Category Archives: Sports

Southern Sports Stillhouse Week 3: LSU-Ole Miss, Bourbon and Bold Picks

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Scott enters Week 3 at 19-1 straight up, while Doug has dominated the totals. This week’s slate features LSU-Ole Miss, Houston-Texas Tech, Florida-Auburn and four whiskey pours. Continue reading →

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Southern Sports Stillhouse: Buckeyes, Longhorns and a Battle Behind the Bar

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Week 2 brings a No. 1-vs.-No. 4 showdown between Ohio State and Texas, plus nine more college football picks, whiskey pours from Columbus and Texas, impact players and a look back at Scott and Doug’s Week 1 results. Continue reading →

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Southern Sports Stillhouse: Rebels, Tigers and a Whole Lot of Old Forester

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Rebel Small Batch Reserve and Old Forester 1924 set the stage for Louisville vs. Ole Miss, our Game of the Week. Scott and I also make picks for nine other major college football matchups, with a bourbon break and final sip along the way. Continue reading →

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Southern Sports Stillhouse: College Football, Bourbon & Week 0 Picks

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Welcome to the Southern Sports Stillhouse, where two American favorites—college football and bourbon—share the same bar. For our inaugural edition, we pour Linkumpinch Single Barrel Cask Strength, break down TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin, and make picks for every game on the Week 0 slate. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Avoid the Boast—What Jesse Owens Taught the World

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesse Owens let his performance speak for itself while Hitler built his power on pride, race and strength. Jeremiah 9 reminds us that the only boast worth making is that we know the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 2, 2026: Running to Win—The Discipline of a Faithful Life

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Olympic athletes do not reach the world’s biggest stage by accident. Their preparation reminds us that while salvation is God’s gift, the Christian life should still be lived with focus, discipline and purpose. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 26, 2026: Your Good Name

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Richard Jewell was hailed as a hero after discovering the bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Within days, suspicion and relentless media attention threatened to destroy his good name. What should we do when we are judged unfairly? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 24, 2026: Feeling His Pleasure—Eric Liddell, Purpose and God’s Call

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eric Liddell believed God had made him for China—but also made him fast. His Olympic story reminds us that when we faithfully follow God’s calling, we can experience the joy of knowing we are where He wants us to be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Justice for Jim—Jim Thorpe, Micah 6:8 and a Wrong Finally Made Right

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world had ever seen, but Olympic officials stripped him of the medals he had rightfully won. His story reveals what can happen when rules are enforced without kindness, fairness or humility. Continue reading →

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