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New Mexico Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 25 North Texas (11-2) faces San Diego State (6-6) in the Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 27 at 5:45 p.m. ET on ESPN. The nation’s top offense, led by QB Drew Mestemaker, chases a program-record 12th win—and with a personal family tie to UNT (my parents met and married there), I’m all in on the Mean Green pulling away. Prediction: North Texas 41, San Diego State 27. Continue reading →

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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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Quick Thought – Friday, August 8, 2025: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 25, 2025: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 8, 2024: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 26, 2024: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 8, 2022

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: New Mexico Bowl, UTEP vs. Fresno State

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

PUBG Mobile New Mexico Bowl UTEP (7-5) vs. Fresno State (9-3), University Stadium, Albuquerque, N.M., 2:15 p.m., ESPN Fresno State -11.5 – O/U 51 On the surface, this game seems to be an enormous mismatch. Fresno State ended the season … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 15, 2018

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Douglas Blaine

 10 Days Until Christmas! Song: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Glen Campbell Christmas Album: “Christmas,” by Kenny Rogers Christmas DVD: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Netflix Movie: “Good Luck Charlie: It’s Christmas!” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Honeymooners Specials: The Christmas … Continue reading →

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