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Hockey Mom-ents of Weakness

With the election 3 weeks behind us, a new administration building their cabinet and Senator McCain’s forthcoming meeting with President-elect Obama to discuss a way to ensure that the United States has an efficient and effective government to represent it, one thing remains on the minds of every American from Bangor to Wasilla:  When will […]

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Nostalgic Economics

As I sit on the front porch of my house listening to the cheers of the high school football stadium that rests less then a hundred yards from my home, I cannot help but to feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for those blissful, care-free days.  Sitting in the stands with my friends, laughing […]

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Baseball And Money

The owners and GMs are crying for help while the agents are saying that the sport may benefit from a hurting economy.  Who should you believe?  On one hand, guys like Jeff Borris of Beverly Hills Sports Council are quoted as saying, “If you examine history, during the worst economic times, people spend whatever they […]

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Philly-ing Out Your Ballot

On July 4th, 1776, the city of Philadelphia was ground zero for the experiment that was to be known as American Democracy; a beautiful idea that would give the people of this new society a voice to be heard, a haven to practice religion freely, and the unprecedented opportunity to elecPt their new leader on the […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Happy Halloween!  Got an original costume idea that you will be showing off tonight?  Let’s hear about it in the comments.  I decided to come back home to South Florida instead of going up to Jacksonville for the big Florida vs. Georgia game.  In fact, I am writing this post as my cute little dog […]

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Wayne Huizenga’s Political Statement

One week away from elections.  I have already submitted my ballot (via absentee ballot).  Whether you vote for McCain/Palin, Obama/Biden, or another ticket, just make sure that you go out and vote next Tuesday.  Let your voice be heard.  Many athletes and a few agents have announced their intentions well before voting day.  The sports […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Remember that little recruiting weekend that I was talking about right before Spring Break? Overall, it was very successful. However, unfortunately, one of the players being recruited will be signing with another agency. Such is life. Dynasty is continuing its effort to gain some basketball clients and may soon be announcing the signing of some […]

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Publicly Endorsing Political Candidates

For a couple of days, Yardbarker.com had a post by Greg Oden on its front page, racking up more barks (positive votes) each hour. The title of his blog entry was: Senator Obama is getting my vote. Then, Jason Wulterkens wrote about how Tiger Woods recently jumped on the Obama bandwagon, throwing his support toward […]

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The Primary Cut

The Primary Cut

Tiger Endorses Obama? It’s well known that the vast majority of PGA Tour players are rank-and-file Republicans. Or at the very “worst,” closet independents. Over the years, some players have been more vocal than others about their political leanings. No one will ever forget in 1993, for example, when Ryder Cup team member Paul Azinger […]