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Live From The Coliseum

December 31st, 2007 · 3 Comments

I added a plug-in to my blog software which finally allows me to blog from my cell phone. We’ll see how this goes.
The Hawks are currently down 2-0 to the rival Seattle Thunderbirds halfway through the first period. As bad as things look now, it’s not nearly as bad as Katie Harmon’s national anthem. If […]

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Tags: Local · Winter Hawks

Weekend Wrap-Up

December 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Blazers: Did I mention I picked up a ticket package a few weeks back? I gave a few of the seats away for Christmas and will no doubt be giving a few more out as things come up down the line. 20 games for $100 is a helluva deal. Yesterday’s game […]

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Tags: Arizona Cardinals · Man City · Sports · Trail Blazers · Winter Hawks

From My Cold, Dead Hands

December 31st, 2007 · No Comments

From Dwight Jaynes’ column this morning:
If you’re over 21, leave the replica jerseys to the kids. Honestly, even the throwbacks look weird on adults — particularly adults with potbellies.
No can do. I’m not saving my pennies for that Mitchell and Ness Twardzik jersey just so I can display it in my bedroom.  Besides, it […]

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Tags: Sports · Trail Blazers