Tag Archives: North Carolina

Happy and Sad: A Family Farewell in the Mountains

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“How are you feeling right now?” When this post goes live, I’ll be somewhere on the road to North Carolina. It’s a bittersweet trip, the kind where joy and sorrow insist on riding in the same car. On one hand, … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: Duke’s Mayo Bowl, North Carolina vs. South Carolina

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Duke’s Mayo Bowl December 30 North Carolina (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., 11:30 a.m., ESPN North Carolina -10 – O/U 57 North vs. South is always an intriguing battle, even when it’s North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Bowl Predictions – Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl prediction record: 13-12 SU, 11-14 ATS, 13-11-1 O/U Armed Forces Bowl California (7-5) vs. Air Force (8-5), Fort Worth, 2 p.m., ESPN California -7 – O/U 68 Scoring Offense: California, 36.5 (22nd); Air Force, 33.6 (39th) Rushing Offense: California, 155.7 (88th); Air Force, 322.1 (2nd) Passing Offense: California, 368.8, … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Coundown: Saturday, December 5, 2015

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

20 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Deck the Halls” by Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Album: “Heavenly Christmas” by Jackie Evancho Christmas DVD: “Four Christmases” Netflix Movie: “Dear Santa” Amazon Prime Movie: “Spike” Feeln Movie: “Santa Claus: The Movie” On TV: • Texas at … Continue reading →

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True College Football Playoff Rankings – One Day to Settle it All

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

On biggest day of the college football season – at least to this point – the picture for the College Football Playoff is almost crystal clear. Starting at noon today, six conference championship games will settle their respective bragging rights … Continue reading →

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True College Football Playoff Rankings – Clemson stands alone

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

With just one week left in the college football regular season, most of the unbeaten teams have made the Committee’s job a little easier and removed themselves from the mix by losing. First came Ohio State, posting an all-time Urban … Continue reading →

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