Tag Archives: football

This “Last” Will Be Special

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Alan

Christopher’s Last Regular Season Home Game Continue reading →

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Aaaaaaand Another State Championship (Three-peat)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Alan

For the 3rd season in a row, the Beechwood Tigers have won a Kentucky state football championship in Division 1A play. This year, Chris moved to wide receiver and cornerback and was able to get some time in with varsity … Continue reading →

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Another State Championship!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Alan

Winning a state football title ain’t easy. And winning it twice in 2 consecutive years is almost impossible. But this year’s Beechwood team did it, blowing out their opponent, Raceland, 41-0 in Lexington, KY. Christopher was more of a part … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Sports Moments

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Alan

I work in sports. That’s what I do. So I often times have people ask me…”Did you work this game?” or “What is your favorite sports moment?” This week a Northern Iowa player hit a buzzer-beater from half court to … Continue reading →

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Rough Couple Of Weeks

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Alan

Some say that bad things happen in threes. If that is true…then Christopher should be well on his way to having his life pick up here at any moment because, here lately? He can’t get a break. It all started … Continue reading →

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Spartans Thru The Years

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Alan

This past weekend, our beloved Spartans lost a heartbreaker semifinal to Ludlow to end the season for the Spartan Juniors and possibly end their careers playing for the organization. Despite there being an option of a Senior team for next … Continue reading →

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One Season Ends, The Other Begins!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Alan

On Wednesday, Christopher was riding high with a 3 inning, 2-runs allowed pitching effort against the Cincinnati Riverhawks as the Bulldogs won 7-2 on a really tiny field. He also managed a walk and a run in one of his … Continue reading →

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2012 Was A Very Good Year

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Alan

First off, I would like to acknowledge the fact that I am a Doritos junkie. Seriously…as I sit here and type, I can barely manage a thought without eating a chip. What IS it with these things anyway? I’m a … Continue reading →

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In Stride

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Alan

It’s not easy being 10, I imagine. When I was 10, I didn’t have the kind of pressure Christopher has on him these days. He’s in 5th grade and has homework and sports and friends and family and…well…maybe my life … Continue reading →

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The Morning News_7.24.2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Alan

I don’t know about you, but MY Facebook friends are going OFF! In some cases, people are discussing in a civilized manner the topics of the past few days. But in other ways, some people are just way outta line … Continue reading →

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Win, Win, Win! Or Not…

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Alan

My kids are, first and foremost, the greatest thing I have done with my life. I have to imagine every parent feels the same way and obviously, as parents, we all want our kids to succeed. I’ve read articles about … Continue reading →

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There’s Something To Be Said For A Guy Like Tebow…

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Alan

This is one happy guy… I’ve been working in the sports industry for some time now and I am trying to remember when a player like Tim Tebow has ever come around in sports. I’ve never seen so many people … Continue reading →

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Getting It Done

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Alan

Safe to say that the 4th grade has presented some challenges for our oldest. He’s doing his best and learning that school is a full-time job and, even though it’s difficult, he can do it with concentration and willpower. He’s … Continue reading →

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News Flash! In Case You Haven’t Heard!!!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Alan

Please Lord…make it stop! Brett Favre, the quarterback of the Green Ba…uh…New York J…wait…Minnesota? Right? Anyway…Brett Favre, superstar quarterback who is getting paid a gazillion dollars to play professional football at the ripe ol’ age of 40 or so has … Continue reading →

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Football Finale

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Alan

A Long Season Ends The past couple of days, we sat through gorgeous fall temperatures to watch Christopher play in his final 2 football games of the season. The first round his team didn’t play very well and they lost, … Continue reading →

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