With the Southeast Missouri State football team making a run into December, I can finally turn my attention onto the basketball court. And who knows what the season holds? It is just too early to tell, but it isn't too early to start asking some questions.
Will the Redhawks get healthy and start putting it together in time to be a factor in the Ohio Valley Conference?
Will the Murray State Racers put it all together and make a run like last year?
Will the Salukis be able to give big man Gene Teague enough help to compete with the big boys in the Missouri Valley Conference?
On the high school ranks, it sure looks like Sikeston and Scott City will be teams to watch again in Southeast Missouri.
Murphysboro is off and running in Southern Illinois.
But like I said it's still early, Happy Holidays and enjoy your Hoops!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Redhawks lose Heartbreaker
We are on our way back on the bus from Jacksonville State.
I wish I had better news to pass along but the Redhawks dropped a 29-27 heartbreaker to the Gamecocks.
Jacksonville State scored the winning touchdown on a 17-yard pass play with 11-seconds to play.
SEMO had taken a 27-22 lead with 4:06 to play on a Henry Harris Touchdown Run.
I had a chance to talk to Harris and quarterback Matt Scheible after the game and both were down but still optimistic about their chances in the playoffs.
At the worst, the Redhawks will share the OVC title and if Jacksonville State loses to Tennessee Tech next weekend they will win it outright. The playoff bids will come out next Sunday.
The fans on the bus are a little down but still positive about the playoffs.
Thanks for listening, time for me to get some rest.
I wish I had better news to pass along but the Redhawks dropped a 29-27 heartbreaker to the Gamecocks.
Jacksonville State scored the winning touchdown on a 17-yard pass play with 11-seconds to play.
SEMO had taken a 27-22 lead with 4:06 to play on a Henry Harris Touchdown Run.
I had a chance to talk to Harris and quarterback Matt Scheible after the game and both were down but still optimistic about their chances in the playoffs.
At the worst, the Redhawks will share the OVC title and if Jacksonville State loses to Tennessee Tech next weekend they will win it outright. The playoff bids will come out next Sunday.
The fans on the bus are a little down but still positive about the playoffs.
Thanks for listening, time for me to get some rest.
One more Quarter to go
What a game! You can feel the intensity all the way up to the press box. SEMO leading 14-13 to start the 4th quarter.
A great touchdown run by Matt Scheible helped put the Redhawks ahead.
Jacksonville State just took the lead on short td run and failed on two point coversion.
Score is now Jax State 19-14.
This may be my final blog for a while as I prepare to head down to the field to get post game.
I will have more reaction later on bus ride.
A great touchdown run by Matt Scheible helped put the Redhawks ahead.
Jacksonville State just took the lead on short td run and failed on two point coversion.
Score is now Jax State 19-14.
This may be my final blog for a while as I prepare to head down to the field to get post game.
I will have more reaction later on bus ride.
Game of big plays so far
It's halftime with Jacksonville State winning 10-7. So far it's been a game of missed opportunties for both teams.
Turnovers and bad passes have cost Jacksonville State while a couple of dropped passes really hurt SEMO on their final drive before halftime.
The Redhawks have come up big in the 2nd half all season, we'll see if they can do it again!
Turnovers and bad passes have cost Jacksonville State while a couple of dropped passes really hurt SEMO on their final drive before halftime.
The Redhawks have come up big in the 2nd half all season, we'll see if they can do it again!
Minutes from Kick off
We are only about 5-minutes from kick off. Beautiful stadium in Jacksonville.
It holds well over 20-thousand but I was told only about 10-15 thousand expected, folks from Jacksonville State tell me with Auburn and Alabama playing around same time it slows down crowd.
I bet the SEMO fans in attendance will make their fair share of noise.
It it is quite a site for an Ohio Valley Conference football game, especially one with a share of the title on the line.
The press box is amazing. Several stories high equipped with state of the art facilities across the board.
Should be fun to watch!
It holds well over 20-thousand but I was told only about 10-15 thousand expected, folks from Jacksonville State tell me with Auburn and Alabama playing around same time it slows down crowd.
I bet the SEMO fans in attendance will make their fair share of noise.
It it is quite a site for an Ohio Valley Conference football game, especially one with a share of the title on the line.
The press box is amazing. Several stories high equipped with state of the art facilities across the board.
Should be fun to watch!
Almost Kick Off
Were on the bus and on our way to Jacksonville State.
The Redhawks and Gamecocks will kick off in about two hours.
Many of the SEMO fans are dressed in Red and Black and some of the students have their faces painted and are carrying signs of encouragement.
You couldn't pick a better day for football with temperatures in the 70's.
The Jacksonville State football stadium holds over 20-thousand and apparently the fans love to tailgate. It should make for a great College football game!
The Redhawks and Gamecocks will kick off in about two hours.
Many of the SEMO fans are dressed in Red and Black and some of the students have their faces painted and are carrying signs of encouragement.
You couldn't pick a better day for football with temperatures in the 70's.
The Jacksonville State football stadium holds over 20-thousand and apparently the fans love to tailgate. It should make for a great College football game!
Game day has arrived for Redhawlks
As I sit in my hotel room waiting for kick off at Jacksonville State, I can only imagine the anticipation for the Redhawks players.
Sure, SEMO has already clinced a share of the OVC Championship and all but wrapped up a bid to the playoffs, but a win over Jacksonville State would be a perfect end to a remarkable turn-a-round season.
Since I have plenty of time on my hands before the bus leaves for the stadium, here are my four keys to victory:
1. A fast start: I think this will be very important in a big game before a large crowd on the road. If SEMO falls behind early and the home fans really get into it, this could be trouble, Then again Southeast was way behind at SIU heading into the 4th quarter and stormed back to win.
2. Turnovers: SEMO has been outstanding in this department, and when they have turned the ball over the defense has risen to the occasion. This is something coach Tony Samuel has stressed all year and it will be critical this afternoon.
3. The Rushing game: This has been SEMO'S bread and butter all season long and I don't seem them getting away from it today. It will be interesting to see how Jacksonville State tries to slow down Henry Harris and Matt Scheible. One thing the Redhawks can do is wear you down and beat you in the 4th Quarter.
4. Defense: The Southest Defense has quietly been very good and consisent all season long. The guys will have their work cut out today against an explosive Gamecocks offense that scored 49-points in a double overtime win at Ole Miss.
A couple of things are certain, this will be a very physical and emotional game.
And the bus ride back to Cape will be a lot more fun with a Redhawks victory.
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Sure, SEMO has already clinced a share of the OVC Championship and all but wrapped up a bid to the playoffs, but a win over Jacksonville State would be a perfect end to a remarkable turn-a-round season.
Since I have plenty of time on my hands before the bus leaves for the stadium, here are my four keys to victory:
1. A fast start: I think this will be very important in a big game before a large crowd on the road. If SEMO falls behind early and the home fans really get into it, this could be trouble, Then again Southeast was way behind at SIU heading into the 4th quarter and stormed back to win.
2. Turnovers: SEMO has been outstanding in this department, and when they have turned the ball over the defense has risen to the occasion. This is something coach Tony Samuel has stressed all year and it will be critical this afternoon.
3. The Rushing game: This has been SEMO'S bread and butter all season long and I don't seem them getting away from it today. It will be interesting to see how Jacksonville State tries to slow down Henry Harris and Matt Scheible. One thing the Redhawks can do is wear you down and beat you in the 4th Quarter.
4. Defense: The Southest Defense has quietly been very good and consisent all season long. The guys will have their work cut out today against an explosive Gamecocks offense that scored 49-points in a double overtime win at Ole Miss.
A couple of things are certain, this will be a very physical and emotional game.
And the bus ride back to Cape will be a lot more fun with a Redhawks victory.
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Friday, November 12, 2010
An inside perspective on big game
It's good to be in town for the big SEMO at Jacksonville State game.
I had the good fortune of driving up on the fan bus with some of the players parents.
During one stop, we started talking about the Redhawks chances tomorrow.
Some of the parents said they thought Eastern Kentucky beating Jacksonville State was a big metal lift for SEMO.
They said the players seemed fairly confident before that game, but really confident afterwards that they could win at Jacksonville.
I thought that was an interesting perspective and it will be even more interesting to see how it plays out on the field.
Don't know if you knew this, but this marks the 2nd time Southeast and Jacksonville State have played for the OVC title. The Gamecocks won the title game 22-17 in 2003 to earn a bid to the playoffs.
No doubht the Redhawks will look to turn the tables Saturday.
I had the good fortune of driving up on the fan bus with some of the players parents.
During one stop, we started talking about the Redhawks chances tomorrow.
Some of the parents said they thought Eastern Kentucky beating Jacksonville State was a big metal lift for SEMO.
They said the players seemed fairly confident before that game, but really confident afterwards that they could win at Jacksonville.
I thought that was an interesting perspective and it will be even more interesting to see how it plays out on the field.
Don't know if you knew this, but this marks the 2nd time Southeast and Jacksonville State have played for the OVC title. The Gamecocks won the title game 22-17 in 2003 to earn a bid to the playoffs.
No doubht the Redhawks will look to turn the tables Saturday.
A bus ride to remember
As the final miles wind down on our 8-hour bus ride to Jacksonville State, I couldn't have met a nicer and more interesting group.
The trip was filled with good conversation, good movies and some trivia questions thrown in to keep things interesting.
Trivia aside, here are some of things I have learned on my way to Alabama.
A couple of the SEMO employees on the bus have worked with SEMO football stand outs Henry "H2" Harris and Joshua "JJ" Jackson. Both guys got great reports. By the way Center Sean Middleton worked as a studio camera operator at KFVS and was great to work with as well.
Also on the bus I learned of a man who provides the team with the little Debbie Snack Cakes, another guy who is on the chain gang at Houck stadium marking first downs and finally a couple of families who traveled from the West Coast to watch their sons play in this huge OVC game.
It has been a lot of fun and the game hasn't even started yet.
The trip was filled with good conversation, good movies and some trivia questions thrown in to keep things interesting.
Trivia aside, here are some of things I have learned on my way to Alabama.
A couple of the SEMO employees on the bus have worked with SEMO football stand outs Henry "H2" Harris and Joshua "JJ" Jackson. Both guys got great reports. By the way Center Sean Middleton worked as a studio camera operator at KFVS and was great to work with as well.
Also on the bus I learned of a man who provides the team with the little Debbie Snack Cakes, another guy who is on the chain gang at Houck stadium marking first downs and finally a couple of families who traveled from the West Coast to watch their sons play in this huge OVC game.
It has been a lot of fun and the game hasn't even started yet.
A working Lunch with the Redhawks
The Redhawks fan bus rolls on, we are now a little over two hours away from Jacksonville State.
I just finished a great lunch with SEMO Athletic Director John Shafer.
It's amazing how much you can learn in 45-minutes.
Here's just a couple of the cool tidbits I picked up on from Mr. Shafer.
He worked in the Geogia Bulldogs Athletic Department when the great Herschel Walker was a Freshman running back. Shafer told me Walker used to baby sit his son and would do up to 1-thousand push ups a day. If this dosen't surprise you this might----Walker would do those push ups with his son sitting on his back while watching Soap Operas. Apparently, Herschel is a big fans of Soaps.
Schafer also informed me that SEMO Basketball coach Dickey Nutt is a golfing Buddy with Chicago Bears Hall of Fame Linebacker Dick Butkus.
I could only imagine what I would learn over dinner.
I just finished a great lunch with SEMO Athletic Director John Shafer.
It's amazing how much you can learn in 45-minutes.
Here's just a couple of the cool tidbits I picked up on from Mr. Shafer.
He worked in the Geogia Bulldogs Athletic Department when the great Herschel Walker was a Freshman running back. Shafer told me Walker used to baby sit his son and would do up to 1-thousand push ups a day. If this dosen't surprise you this might----Walker would do those push ups with his son sitting on his back while watching Soap Operas. Apparently, Herschel is a big fans of Soaps.
Schafer also informed me that SEMO Basketball coach Dickey Nutt is a golfing Buddy with Chicago Bears Hall of Fame Linebacker Dick Butkus.
I could only imagine what I would learn over dinner.
Jacksonville State here we come
Hello friends, the bus trip continues to Jacksonville State. We are now passing through Nashville, Tennessee with about 3-4 hours of drive time left.
Our 33-person crew includes SEMO Athletic Director John Shafer, SEMO ticket manager Joyce Penny and assistant ticket manager Marcia Hendrix.
We also have parents of SEMO players, Southeast students and numerous fans.
To pass the time we are watching the Movie "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock about NFL player Michael Oher.
There is a lot of anticipation about tomorrows game, I could only imagine what kind of ride we will have on the way back if the Redhawks win the OVC Title outright!
I have been told SEMO will practice later this afternoon. I'll have more on this later on.
Sorry, got to run were getting to stop to eat.
Our 33-person crew includes SEMO Athletic Director John Shafer, SEMO ticket manager Joyce Penny and assistant ticket manager Marcia Hendrix.
We also have parents of SEMO players, Southeast students and numerous fans.
To pass the time we are watching the Movie "The Blind Side" with Sandra Bullock about NFL player Michael Oher.
There is a lot of anticipation about tomorrows game, I could only imagine what kind of ride we will have on the way back if the Redhawks win the OVC Title outright!
I have been told SEMO will practice later this afternoon. I'll have more on this later on.
Sorry, got to run were getting to stop to eat.
On my way to Jacksonville State
Hello all, we are on our way via bus to Jacksonville State to watch the SEMO vs. Jacksonville State game for the Ohio Valley Conference Title.
I joined over thirty Redhawks fans this morning as we departed the Show Me Center at 8:00am.
The drive should take about 7-8 hours. We will eat in Murphysboro and continue on from there. So far a great group pumped up for the big game!!!
I joined over thirty Redhawks fans this morning as we departed the Show Me Center at 8:00am.
The drive should take about 7-8 hours. We will eat in Murphysboro and continue on from there. So far a great group pumped up for the big game!!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Great football matchups ahead
The schedule makers couldn't have picked a better set up for district play in Southeast Missouri.
Keep this in mind, only two of the following three teams will make it to the playoffs from their District: Cape Central, Farmington and Sikeston.
Check out the Breakdown:
Cape Central: The Tigers have pulled off a remarkable turn-a-round. Going from winless last season to unbeaten at 7-0 this year under Rich Payne heading into Districts.
Farmington: The Knights have been a high flying picture of consistency over the years and this year is no different. Farmington is 6-and-1 putting up 70-points in a recent win at Poplar Bluff.
Sikeston: Coach Kent Gibbs is working his magic again this season. The Bulldogs who are coming off a State Runner-up finish are undefeated and have yet to be seriously challenged.
Here are your featured games heading into the next three weeks of District play:
Friday October 15th
Cape Central at Farmington
Thursday October 21st
Sikeston at Cape Central
Thursday October 28th
Sikeston at Farmington
Fasten your seat belts, this should be one very bumpy and exciting ride!
Keep this in mind, only two of the following three teams will make it to the playoffs from their District: Cape Central, Farmington and Sikeston.
Check out the Breakdown:
Cape Central: The Tigers have pulled off a remarkable turn-a-round. Going from winless last season to unbeaten at 7-0 this year under Rich Payne heading into Districts.
Farmington: The Knights have been a high flying picture of consistency over the years and this year is no different. Farmington is 6-and-1 putting up 70-points in a recent win at Poplar Bluff.
Sikeston: Coach Kent Gibbs is working his magic again this season. The Bulldogs who are coming off a State Runner-up finish are undefeated and have yet to be seriously challenged.
Here are your featured games heading into the next three weeks of District play:
Friday October 15th
Cape Central at Farmington
Thursday October 21st
Sikeston at Cape Central
Thursday October 28th
Sikeston at Farmington
Fasten your seat belts, this should be one very bumpy and exciting ride!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Some general sports thoughts
Ok, you want to talk about some sports, here are some of my general thoughts.
The Rams payed a lot for Sam Bradford, and this guy is living up to the hype.
As long as he stays healthy, Bradford has the potential to be a good one for many years to come.
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel continues to do a good job winning games despite his teams problems off the field.
Sikeston and Cape Central could both be unbeaten when they meet on Thursday October 22nd. How many of us would have guessed this before the season started?
The SEMO football team will go for four in a row Saturday at Eastern Illinois. How many of us would have guessed this before the season started?
Should be another big weekend, see you on Heartland Football Friday.
The Rams payed a lot for Sam Bradford, and this guy is living up to the hype.
As long as he stays healthy, Bradford has the potential to be a good one for many years to come.
Missouri coach Gary Pinkel continues to do a good job winning games despite his teams problems off the field.
Sikeston and Cape Central could both be unbeaten when they meet on Thursday October 22nd. How many of us would have guessed this before the season started?
The SEMO football team will go for four in a row Saturday at Eastern Illinois. How many of us would have guessed this before the season started?
Should be another big weekend, see you on Heartland Football Friday.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Huge game for SEMO football team
The Southeast Missouri State football team has a great opportunity this Saturday against Tennessee Tech.
The Redhawks are coming off one of their biggest wins in school history when they beat 5th ranked SIU Saturday 24-21 in Carbondale.
With that win Southeast improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
If you factor in the magnitude of that victory coupled with this being the home opener and family weekend at Houck stadium a big crowd should be on hand.
In fact, I have heard people talk about going to the game that haven't attended a SEMO football game in years.
This will be a great chance for the Redhawks to showcase their team to the community!
It will be very interesting to see if Southeast will make the most of this opportunity.
If for some reason you can't make it person check out our webcast on kfvs12.com.
The Redhawks are coming off one of their biggest wins in school history when they beat 5th ranked SIU Saturday 24-21 in Carbondale.
With that win Southeast improved to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the Ohio Valley Conference.
If you factor in the magnitude of that victory coupled with this being the home opener and family weekend at Houck stadium a big crowd should be on hand.
In fact, I have heard people talk about going to the game that haven't attended a SEMO football game in years.
This will be a great chance for the Redhawks to showcase their team to the community!
It will be very interesting to see if Southeast will make the most of this opportunity.
If for some reason you can't make it person check out our webcast on kfvs12.com.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
All Eyes will be on Houck Stadium Friday Night
The atmosphere should be quite different Friday night when the Jackson Indians football team plays Cape Central.
When I started at KFVS some six years ago, Jackson was in complete control of the series.
In fact, the Indians have won every game since I've been here, most of the time by lopsided margins.
But this year appears to be a different story, the Tigers are 3-and-0 and Jackson is 2-and-1.
To truly appreciate these numbers, Cape Central had only won one game in the past two years.
Rich Payne has the players believing and WINNING.
Having said all this, I would expect Van Hitt and the Indians to bring their "A" game to Houck Stadium Friday night.
And like any rivalry game, you just never know how the emotions will play out on the field.
Payne talks about experience being a key factor in the Tigers turnaround.
Hitt talks about his team looking to make progress.
Come Friday night, we'll see how both of these factors play out.
Hope you can make it out, if not we'll webcast the game live on kfvs12.com.
When I started at KFVS some six years ago, Jackson was in complete control of the series.
In fact, the Indians have won every game since I've been here, most of the time by lopsided margins.
But this year appears to be a different story, the Tigers are 3-and-0 and Jackson is 2-and-1.
To truly appreciate these numbers, Cape Central had only won one game in the past two years.
Rich Payne has the players believing and WINNING.
Having said all this, I would expect Van Hitt and the Indians to bring their "A" game to Houck Stadium Friday night.
And like any rivalry game, you just never know how the emotions will play out on the field.
Payne talks about experience being a key factor in the Tigers turnaround.
Hitt talks about his team looking to make progress.
Come Friday night, we'll see how both of these factors play out.
Hope you can make it out, if not we'll webcast the game live on kfvs12.com.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Great time of year
My headline simply reads Great time of year, because this may be the best time of year for a sports fan.
I know the NCAA Basketball tournament is great and the Super Bowl is just that Super!
I could go on and on but lets talk about now.
The high school football season is well underway, the college football season is just getting rolling and the NFL will kick off in full force this weekend.
I haven't even mentioned the baseball playoff races. You throw in the feeling of fall and it's off the charts.
Hope your enjoying it as much as me.
See you Friday night on Heartland Football Friday!
I know the NCAA Basketball tournament is great and the Super Bowl is just that Super!
I could go on and on but lets talk about now.
The high school football season is well underway, the college football season is just getting rolling and the NFL will kick off in full force this weekend.
I haven't even mentioned the baseball playoff races. You throw in the feeling of fall and it's off the charts.
Hope your enjoying it as much as me.
See you Friday night on Heartland Football Friday!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Hard work pays off for Cape Central Football team
The Cape Central football team has experienced some lean times in recent years.
The Tigers finished 1-and-19 in the first two years of head coach Rich Payne.
But following Friday nights 41-6 victory over New Madrid County Central, it's a great time to be a Tiger.
From the outside looking in, the outcome may come as a shock. But to those keeping a close eye on the Cape Central program over the past few years, the teams sudden success should not be a huge surprise.
The reason appears to be simple, the players have bought into Rich Payne's system. I had an opportunity to stand on the Tigers sideline last year against Jackson and the teams enthusiasm even in defeat was sky high!
I've also talked to some of the parents of some Cape seniors who tell me how hard the guys have been working to turn this thing around.
Although it's way too early to call 2010 a turnaround season just yet, the Tigers have already taken one giant step forward.
See you Friday night on Heartland Football Friday.
The Tigers finished 1-and-19 in the first two years of head coach Rich Payne.
But following Friday nights 41-6 victory over New Madrid County Central, it's a great time to be a Tiger.
From the outside looking in, the outcome may come as a shock. But to those keeping a close eye on the Cape Central program over the past few years, the teams sudden success should not be a huge surprise.
The reason appears to be simple, the players have bought into Rich Payne's system. I had an opportunity to stand on the Tigers sideline last year against Jackson and the teams enthusiasm even in defeat was sky high!
I've also talked to some of the parents of some Cape seniors who tell me how hard the guys have been working to turn this thing around.
Although it's way too early to call 2010 a turnaround season just yet, the Tigers have already taken one giant step forward.
See you Friday night on Heartland Football Friday.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Heartland Football Friday Crew is Ready for Kick Off
It's almost time to Kick off week two of Heartland Football Friday.
This Friday August 27th marks the regular season opener for teams in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
We'll also Webcast the game New Madrid County Central at Cape Central live on kfvs12.com.
But what I really want to talk about is our outstanding Heartland Football Friday crew.
We have a full staff of photographers, reporters, scorekeepers and an entire production crew dedicated to putting out a quality product every friday night.
Oh, I forgot to mention a sports anchor who loves working with these folks!
I can't help but get excited about the teamwork--afterall, it boils down to giving you best highlights, scores and live reports in the Heartland.
See you Friday night on KFVS 12!!!
This Friday August 27th marks the regular season opener for teams in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois.
We'll also Webcast the game New Madrid County Central at Cape Central live on kfvs12.com.
But what I really want to talk about is our outstanding Heartland Football Friday crew.
We have a full staff of photographers, reporters, scorekeepers and an entire production crew dedicated to putting out a quality product every friday night.
Oh, I forgot to mention a sports anchor who loves working with these folks!
I can't help but get excited about the teamwork--afterall, it boils down to giving you best highlights, scores and live reports in the Heartland.
See you Friday night on KFVS 12!!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Football ready to Heat up Heartland
The Heartland high school and college football seasons are just about upon us.
With area colleges kicking off practice this week.
SEMO will actually hold a conditioning test on Wednesday August 4th before the the Redhawks hold their first official practice on Thursday.
The high school guys kick it in gear next week. With Missouri practicing for the first time on Monday August 9th. Illinois opens up on Wednesday.
It's all setting the table for our season premiere of Heartland Football Friday on August 20th.
With area colleges kicking off practice this week.
SEMO will actually hold a conditioning test on Wednesday August 4th before the the Redhawks hold their first official practice on Thursday.
The high school guys kick it in gear next week. With Missouri practicing for the first time on Monday August 9th. Illinois opens up on Wednesday.
It's all setting the table for our season premiere of Heartland Football Friday on August 20th.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Great Time for Sports Fans
I'm not sure if there's actually a bad time of year for sports fans but the start of April is a lot of fun.
It all tips off with the final four Saturday in Indianapolis. How about those Butler Bulldogs--just a win over Michigan State away from playing for a national title in front of their home town fans.
The Cardinals will throw out the first pitch on their season Monday at Cincinnati.
St. Louis appears to be loaded offensively and defensively. Like any team, the key will be keeping the pitching staff healthy and of course that guy named Pujols.
The Cubs were picked by many to win the division last year but injuries and inconsistent play did them in. We'll see how they do flying under the radar in 2010.
How about those Rams? It sure looks like Oklahoma Quarterback Sam Bradford will be their top pick in the NFL draft. If not Bradford, I think it's a safe bet St. Louis will make a move for another Quarterback.
Hey, I talked to Scott City native and former Kansas State All-American Track and Field athlete Loren Groves today. Loren will compete in the Hammer Throw Friday at the Joey Haines Invitational at SEMO.
See you next time.
It all tips off with the final four Saturday in Indianapolis. How about those Butler Bulldogs--just a win over Michigan State away from playing for a national title in front of their home town fans.
The Cardinals will throw out the first pitch on their season Monday at Cincinnati.
St. Louis appears to be loaded offensively and defensively. Like any team, the key will be keeping the pitching staff healthy and of course that guy named Pujols.
The Cubs were picked by many to win the division last year but injuries and inconsistent play did them in. We'll see how they do flying under the radar in 2010.
How about those Rams? It sure looks like Oklahoma Quarterback Sam Bradford will be their top pick in the NFL draft. If not Bradford, I think it's a safe bet St. Louis will make a move for another Quarterback.
Hey, I talked to Scott City native and former Kansas State All-American Track and Field athlete Loren Groves today. Loren will compete in the Hammer Throw Friday at the Joey Haines Invitational at SEMO.
See you next time.
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