Saturday, December 29, 2012

BSD- Deacons Set to Face Fighting Camels



After a 73-52 loss to Virginia Tech in last weekend's conference opener, one could forgive the Lady Deacs for welcoming some immediate down time to enjoy the holidays. The Deacons (5-6) have had a rough learning curve as they get used to a new coaching staff and a new system. However, that learning curve grows sharper with the advent of conference play and a visit by North Carolina State looming on January 6.

Friday, December 28, 2012

BSD- Hurting for Duke: A Confession

Today, I hurt for Duke.
I can't explain why I was somewhat emotionally invested in last night's Belk Bowl featuring Duke and Cincinnati. The game itself had little significance nationally, was nowhere near a sellout and featured two teams that are largely blips on anyone's football radar (save for their core fan bases). In fact,until the University of Tennessee made Butch Jones its head coach a couple of weeks ago I knew nothing about UC except that senior Ralph David Abernathy IV was related to the celebrated leader of the Civil Rights movement.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Merry Christmas! Or Merry Bowl-mas (Whichever)



On August 24th, 2012, my midlife crisis went into full effect and Finally Friday! was born.  I wasn't sure what would come of it, other than that I would keep plugging to see what would happen.  After all, writing and talking about sports is all I've ever wanted to do.  Period.