
Notre Dame @ Texas
When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, September 4, 2016
Where: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
Notre Dame has thoughts of a national championship with two quarterbacks capable of leading them. Malik Zaire was up to the task early last season before being succumbed by an ankle injury which gave way to DeShone Kizer finishing the season. The Longhorns will rely on senior Tyrone Swoopes as one of their leaders with freshman Shane Buechele battling him for the start. Texas hasn’t announced that decision yet.
Zaire’s lone full game last season was the opener at home against Texas, during which he completed 19-of-22 passes for 313 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-3 thrashing. Kizer ended up with 21 passing TDs and 10 rushing scores in a breakout campaign and both quarterbacks are expected to go in Week 1, though the team has yet to decide which will take the first snap
The Longhorns look like an improved team after closing the 2015 campaign with a win at Baylor and bringing in another top recruiting class. Swoopes got the start last season at Notre Dame and went 7-of-22 for 93 yards as the Longhorns were outgained 527-163.
What Might Matter
Texas has won 15 home openers in a row while Notre Dame has lost CB Devin Butler to battery charges and CB Ashton White, RB Dexter Williams, WR Kevin Stepherson and LB Te’von Coney are all on the depth chart and are expected to play while awaiting word on a possible school-imposed suspension related to an arrest last month.
Placing the Money
This game has all the earmarkings of a very good game from start to finish. Currently, Notre Dame is a -3.5 favorite on the road. I find that a bit too large as the Texas Longhorns are a resurging team in 2016. If I had to guess a score I would go with Notre Dame winning 27-24. Therefore, I bet Texas to cover (+3.5) for this game.
The first Saturday of the season is here and a full slate of games will be on tap.
Let’s get to it.
My PICKS
Georgia -2.5 over UNC
Alabama -11.5 facing USC
Oklahoma -12.5 vs Houston
Wisconsin +10.5 with LSU
Clemson -8.5 playing Auburn
College Football Picks
Yesterday, in this article, I gave you my picks for the games on Sept. 1st. I went 4-1 with Tennessee not holding up.
If you want to wager some money here are my Top 5 Picks for tonight.
Colorado State +8.5 against Colorado
Stanford -14.5 at home vs Kansas State
Toledo +4.5 @ Arkansas State
Temple -15 facing Army
Georgia State -3.5 at home with Ball State
YEAR to Date= 4-1
Good Luck!
Here is my quick pick 5 for the major opening of College Football.
If you are looking to wager, here are my picks.
Tulane +15 at Wake Forest
Indiana -10.5 vs Florida International
Tennessee -21 at home facing Appalachian State
South Carolina +5 at Vanderbilt
Oregon State +12.5 @ Minnesota
GOOD LUCK!
It’s time to get the your recliner in the correct spot, a table for snacks nearby and the remote sitting next to you as College Football begins this week. Instead of fumbling around looking for games, here is a handy guide for Week #1.
Thursday, September 1
Charlotte at No. 19 Louisville, 7 p.m., ESPN3
Appalachian State at No. 9 Tennessee, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network
Friday, September 2
Furman at No. 12 MIchigan State, 7 p.m., BTN
Northwestern State at No. 23 Baylor, 7:30 p.m., TBD
Kansas State at No. 8 Stanford, 9 p.m., FS1
Saturday, September 3
No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 15 Houston, 12 p.m., ABC
Bowling Green at No. 6 Ohio State, 12 p.m., BTN
Hawaii at No. 7 Michigan, 12 p.m., ESPN
Rutgers at No. 14 Washington, 2 p.m., PAC12
No. 16 UCLA at Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m., CBS
No. 5 LSU vs. Wisconsin, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Miami (Ohio) at No. 17 Iowa, 3:30 p.m., ESPNU
Southeastern Louisiana at No. 21 Oklahoma State, 3:30 p.m., TBD
UC Davis at No. 24 Oregon, 5 p.m., PAC12
No. 18 Georgia vs. No. 22 North Carolina, 5:30 p.m., ESPN
UMass at No. 25 Florida, 7:30 p.m., SEC Network
No. 20 USC vs. No. 1 Alabama, 8 p.m., ABC
South Dakota State at No. 13 TCU, 8 p.m., TBD
No. 2 Clemson at Auburn, 9 p.m., ESPN
Sunday, September 4
No. 10 Notre Dame at Texas, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Monday, September 5
No. 11 Ole Miss vs. No. 4 Florida State, 8 p.m., ESPN
College Football Season Begins
College Football season is getting underway tomorrow woth Cal and Hawaii traveling to Australia to begin the 2016 season. It’s time to unveil my picks every Thursday for the week ahead.
Mostly, I won’t give descriptions of each just how I would wager (if I was a wagering person).
One note I want to get out of the way for those that bet games. Don’t get fooled by neutral site games. Many times it is just down the road from one of the teams.
MY PICKS
Hawaii +20.5 over CAL
Louisville -39.5 over Charlotte
Tennessee -20.5 defeating App State
Stanford -16 playing Kansas State
Ohio State -27.5 vs BGSU
Hawaii +41 with Michigan
Rutgers +26 over Washington
Iowa -27.5 with Miami-Ohio
UCLA +2 at Texas A&M
Georgia -2.5 against UNC
Florida -36 handles UMass
Alabama -10.5 at home vs USC
Here are SIX games I struggled with in making a decision:
Florida State -4 over Mississippi
Wisconsin +9.5 with LSU
Clemson -7 at Auburn
Notre Dame -4.5 with Texas
Houston +10 playing Oklahoma
Oregon State +13 vs Minnesota