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Pre-Season ACC Power Rankings

A few things to mention before I offer my ACC Power rankings. Firstly, this won’t be a consistent weekly digest. For that, Robert Reinhard of Blogger So Dear does a phenomenal job and I recommend his #GoACC Power Rankings. Also, these should not be viewed as projected standings because standings are to some extent dictated … Continue reading →

BREAKING: Clemson to Build New Basketball Arena

(8/17/2013) – I’ve just heard from sources in Clemson, that the University will soon announce plans to build a new basketball-only facility connected to, but separate from, Littlejohn Coliseum. The new arena is expected to be named after a major donor. Littlejohn Coliseum will continue to be used for concerts and miscellaneous events such as … Continue reading →

Glow by Royal Teeth – Album Review

“Glow” marks the debut album for Royal Teeth, and it comes with decent hype as the album’s lead single, “Wild,” was featured on a Buick Verano commerical and received some radio play (on SiriusXM AltNation). The band also played on Carson Daily Live. Still, this is a group most haven’t heard of so I’m just as interested in … Continue reading →

Who Should be the College Gameday Guest Picker at Clemson?

It wasn’t hard to predict, but now we officially know that College Gameday’s first stop of 2013 will be at Clemson for their season opener against #5 UGA (Coaches Poll). It was announced on College Football Live. As one of the fun traditions of the show, a guest picker will likely be invited to project winners … Continue reading →

ACC Pick’em League

Join up! For years I’ve had a top 25 NCAA Football Pick’em group using confidence points. Now that the ACC is up to 14 teams, it can generally provide at least six games per week and as many as 14. So forget about spreads and 10:30 games on the West coast and pick every game … Continue reading →

Moral Relativism Even Repudiated by Atheist – Reasonable Faith

Ages ago, I wrote two posts that sparked a lively debate. The first, a repudiation of Moral Relativism, the second a follow-up with a real life example from CNN. In 2011, there was a debate on the topic “are there objective morals without God.” Shockingly (one debater is a “militant atheist”) it takes place at Notre … Continue reading →

Football Season Preview – 2013 Clemson Tigers

It’s been a long and anxious wait for August 31st, but we’re getting close. As I previously wrote, this is the most anticipated Clemson football season in memory and expectations couldn’t be higher. That’s because Tajh Boyd decided to return for his redshirt senior season, a decision that vaulted him into Heisman discussion and Clemson … Continue reading →

Yankees Could Benefit from Pedroia Extension, A-Rod Suspension

As rumors about Dustin Pedroia’s contract extension began to grow and gain credibility, it looked like a big dollar agree would affect Robinson Cano. That is, it would push contract negotiations with Robinson Cano, who enters free agency this offseason, beyond reason. To the contrary, Pedroia inked a 7-year, $100 million extension which will be … Continue reading →

Brad Miller Slugs Two, Plays Slick Defense

I’ve written quite a bit about Brad Miller, the former Clemson Tiger, and his rise to the Seattle and the top of the Mariner’s lineup. Last night, all my ranting and raving was given vindication as he had the best game of his young career. After a leading off the game with a single, he … Continue reading →

Andrew McMahon Performs in Asheville

When Andrew McMahon formerly the head man of Something Corporate and then Jack’s Mannequin, disbanded the latter, I was disappointed, but not totally distraught. I had already wondered if his best music was behind him (and knew it wouldn’t be the end of him making music). Jack’s Mannequin’s most recent album (People and Things), although … Continue reading →

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