Posted by Adam Butler on August 27, 2009
Last week I brought you Balentine’s Day. This week I am giving you a peek back into the experience that was Jim Robken, the Hog Wild Band, and Barnhill South. (check out the scoreboard)
This will be a weekly feature here at BlogHawgs.com until the Hoop Hogs are relevant again, or Billy Gillispie gets another DWI.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
He has certainly become a voice for conservatives, but that doesn’t make Richard Posner all bad. After all, he did work for some pretty signifigant figures from the left (most notably Justice Brennan and Thurgood Marshall, before he also became a SC justice). Over his life Posner has come perhaps the most recognizable legal scholar of his time. Even if I disagree, I usually read his op-eds in the Wall Street Journal because I know they’re smartly written.
I say all that to say, when he’s right he’s right. I found this while doing some research on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. Even as a true believer in government, this seems out of bounds to me. Over-correction can sometimes be worse than what you were trying to avoid in the first place. This strikes me as one of those times.
Congress has just created a commission, modeled on the 9/11 Commission, to inquire into the causes of the financial crisis. It will report its findings by the end of next year. One might have thought that a proposal to overhaul consumer finance would await a determination of the role of consumer credit practices in the crisis.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
“Inside Razroback Football with Bobby Petrino” has plenty of changes in store for the 2009 season. I think these all sound like welcome changes, too. Coach Petrino is one of the best in his profession, but he is no TV guy. This will add to the show a lot.
Other changes include a segment devoted to a look ahead for the upcoming week and an in-depth scouting report against the next opponent. The show will also open the archives and look back at a memorable moment or game against the upcoming opponent with comments from former student-athletes. Other elements of the show include features on current student-athletes and current events, and storylines affiliated with Razorback football.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
The threat of NCAA sanctions against Jesus Tim Tebow sacked the greatest minor league baseball promotion of 2009 before it started. University of Florida compliance officials notified the Fort Myers Miracles that using Tebow’s likeness would violate NCAA rules.
“Under NCAA rules it is not permissible to use the name or picture of a student-athlete in the promotion of a commercial product or service,” the e-mail from Jamie McCloskey, UF senior associate athletic director said. “This would include the promotion and marketing of What Would Tim Tebow Do? Night.”
This entire episode clearly sparked the ire of Tebow.
A funnel cloud could be seen with the naked eye, prompting some fans to question whether or not the big man upstairs was sending a warning to the Miracle for mocking Tebow, who is often referred to by Florida football fans as “The Chosen One.”
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
I’m sure this makes things all better for Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz, et al.
This should not surprise anyone who has followed the Kentucky basketball program for the past couple of seasons.
Example #298 why the Oakland Raiders are a complete mess.
Papi hits a walk-off homer to beat Chicago while Texas got clubbed by the Yankees. Boston’s Wild Card lead is now at 2.5 games.
Joel Piniero delivered another gem for St. Louis as the Cardinals continue to roll.
Michael Vick is back tonight. The local SPCA will have a tailgate party, but there are no plans to have a mass demonstration against the quarterback or the Eagles.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
The Razorbacks continue to shake things up defensively with several new starters named on Wednesday.
Alex Tejada continues to work through his struggles.
The Hogs offensive line looks to mature quickly and become a strength in 2009.
Tennessee freshman Bryce Brown has been cleared to play by the NCAA.
Terrence “Mount” Cody missed Bama’s practice Wednesday because he was sick. As usual, concerns of H1N1 are now circling the program. Nothing to be concerned about yet…
Mississippi’s man-child Jerrell Powe is actually down to 325 pounds this season.
Three weeks into practice, LSU looks like a team ready to compete for the SEC West title.
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Posted by Brett Kincaid on August 27, 2009
The flu threat is real. Get your shots this fall, though, and you should be in pretty good shape.
I’m proud to see my home town of Magnolia leading the way on lottery licensing.
More here on the shooting involving NLR police officers. The man police shot was allegedly holding an SKS rifle at the time.
The Springdale liquor monopoly has filed suit to keep Macadoodles from opening. I bet if you asked them, these mouth-breathers would probably say they hate lawyers. You know…unless they want to try to legally keep someone from operating a business. Then lawyers are okay.
Bentonville continues to grow the right way. This new park sounds great. If only you could drive around the town without wanting to kill yourself because of the traffic.
Sen. John McCain is much more likable when he is not running for office.
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has huevos grandes.
I sure am glad we arrested this guy. He should hold no grudge at all.
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Former Springdale Bulldog Mitch Mustain Officially Toast at USC
Posted by Adam Butler on August 27, 2009
It’s not just that TRUE FRESHMAN Matt Barkley has been named the starter, or that Mitchell is the 3rd-stringer–(even though he is the most experienced) it’s that he didn’t even get mentioned in the L.A. Times article about the decision until the LAST paragraph. Boy, what a doozy it was:
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