Poker

I'd like to take a minute to talk about Poker. Why poker? Well, I don't find a problem with a little wager here and there between friends. Unfortunately, I have a lot of friends that live around the country. My best friend is about to move to Buffalo. A good portion of my friends still in Kokomo. I also have friends in Miami, Denver, Los Angeles, and North Carolina. That makes it hard to get together for a weekly game.

Fortunately, we're familiar with the best poker sites online. These include some of the best poker sites for texas hold 'em. this allows us to get together, despite time zones, and play against each other at any time. We've all come a long way fromt he days of rollin' on the west-side of Kokomo. Now we can play without going to Vegas or even leaving our homes.

Dale

Dale Earnhardt Jr Needs Better Equipment to Compete
Guest written by our friend Gladys Fuentes
Dale Earnhardt Jr went to Hendrick Motorsports with the intention of winning. He watched from afar as Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon competed for wins and championships, as he struggled with Dale Earnhardt Incorporated. When Dale Jr watched a young Kyle Busch jump in the seat of a Hendrick car and win in his first season, he knew they were the team.
Dale Jr left the company his father founded and moved to Hendrick Motorsports. The move was a tame version of the LeBron James free agency fiasco but just as big in NASCAR circles. Now three years removed from the decision, Dale Jr has not met with the success many had anticipated.
Dale Earnhardt Jr made a statement in the July Nationwide race when he said he would drive a number 3 Chevy in the Daytona 250. The car, decked out in Wrangler blue and yellow, holds a special place in Dale Earnhardt Jr's heart. The race was to be a vindication for Dale Earnhardt Jr fans and more importantly himself.
I watched the beautiful Wrangler number 3 shine in the lights of Daytona during the NASCAR telecast on the channels my cable tv offers in Ohio. It as an emotional win for Dale Jr and his fans. A night to remember. On that humid July night Dale Earnhardt Jr proved to the NASCAR community he can win if he has the right equipment.

Georgia

The UGA Bulldogs
Authored by Raymond Whitney
I'm from a town about twenty miles north of Athens, Georgia. Around here, everyone seems to have Bulldog fever during football season. I'm no different. The University of Georgia Bulldogs are easily my favorite college football team. I grew up watching their games with my father and brother. This fall, I will resume watching them on my best choice tv. I even record the games to watch again later during the week.
On game days, that little town is flooded! One of my most nostalgic childhood memories comes from watching the Bulldogs play at Sanford Stadium in Athens. I loved watching the excitement of all of the fans. My father even allowed me to have my face painted red and black. I own tons of UGA paraphernalia, including a bumper sticker, three t-shirts, five hats, and a warm-up suit. My favorite piece of paraphernalia is a T-shirt that says, "How 'bout them dogs?" I know it sounds so hillbilly-ish, but I love it! I've had it since I was thirteen, but it still fits. I wear it almost every Saturday during football season.
I have an uncle who brags about watching Herschel Walker play for the Bulldogs back in the 80s. I'm not old enough to remember Walker, but I do remember Hines Ward, Champ Bailey, and Boss Bailey. They were my favorite players.

LSU

Geaux Tigers!
Guest post written by my buddy Angelo Cooper
Geaux Tigers! Louisiana State University is obviously the greatest sports team to ever exist. Tiger Stadium is the place to be during college football season. As a student, nothing compared to watchign the game with all of your friends. Getting drunk and rowdy before, during and after was the thing to do. Now that I am not in school anymore, my buddies and I gather around my tv hd to watch the big game. We throw a huge barbecue or tailgating party and the rest is history. This is a huge bonding experience to relive our good ole days of college. They were not kidding when they say this is the best 4 years of your life- football, chicks and beer 24/7.
When we won the national championship a few years ago, that was easily one of the best nights I had in all four years of my college experience. Everyone was going wild in Baton Rouge for those who could not make it to the game. New Orleans was packed with fans spilling out of the bars late into the night. I will never forget the pride we all received from watching our boys win that trophy and claim to stardom. Nothing will ever compare to that moment.
At Louisiana State, football is more then just a sport- it is a way of life.

Underdogs?

We're once again getting disrespected by arrogant Domers, but at least we can rest in the fact that the players themselves will take us seriously. See, I don't have a problem with Notre Dame as a team per se. The coaches, players, and administration approach the game the same way that the other 119 teams do. It is the majority of their fans that annoys the crap out of me. That is why I wish for debacles when it comes to the football program. Many Notre Dame fans have lost every concept of reality when it comes to their football program. They see Purdue on the schedule and assume it is still 1990, therefore an easy win. Nevermind that we have challenged them in almost every game for the past 15 years. A loss to Purdue in the opener under Brian Kelly would cause most Notre Dame fans to freak out. They're already a 10.5 point favorite, of which 9.5 points accounts for the "Notre Dame factor". I don't often talk about a football spread here, but this is one time I'll make an exception because of how ludicrous it is.

Now wouldn't that be delicious? We have the personnel to do it, too.

While I will look at the defense and special teams later this week, the offense has been and will continue to be the driving force of our program. Rarely has it been a problem, except for 2001 and 2008. More often than not, we can score points on anyone. It has been our defense, specifically against the run, that has cost us.

Last year was slightly different. Moving the football was rarely a problem last year. Holding on to it was. Turnovers were the direct cause of losses to Oregon, Northwestern, Northern Illinois, and Michigan State. If our offense can hold on to the football things should drastically improve.

Tampa

The Tampa Buccaneers Will Make Their Move This Season On Satellite TV

The article written by Alonso Kramer

I enjoy watching The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on direcTV. They are my favorite team. They also are one of the most exciting up and coming teams that is in The National Football League today. Everyone in the city is excited and delighted with the Glazier Family deciding to undergo a complete rebuilding phase. This will give the team a chance to have a bright future within several seasons.

Head Coach Raheem Morris seems to have the team heading in the right direction. He provides plenty of enthusiasm to a young locker room. This can bolster the mentality of the younger players that are trying to step up and make huge plays this year.

I am happy with the first round pick that The Buccaneers made in this years draft. First rounder Gerald McCoy was dominant in the collegiate ranks and is expected to play with the same amount of intensity that he displayed in Oklahoma. He shall be a force to be reckoned with!

Tampa's uniforms are extremely exceptional! I think today's teams colors and logo is more suitable for this football era. In my opinion, the colors orange and white seemed to have a negative effect on the team's winning spirit. Raymond James Stadium is superb when you consider all of the amenities that are available for the fans.

Repair Pal

Sometimes you need to find a good place to have an oil change. I know I do because I can't afford a new car right now. I need to take care of the car I do have because it is paid for and that means no car payment every month. As a result, I take care of what I have by making sure my Jeep is in good working order. Spending a little money now is better than a lot of money later in case a major repair is needed. I even recently had a brake job done.

Of course, I don't have an Acura TL, so if I ever do purchase one I'll know what to do with it. Sometimes searching for repair services on a foreign car can be tough. I know if I am ever in need of Houston auto repair I will have to do some serious searching for a good fix. Fortunately, This may come in handy next spring of the Boilers make the Final Four.

TV time

It used to be that the Big Ten Network was offered only on Satellite packages like Direct TV here in Indianapolis, IN. It sucked too. See, I would be the first to get the service, but there was a giant building in my way tot eh south. When you compound that with the fact I had nothing to physically attach the satellite dish to, it made things very difficult. Fortunately,t here are other Dish specials available.

Fortunately, I was doing some research and I found that BlogTelevision.net, which is a great source for the information I need when I can't get Cox.com or timewarnercable.com. Those cable specials aren't available to me in Brighthouse land. It is certainly better than dealing with brighthouse Networks, who could not master the simple concept of supplying their customers with something that was clearly wanted. Now that the matter is solved I am a much happier person on days where a basketball games is on. Brighthouse specials have allowed me to get BTN.That means no more ESPN Gametracker for me.

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