Manny's Millions (Yeah, I know it's canned)

So, Manny gets $300 million for ten years? Hmm. . . let's pray he stays healthy out in San Diego as a Padre.

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One Week From Today!

My beloved Texas Rangers return for a real game in one week! I am excited to know this. Woohoo!

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NFL Conference Championships

I admit I haven't watched the NFL until the playoffs began in earnest. Now we have the AFC Championship featuring the Kansas City Chiefs (Texas Tech's own Patrick Mahomes, II) vs. the New England Patriots. Yawn. In the NFC Championship, the LA Rams (who beat my Dallas Cowboys!) face the New Orleans Saints.

• LA Rams vs. New Orleans Saints
• Kansas City Chiefs vs. New England Patriots

Why not?

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Another Installment of Rivalry Week

NCAA Football

There are four games on slate today. Some will have predictable outcomes; others won't.

Last week: 6-4
Season total: 80-52

• Texas vs. Kansas
• UCF vs. South Florida
• Oklahoma vs. West Virginia
• Washington vs. Washington State

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UCF is Still Undefeated, 23-0. . .

NCAA Football

This week:6-4
Season total: 80-52

1. Northwestern vs. Minnesota
2. Michigan State vs. Nebraska
3. USC vs. UCLA 
4. UCONN vs. East Carolina
5. Syracuse vs. Notre Dame
6. Georgia State vs. Appalachian State
7. West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State 
8. UAB vs. Texas A&M
9. Iowa State vs. Texas
10. Cincinnati vs. UCF  - still undefeated. Hmm. . . 

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Panthers' Season Ends and Football Heats Up. . .

Friday Night Lights
Well, my Panthers ran out of time last night against Sachse. Next year, boys! There is always next year. I remain Panther true. Black and gold! Always bold!

NCAA Football

Alabama is playing The Citadel for what reason? To show how many points they can rack up on some ROTC, future defenders of the Constitution individuals? Harrumph.

Last week:11-4
Season total: 74-48

1. Northwestern vs. Minnesota
2. Michigan State vs. Nebraska
3. USC vs. UCLA - not wild about them defacing the Bruin. Just beat them on the field, huh?
4. UCONN vs. East Carolina
5. Syracuse vs. Notre Dame
6. Georgia State vs. Appalachian State
7. West Virginia vs. Oklahoma State - I hope my niece forgives her auntie. . . 
8. UAB vs. Texas A&M
9. Iowa State vs. Texas - wishful thinking, but I'm hoping for sad times in Austin tonight.
10. Cincinnati vs. UCF  - the site of today's College Game Day program. 

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Let's See How November Rolls. . .

NCAA Football

This week: 2-1
Season total: 65-45

Friday's Games:

• Louisville vs. Syracuse
• Fresno State vs. Boise State

Saturday's Games:

1. Ohio State vs. Michigan State
2. Navy vs. UCF
3. Ole Miss vs. Texas A&M
4. Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma
5. Washington State vs. Colorado
6. Baylor vs. Iowa State
7. Appalachian State vs. Texas State
8. Auburn vs. Georgia
9. Florida State vs. Notre Dame
10. Texas vs. Texas Tech - Guns up!
11. Clemson vs. Boston College - College Game Day will be fun, but Sunday will be sadness.
12. Cal vs. USC

Friday Night Lights

Plano East Panthers vs. Dallas Jesuit, Panthers prevailed 58-44. On to the playoffs.

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