The Blue Workhorse

Last week, I was fortunate enough to get a hold of 5th row seats to the Florida/Tennessee game (thanks to Andrew and the Shelbyville crew). Unfortunately, that meant I was unable to make my weekly college football observations. This week, I tried to make up for it, however.

I watched as much college football as I possibly could this weekend. I tried to flip back and forth between the several games that were televised throughout the day on Saturday (as well as Thursday night’s game).

There were some huge matchups and some true battles, but this weekend will be known for all of the upsets (six Top 25 teams lost to unranked teams). Here are 49 observations about certain players and teams from 10 of the games I was able to watch:

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In the Sunday Sports Selection series, we showcase a sports-related product (gadget, book, film, equipment, etc.) that we have enjoyed and think you may find of interest as well.

Before he was Ali, before he was Hitch, before he was Hancock, and before he battled robots, sharks, and aliens for the last time, Will Smith was a mysterious golf caddy by the name of Bagger Vance.

Bagger Vance came out of the middle of the night to help local Savannah golfer Rannulph Junuh (Matt Damon) find his game and play in a two-day tournament against all-time golf greats Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen in the 2000 movie The Legend of Bagger Vance.

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“Wow” is all I could muster as I witnessed the culmination of the greatest golf tournament I have ever seen.

As the US Open came to a close with Tiger Woods hoisting yet another trophy and winning another Major, I began to reflect on what makes Tiger so good. This coupled with memories fresh from Father’s Day spurred thoughts of the characteristics I would like a son of mine to possess if I am ever blessed to have one (or ten).

If I am able to raise a family with the type of consistency, focus, and respect Tiger Woods exemplifies to the viewing public and was taught by his father, Earl Woods, I will consider it a success.

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