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The Buffalo Bills Season Is Finally upon Us and It Feels Different
The 2018-2019 season in the NFL was not an exciting one for your average Buffalo Bills fan. For your rabid fan, it was probably a bit stressful. But regardless of your perspective, the Buffalo Bills introduced Josh Allen to Western New York and may have finally found their future. Some parts of Western New York were overjoyed at the prospect of finally finding Jim Kelly’s heir as apparent and franchise quarterback, while others were just looking at and feeling the pain of past history.
By Millington Lockwood6 years ago in Unbalanced
Pistons Talk: Luke Kennard or Bruce Brown
Who to Start—Kennard or Brown? This is a question that has been a debate among Pistons fans throughout the whole of last season. Detroit has looked healthy on one side of the wing, but have lacked a consistent option on the other. It’s a position that has been filled by Kennard and Brown. The question is, who should start permanently? It’s best to look at this from both sides in an unbiased manner.
By Duane Louis6 years ago in Unbalanced
Capital City Racing Is Creating Experiences, Not Just Bicycle Races
AUSTIN, TX (August 2019) Brett Kinsey had been racing since about 2008 and knew Andrew Willis of Holland Racing was interested in getting out of cyclocross. According to Brett, he “naively thought, [he could] do a race,” and started a conversation with Willis about wanting to give back to the cycling community and running the cyclocross races. Willis agreed to mentor him for the first year and Capital City Racing was born in 2012 with the Bicycle Sport Shop Six Shooter.
By Michelle LeBlanc6 years ago in Unbalanced
Longest Running Cycling Club in Austin, Texas Creates a Junior Race Team
AUSTIN, TX (August 2019) In 2018 Violet Crown Sports Association created the Junior Race Development Program, VC’s first formal junior team, to stand alongside the existing men’s and women’s race programs. Four young men were brought into this first year to trial the program: Andres Boza (age 17—cat 3), Eli Derr (age 15—cat 4), Austin Martin (age 17—cat 4) and Alex Strong (age 17—cat 5). These juniors ranged in experience from casual bicyclist to seasoned mountain biker, road racer and triathlon specialist. Former professional cyclist Kristian House partnered with VC to provide the coaching and advice the juniors would need to reach their goals in 2019 and beyond.
By Michelle LeBlanc6 years ago in Unbalanced
Somers 11U Boys Squad Sticks Together to Win GHVBL Championship
With a 7-6 victory over second seeded South Orangetown on June 2, Somers 11U Red Storm won the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Championship. The success came on the heels of a season long “Spartan” mantra that demanded team first and always sticking together, according to Head Coach John Barbagallo. But no matter the level of team cohesion, adversity can cause a breakdown, and Somers faced such a moment in the fourth inning of the semifinal game versus Briarcliff.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Unbalanced
I'm "That" Baseball Mom
I always knew that someday when I had kids I would be "that" mom. I would be overenthusiastic, loud, and unapologetic for my actions. There was never any doubt in my mind. As a teenager, I was an athlete and also a sport's girlfriend. And I was always there, always loud, and always opinionated. It didn't hurt that I loved all sports and had a working knowledge of what was happening. Of course, I had imagined having girls and envisioned a life full of cheerleading, softball, and volleyball. Or, if I had boys, it would be football. And then I had kids, and my oldest, at an extremely young age, showed quite an aptitude for baseball skills. So, baseball it was.
By Jenn Pautsch6 years ago in Unbalanced
Why, for Me, The Rogers Cup Isn't About Tennis
It happens every year in August. The world’s best tennis players descend in Toronto and Montreal for eight days of amazing competition. Alternating year to year, men's and women’s tournaments are held consecutively in Toronto and Montreal.
By Gayla Ber6 years ago in Unbalanced
HBCU Football Spectacles 2019: The Magic City Classic
August is always a really great time to be a football fan. Training camps and the anticipation of the upcoming season alone are enough to really get the juices flowing, whether you're a fan of pro football, big-time college football, or otherwise. HBCU football games, in particular, could be considered home to some of the most unique and enjoyable fan experiences imaginable for the sport. Black College Football holds a special place in my heart in terms of an overall game day experience. I'm an alum of the Alabama State University "Mighty Marching Hornets" band program, so I've been blessed to view the HBCU game day experience as both a game day participant, and as an old-fashioned fan. There may not be a spectacle more representative of the unique nature of the Black College Football fan experience than one of the oldest HBCU Football Classics in existence, The Magic City Classic.With the organized version of the event starting in 1945, it's considered one of the oldest and most venerable of the HBCU Football Classics in existence today. The Bayou Classic (Southern vs. Grambling State), The Florida Classic (Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman University), and the Southern Heritage Classic have all had a TON of visibility over the years, but the MCC has a fan and overall game day experience that rivals some of the best in the nation. The typical MCC festivities start almost a week in advance of game day with a myriad of parties, social events, and student recruitment efforts. Performances by major R&B recording artists, Stepshows and related events, and a "Battle of the Bands" face off between the MMW (Marching Maroon & White) of AAMU and the MMH (Mighty Marching Hornets) of ASU really make the entire week an exhilarating experience for any fan. Sensory overload is a REAL thing for this event prior to any turf in venerable Legion Stadium being disrupted by cleats and pigskin.Then, there's Magic City Classic game day...
By Herbert L. Seward III6 years ago in Unbalanced
'Get Up Nation®' Episode 1 Adam Greenberg at Wrigley Field
It was an honor to share the journey and insights of former Chicago Cub and Miami Marlin Adam Greenberg in the book we co-wrote called Get Up: The Art of Perseverance. His journey of resilience and perseverance began in Guilford, Connecticut, with a dream of one day becoming a Major League Baseball player. His relentless drive, work ethic, and passion to succeed took him to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned tremendous accolades in Coach Fox’s baseball program. Soon he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs organization, and made his way through the minors until he got the call.
By Get Up Nation Podcast6 years ago in Unbalanced
“Oh Shit” Moments: 2018 NFL Season Edition
Football is almost upon us. The pre-season has started, fantasy leagues are up and running, and Cleveland fans are once again thinking that this will be their year. But before we get into the thick of the 2019-2020 NFL season, let's take a walk through memory and revisit the 2018 games that made our jaws drop. Here are the top-ten "Oh Shit" moments from the 2018-2019 NFL Season.
By Matthew Williams6 years ago in Unbalanced
Dragon Boat Community
What is Dragon Boat? So many people ask me what is Dragon Boat when I tell them that is what I do in my spare time. So what is Dragon Boat? It is an old ritual that originated from China which has currently become a sport. It takes 20 paddlers to move a longboat with a steersman and caller.
By Jennifer B6 years ago in Unbalanced
