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College Football Playoff: National Championship Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (15-0) faces No. 10 Miami (13-2) in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Hard Rock Stadium. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s elite takeaway defense overpower Miami’s explosive attack in a storybook finish. Prediction: Indiana 38, Miami 17. Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Peach Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) battles No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense repeat their regular-season blueprint to edge the Ducks in a rematch grinder. Prediction: Indiana 27, Oregon 20. Continue reading →

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Rose Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (13-0) faces No. 9 Alabama (11-3) in the Rose Bowl CFP Quarterfinal on Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense overpower Alabama’s athleticism for a historic semifinal berth. Prediction: Indiana 27, Alabama 21. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 17: Thanksgiving Surprises on the Shelf

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I walked into BJ’s looking for a turkey. I walked out with two bourbons I didn’t know I needed. Thanksgiving miracles come in all forms—and sometimes they’re 116 proof. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Doc Whiskey and the Art of Prescription Bourbon

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Most great bourbon stories start in Kentucky.Mine started in a Total Wine parking lot with a $40 gamble—and it paid off big. When you grab a bottle of bourbon, you probably picture a massive distillery in the heart of Kentucky, … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 20, 2024

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

5 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The First Noel,” by Bryan Duncan Christmas Album: “The Christmas Song,” by Nat King Cole Christmas DVD: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966, animated) Netflix Movie: “A Boy Called Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas With … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: CFP National Championship, Alabama vs. Georgia

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

CFP National Championship January 10 Alabama (13-1) vs. Georgia (13-1), Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, 8 p.m., ESPN Georgia -2.5– O/U 52 At long last, we’re down to this. There’s so much talk about expanding the College Football Playoff to eight, … Continue reading →

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College Football 2016: Big Ten preview

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

Many fans of Big Ten teams other than Michigan may have lamented the return of Jim Harbaugh as head coach, and the resurgence of the Wolverines as a power in the conference. But even they would have to agree – … Continue reading →

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Bowl Predictions – Saturday, December 26, 2015

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl prediction record: 9-10 SU, 7-12 ATS, 10-8-1 O/U St. Petersburg Bowl Connecticut (6-6) vs. Marshall (9-3), St. Petersburg, 11 a.m., ESPN Marshall – 5 – O/U 44.5 UConn built a 6-6 record largely by only beating every losing team on its schedule. Its lone … Continue reading →

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