The first Saturday of the season is here and a full slate of games will be on tap.
Let’s get to it.
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
William Shakespeare wrote: “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” I am an early person. I have said repeatedly that I would rather arrive an hour early than five minutes late. However, it is really not an advantage, most of the time, to show up for an appointment early. If…
I continue my series on Illinois born major league players. If you wish to see the list of players we have highlighted so far, please click HERE. Larry Stahl Larry Floyd Stahl as born on June 29, 1941 in Belleville, Illinois and became a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the…
“BOYS OF SUMMER” SERIES Harry Staley Henry Eli Staley was born on November 3, 1866 in Jacksonville, Illinois and went on to lay baseball from 1888-1895 for four different teams. As a pitcher he was 136-119 with a 3.80 ERA along with 746 strikeouts. On June 1, 1893, Staley had nine runs batted…
I have found that the rewards of blogging have been inspiring and engaging. I have had my thinking challenged, my perspective is wide and I appreciate what others have to say and ask in regards to what I am sharing. Through this type of online conversation I am inspired, my thinking is challenged and…
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