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Rate Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The FIU Panthers (7-5) face the UTSA Roadrunners (6-6) in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. A former C-USA rivalry renews with explosive offenses—FIU powered by RB Kejon Owens (top-10 FBS rushing)—but depleted defenses due to opt-outs could lead to a high-scoring shootout. Prediction: FIU 38, UTSA 34. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 9, 2024

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis ChapmanChristmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah CareyChristmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail”Netflix Movie: “A California Christmas”Amazon Prime Movie: “A Bride for Christmas”Disney+ Movie: “The Ultimate Christmas Present”Hulu … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 9, 2023

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis ChapmanChristmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah CareyChristmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail”Netflix Movie: “Operation Christmas Drop”Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Cupid”Disney+ Movie: “The Ultimate Christmas Present”Hulu Movie: “Christmas … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Friday, December 9, 2022

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis ChapmanChristmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah CareyChristmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail”Netflix Movie: “The Holiday Calendar”Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Recipe for Romance”Disney+ Movie: “Good Luck Charlie: It’s … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Guaranteed Rate Bowl, West Virginia vs. Minnesota

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Guaranteed Rate Bowl December 28 West Virginia (6-6) vs. Minnesota (8-4), Chase Field, Phoenix, 10:15 p.m., ESPN Minnesota -5 – O/U 45 If you get tired of seeing a lot of points being scored in the Liberty and Holiday Bowls, … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Monday, December 20, 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021 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: “Klaus” Amazon Prime Movie: “Max Lucado’s The Christmas Candle” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 9, 2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah Carey Christmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail” Netflix Movie: “The Holiday Calendar” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Recipe for Romance” Disney+ … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 25, 2020 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Douglas Blaine

Merry Christmas! Song: “All Is Well,” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie Underwood Christmas Album: “The Music of Christmas,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; “All I Want,” by Steven Curtis Chapman; “Joy,” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas DVD: “It’s a Wonderful … 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 – Monday, December 28, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl prediction record: 11-10 SU, 9-12 ATS, 12-8-1 O/U Military Bowl Pittsburgh (8-4) vs. Navy (10-2), Annapolis, 2:30 p.m., ESPN Navy – 3 – O/U 52.5 This could end up being one of the better bowl matchups this year. One of the few clues we’ll get … Continue reading →

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