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Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes
“Put it back.” My Mom (about a gazillion times) I’m a huge fan of The Masters. I have been for as long as I can remember. I have been fortunate to attend several tournaments, actually work a couple (thank … Continue reading
Posted in Golf, golf on tv, sports
Tagged Amen Corner, Greg Norman, Larry Mize, Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd, Sergio Garcia, The Masters, White Dogwood
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It’s Official!
“The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.” George Foreman There is so much to talk about dear readers. First and foremost, let me give some hearty congratulations to the North … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, sports
Tagged Gonzaga, Mark Few, NCAa March Madness, Roy Williams, The Masters, UNC
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Pick A Winner
I am a terrible prognosticator. I realize it. I readily admit it. I know why it’s true. I bet with my heart and not with my head. All you have to do is look at my 2017 March Madness Bracket … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, Golf, sports
Tagged March Madness, The Final Four, The Masters
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Home Means Nevada
“I tell ya, I get no respect. If I was a politician I would be honest.” Rodney Dangerfield The year was 2004, it was March. We were at a bar in Myrtle Beach or Austin, Texas, or West Palm … Continue reading
TV Sports Graphics “Unforced Errors”
“A good decision is based on knowledge and not numbers.” Plato As 2016 turned into 2017 I secretly hoped the folks that head up the graphics departments at various television networks would have finally come to their senses. Oh well. … Continue reading
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I Long To Be Bowled Over Again
We in the Hirshland household are not necessarily resolute people, instead we prefer to think of ourselves as goal oriented. So, at the beginning of each new year we don’t fall prey to the resolution trap and make vague and … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, sports
Tagged CFP, Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl
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Arnold Palmer 1929-2016
I first wrote this piece on April, 11 2016. Since then Muhammed Ali and now the great Arnold Palmer have passed. May they rest in peace. “Mama, put my guns in the ground I can’t shoot them anymore. That … Continue reading
Just Musing, Pondering and Pandering
Pressure is an interesting thing. Many great athletes succumb to it at times, the best in the world embrace it. Those of us who don’t deal with it in any way, shape or meaningful form have no idea. The start … Continue reading
A Cut Above
This is your captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts because we are about to descend deep into the weeds. Thank you for your attention and we will advise when it is safe to move about the cabin again. The … Continue reading
Posted in general observations, Golf, golf on tv, sports
Tagged FOX, Golf Channel, PGA TOUR, USGA
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Playing The Woman Card
A couple of posts ago wrote about my affinity and enthusiasm for the United States Open Championship. I opined that if you are a golfer or golf fan, it’s a must-see in person kind of event. While that remains my … Continue reading
