Category Archives: Sports

Legacy

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jesustrek

Joe Paterno “Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moments.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson. Joe Paterno certainly had his share of good moments as head football coach at Penn State. In addition to that, Paterno will be remembered by … Continue reading →

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Perseverance, Anyone?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Jacob Raleigh In 2009, Jacob Raleigh made it to the Kentucky state tennis tournament playing for Letcher County Central High School. He was a left-handed player with a power game. Jacob made it back to the state tournament again as … Continue reading →

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Brief Battle

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jesustrek

On this day in 1918, Jack Dempsey knocked out Carl Morris in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. The fight lasted all of 14 seconds! Surely this was one of the shortest major sporting events in history. I imagine that … Continue reading →

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Until Proven Guilty

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jesustrek

Suh Ndamukong Suh, the 307-pound star defensive lineman of the Detroit Lions, has been suspended by the NFL for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct. In a game last Thursday, Suh pounded the head of an opponent into the turf a … Continue reading →

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When Duty Calls

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jesustrek

Charlie Strong University of Louisville head football coach Charlie Strong is displeased with his players after a recent loss to Pittsburgh. Strong said that his team was distracted by the release of a new video game—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare … Continue reading →

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Entrusted

Posted on November 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Joe Paterno Joe Paterno is no longer the head football coach at Penn State. The long-time coach, a living legend in college football, was fired because of his role in a sex scandal that has recently come to light. While … Continue reading →

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Big Follower

Posted on November 1, 2011 by jesustrek

I’m a big follower of the Lewis County Lions high school football team. They are having a surprisingly good season, and I have rooted for them at all their games. Well, make that most of their games. The road trips … Continue reading →

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OK to Mock Christianity

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jesustrek

Tim Tebow People tend to either love or hate Tim Tebow, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, primarily because he is so outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ. The latest craze is “Tebowing”, going down on one knee in … Continue reading →

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Remembering Important Things

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jesustrek

Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt was recently diagnosed with dementia. Since she is still in the early stages of this disease, it has been decided that she will continue to coach the Tennessee team. Summitt has a game plan … Continue reading →

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Honesty is the Best Policy

Posted on October 13, 2011 by jesustrek

Emma Talley Emma Talley has dominated Kentucky high school girls’ golf for the past 4 years. Last Saturday, the Caldwell County senior won the state tournament for the third time in the past four years. Talley would have won 4 … Continue reading →

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