Archive for Sports
Although some people enjoy watching live sporting events on a big-screen high-definition TV, there’s nothing like being in the stands. Sure, the nosebleed seats don’t always provide the same view as the TV networks can get, but the electric atmosphere is worth the ticket price. If you want to become a sports fan of legendary proportions, you can’t just say you watched the highlights, or caught the game on TV you’ve got to ... Read More
August 19th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
I will be describing the 1971 Nebraska-Oklahoma football game as seen through the eyes of a 20 year old die hard Nebraska football fan. I was born in Nebraska and spent my first 10 years there. In that time, my dad ,who was a huge Nebraska fan from way back instilled what has lasted to this day a love for Nebraska football.
In the late 50’s we moved to Illinois and there was hardly any type of media coverage available for Nebraska football.... Read More
August 5th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
Shoes are an important part of your basketball game. Without comfortable shoes you will soon lose focus on the game and be worrying more about your aching feet. You have to get the best shoes for your playing style and your feet so that you can focus on the game and not them.
You want shoes that work with your playing style so that you can move about freely on the court. The worst thing is having shoes that hinder your game play and do not allow ... Read More
August 5th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
July marks the beginning of the Atlanta Falcons 2008 pre-season as training camp official starts on July 25 and runs until August 15th at the tea’s Flowery Branch headquarters. Once again the Falcons must start from scratch on what seems a constant rebuilding process. This year looks to be a better start with the hiring of former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator, Mike Smith and new general manager Thomas Dimitroff who arrives from... Read More
August 5th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
If you are just learning how to play golf then you must first understand the critical importance of the short game and how it can help you learn and improve at the game very quickly. Most amateurs spend way too much time hitting their long irons and driver and not nearly enough working on putting, chipping and wedge play. Here are some tips regarding the various aspects of the short game that can help you to shoot lower golf scores quickly:
Putti... Read More
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
Successful coaching in volleyball is like any other sport. It not only requires using your best players, with proper practice and game playing, but being prepared in other areas. For example, the diet and physical fitness of your volleyball team is critical to your team’s success. Motivation and teamwork plays a role in how well your team does.
First, the volleyball coach must have a plan and be organized. In addition, the coach must think ... Read More
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
The reaction to last Monday’s victory by Andy Murray over Richard Gasquet was truly that of Murray mania.
To come back from 2 sets and a break down in the third set was in some peoples eyes bordering on Superman like proportions and when at the end of the match Murray rolled up his sleeve to display his biceps in an incredible Hulk like bodybuilder pose we all wondered whether the British number 1 really had a shot at the Wimbledon title.
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August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
If you are really interested in the sport of archery, whether you choose competitive target shooting or whether you are hunting big game with a bow, you must rely on the accuracy of your ability to send the arrow to a specific point at a specified distance each and every attempt. Choosing and using bow sights correctly allows you to improve your accuracy and performance. there is some variance in the design and effectiveness of the various types ... Read More
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments
Many bow sights have additional features to help in various aspects of bow hunting or target shooting. For example, tuning and accuracy can be improved by the additional leveling bubbles. These help to eliminate torque. Unless the regulations and laws in your hunting jurisdiction prohibit them, you can add sight pins that are lighted or small sight-body mounted lights to illuminate the pins when the light level is low, thus adding to shooting acc... Read More
August 4th, 2008 | Posted in Sports | No Comments