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Krypton Sent: The Tale of Clark Kent

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:34:22 -0500

“Man of Steel” is the latest theatrical creation in the Superman saga. It is a new version of the story directed by Zack Snyder, of “300!” fame, and produced by Christopher Nolan, director of “The Dark Knight” series. I must say I was blown away by “The Man of Steel.”
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“The Hangover Part III” Has Its Moments

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:18:06 -0500

“The Hangover Part III” begins with a look into the life of Alan Garner (Zach Galifianakis), whose thoughtless antics and all-around stupidity has continued to hurt his entire family, including his father (Jeffery Tambor), who has a heart attack and dies following an argument with Alan over an accident that decapitated a pet giraffe and caused a huge pileup on the highway.
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Exposing the Threat of Radical Islam

nospam@example.com (Daniel McKeon) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:48:14 -0500

A Lecture by Paul J. Marino
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“This Is the End” Uses All-Star Cast to its Advantage

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:14:58 -0500

From time to time Hollywood provides us with a movie that has a “can’t miss cast”, one loaded with talented actors and comedians but absent of an interesting story or plot. However, Hollywood bucked that trend with the new film “This Is the End”, a movie about some of the biggest actors in 2013 trying to survive the end of days.
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Asylum

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:00 -0500

Letter to the Editor May 17, 2013, opinion by Ed Huber.

In the game of baseball three strikes and you’re out. Could the same hold true for our current government or will the feckless voters send them back for more?

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“Star Trek: Into Darkness” Lights Up the Film

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:48:00 -0500

The second installment of the latest in the Star Trek adaptations is just as good if not better than the first. “Into Darkness” is a little darker, pun intended, than the “first” film. Now listen Trekkies, I don’t want to hear about which number film it is, so save it. For the purpose of MY COLUMN, “Into Darkness” is the second film.
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Third is No Turd: Iron Man Has Iron Clad Grip The Seat Action

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:27:31 -0500

“Iron Man 3” is fantastic from start to finish, there’s no two ways about it, while I did not find it as awesome as “The Avengers” or quite as entertaining as “Iron Man 2,” it was full of adventure and explosion from beginning to end.
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“42” Film Finds Mark

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:45:00 -0500

First off let me say, that of course I saw “42.” How could I not? Just as Dave Chappelle could not admit that OJ may have done it, I must go see a movie about Jackie Robinson; my blackness compels me. There I said it, I felt as a self confessed “urban” sports nerd, I had to see “42.” That being said, it was pretty good, not too preachy, yet it didn’t sugarcoat anything.
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Letter to the Editor, Mountain Education Charter High School

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:44:00 -0500

Mountain Education Charter High School (MECHS) is a self-paced state-accredited high school where students can earn a diploma rather than a GED. Our students come to Mountain Education under various circumstances.
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“The Rock” Rocks as “Road Block” in “Retaliation”

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:34:00 -0500

First and foremost I must say, those who did not enjoy “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” are wrong, just plain wrong. The first live action G.I. Joe movie was awesome; it’s actually my all time favorite action movie, well it was until "The Avengers" came out. It truly follows the original cartoon and is full of action and just general awesomeness so please, STOP HATING.
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Far From Obsolete

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:41:00 -0600

An opinion by: Keith Jones

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Braves Send Prado Packing to Unite Upton Brothers

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:34:39 -0600

The Atlanta Braves pulled off a blockbuster trade on Thursday, as the team completed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that brought outfielder Justin Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to Atlanta and sent utility man Martin Prado, pitchers Randall Delgado and Zeke Spruill, shortstop Nick Ahmed and first baseman Brandon Drury.

The deal sets the Braves up with arguably the best outfield in the majors, as the team will have Justin Upton, his brother B.J., and Jason Heyward all in the same outfield, putting together a trio that last year combined for 72 homeruns with 227 RBIs and a batting average of .265.

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CONTRADICTION

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:51:47 -0600

January 18, 2013, an opinion by: Ed Huber

Oxymoron is a word used to describe a phrase in which two words of contradictory meaning are used together for special effect.
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Roof Returns to Atlanta: Tech Tackles the Defensive Coordinator Opening

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:45:30 -0600

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets finally filled their vacant defensive coordinator position on Wednesday, January 9th, hiring Penn State defensive coordinator Ted Roof to take over a job that was vacated by Al Groh on October 8th.
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JUST THE FACTS

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:03:00 -0600

An opinion by Ed Huber: In the early days of television Jack Webb played Sergeant Joe Friday, a fast talking Los Angeles police detective who wanted "Just the facts, ma'am"! So what are the facts?
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Unbelievable

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:49:00 -0600

An Opinion by: Ed Huber
There are some things in life that are just unbelievable. Beyond what the human mind can comprehend.
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NFL Rookie of the Year: Two is Company, Three’s a Mess

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:04:43 -0600

The NFL Wild Card weekend is nearly upon us, and what a weekend it promises to be. Headlines are numerous going into the first week of the playoffs for the 2012 season, but one of the most notable stories is the fact that three teams that will be in action are led by rookie signal-callers.

As you can imagine the three quarterbacks in question—Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson—have had outstanding seasons which have been the driving forces in their team’s success and playoff berths.

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“Jack Reacher” Reaches with “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em” Arresting Action

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:16:10 -0600

“Jack Reacher,” with Tom Cruise starring as the title character, is an action film about an Army cop investigating a seemingly senseless shooting and the alleged perpetrator. “Reacher” reached deep into my soul and touched me deeply. Cruise cruises through his performance as the charismatic, loner, rule breaker, who just kicks donkey and takes names through out the movie.
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“The Hobbit:” Tale of Half-ling’s “Unexpected Adventure” Not Half Bad

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:31:00 -0600

“The Hobbit: an Unexpected Adventure: is the prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, if you did not know that please stop reading now because your nerdom has to be at “least this tall to ride this ride” and yours would be coming up shorter than a hobbit toddler.
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FBS Coaching Changes: Taggart and Tuberville Take on New Jobs

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:08:20 -0600

Two new head coaching positions have opened up in the last three days, as Western Kentucky head coach Willie Taggart announced on Friday that he was leaving the Hilltoppers for the South Florida head coaching job and Tommy Tuberville announced on Saturday that he was leaving Texas Tech for Cincinnati.
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More Coaching Changes: Dykes and Jones Jet for Bigger Jobs

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:55:27 -0600

Two new head coaching positions have opened in college football this year thanks to Sonny Dykes, who left Louisiana Tech to take the Cal head coaching job, and Butch Jones, who left Cincinnati to accept the Tennessee head coaching position.
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A Crack in the Cristobal: Florida International Makes a Change

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:03:47 -0600

The Florida International Golden Panthers made a very surprising decision on Wednesday, making the announcement that head coach Mario Cristobal had been relieved of his duties.

Cristobal, who played at the University of Miami in the 1980’s and took over as Golden Panthers head coach after the 2006 season following a three year run as an assistant at his alma mater, posted a 27-47 record in his six years with Florida International, including a 3-9 mark this season.
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Hello, I Must Be Going: Four FBS Coaches Head for Greener Pastures

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:45:46 -0600

The college football coaches’ silly season is in full throttle now, which has become increasingly apparent by the headlines of the last forty-eight hours. In that time, four FBS schools have had their head coaches bolt for other positions: Arkansas State, Kent State, Temple, and Wisconsin.
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Skip to My Lou: South Florida Fires Holtz

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:38:42 -0600

South Florida announced today that Skip Holtz, the son of legendary head coach Lou Holtz, has been let go after spending three years as Bulls head coach.

Holtz, who arrived in St. Petersburg after compiling a 38-27 record as East Carolina head coach, leaves South Florida with a record of 16-21, including a 3-9 mark this year.
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Colorado Cans Jon Embree

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:00:00 -0600

Jon Embree joined the list of college head coaches to lose their jobs on Sunday, when Colorado athletic director Mike Bohn announced that Embree had been fired after his second season as Buffaloes head coach.

Embree, who played tight end at Colorado in the ‘80s under legendary head coach Bill McCartney, went 4-21 as head coach, including a discouraging 1-11 record this year.

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Frank Spaziani Won’t Be Back at Boston College

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:00:00 -0600

Boston College announced on Sunday that Frank Spaziani would not return as Eagles head coach for the 2013 season.

Spaziani, who spent thirteen seasons as a Boston College assistant under two different head coaches before landing the head coaching gig in 2009, finished his run as Eagles head coach with a 22-29 record, including a disappointing 2-10 mark this season.
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Tom O’Brien Out at NC State

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:28:03 -0600

NC State athletic director Debbie Yow announced on Sunday that Wolfpack head coach Tom O’Brien was fired, effective immediately.

O’Brien, who came to NC State after the 2006 season following a ten year run at Boston College, posted a 40-35 record as Wolfpack head coach, including a 7-5 mark this season. Offensive coordinator Dana Bible has been tapped as the team’s interim coach.

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The Purdue Boilermakers are Now Hope-less

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:12:41 -0600

Those in charge at Purdue decided to end the Danny Hope era in West Lafayette in its fourth year, firing the former Joe Tiller assistant one day after the Boilermakers ended the season on a three-game winning streak and guaranteed themselves their second consecutive bowl game, the first time the team will go to a bowl game in back-to-back season since 2003 and 2004.

Hope, a former head coach at Eastern Kentucky from 2003 to 2007, posted a 22-27 record in his time as Boilermakers head coach with the highlight being last season, when Purdue went 7-6 and won its first bowl game since 2007.
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Auburn Outs Gene Chizik as Head Coach

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:22:26 -0600

It was announced on Sunday that Auburn and head coach Gene Chizik has parted ways just a day after a 49-0 beatdown by rival Alabama left the Tigers with a disappointing 3-9 record for the year and an 0-8 conference record, their worst in school history.
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Razorbacks Remove John L. Smith as Head Coach

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:38:21 -0600

In a move that most expected, Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long announced on Saturday morning that John L. Smith will not return as Razorbacks head coach for the 2013 season.

Smith, who was hired in the spring following the firing of Bobby Petrino, had trouble living up to Razorbacks’ fans’ expectations for the season, leading a team that many expected to make a run for the national championship to a 4-8 record, the most losses the team has had in a single season since 1990.

Long said that the team will retain Smith, who has compiled a 136-93 career head coaching record with stints at Idaho, Utah State, Louisville, Michigan State, and Arkansas, as a consultant for the remainder of his ten-month contract, which expires in February of 2013.

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Bond “Bourne” Again: Falling Over for “SkyFall”

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:11:50 -0600

I know this is review is later the last person to jump off Rex Ryan’s bandwagon, but I digress. I’ve been busy running FYN sports and placating three whining babies at home. Holidays are stressful for family men believe me; however enough excuses, time to review “Skyfall.”
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Tedford Terminated as Bears Head Coach

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:46:51 -0600

University of California, Berkley athletic director Sandy Barbour made the call on Tuesday that many college football experts had been expecting, as she announced that Bears head coach Jeff Tedford had been relieved of his duties.

Tedford, who came to Cal in 2002 after a four-year stint as the Oregon offensive coordinator, rejuvenated a struggling Bears program, leading a team that recorded one win in the season prior to his arrival to nine winning seasons in eleven seasons, including two ten-win seasons.
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Uncertainty at UTEP: Price Plans to Hang it Up

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:03:41 -0600

UTEP head football coach Mike Price is set to announce his retirement on Monday afternoon after spending thirty-one years as a college football head coach.

Price, who holds a 48-60 record in nine seasons as Miners head coach, has posted a 131-138 record as a FBS coach in his stints at Washington State and UTEP. Price infamously held the Alabama head coaching job for five months in 2003 before an off-the-field incident cost him the job before he ever coached a game for the Crimson Tide.

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Nightmare at Neyland: Vols Dump Dooley

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:52:05 -0600

Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart announced on Sunday afternoon that Volunteers head coach Derek Dooley has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Volunteers offensive coordinator Jim Chaney will serve as interim head coach for the season-ending game against Kentucky.

Dooley, who posted a 15-21 record with one bowl appearance in three seasons in Knoxville, failed to revive a once-proud Tennessee program, winning only four SEC games in three years while losing to Vanderbilt and Kentucky over the last two years.

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Calamity in Kalamazoo: Western Michigan Cans Cubit

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:45:15 -0600

Western Michigan athletic director Kathy Beauregard announced today that the school has relieved head football coach Bill Cubit of his duties, one day after the Broncos finished the 2012 season with a 4-8 record.

Cubit, who took over as Broncos head coach in 2005 after a two year stint as Stanford offensive coordinator, posted a 51-47 record at Western Michigan and led the Broncos to three bowl games in his eight seasons as head coach.

Western Michigan experienced a great deal of success under Cubit’s leadership, but the team’s inability to make the most of their pre-season hype over the past few years—they were often picked to win the MAC West, which they never accomplished—along with the team’s 29-23 loss to an Eastern Michigan team that came into the game with a 1-9 record ultimately cost Cubit his job.

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An Opinion by Joe McCutchen

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:57:00 -0600

Joe McCutchen thanks Tom Price and Tom Graves for their stand against taxing and spending and their support of the US Taxpayer. He is asking that you contact them with a word of support and appreciation.

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Joe Webb's Letter to Commissioners

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:35:00 -0600

To: Fannin County Board of Commissioners November 12, 2012
From: Board of Trustees, Fannin County Public Library
RE: 2013 County Budget, Workshop Input, 11-13-2012
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And There He Goes: Wildcats Fire Joker Phillips

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 18:35:35 -0600

Kentucky Wildcats athletic director Mitch Barnhart announced Sunday on UKAthletics.com that head coach Joker Phillips will not return to the program in 2013.

Phillips, a Kentucky alum who took over once Rich Brooks retired in 2009, has posted a 12-23 record through three seasons as head coach with the team sitting at 1-9 with two games remaining in the 2012 season.

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Sen. Gooch Issues Press Release

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:16:00 -0500

WAKE-UP AMERICA

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:45:00 -0500

An Opinion by Ed Huber:

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Vandals Hurt Akey’s Breaky Heart

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0500

The Idaho Vandals became the first FBS school to make a head coaching change during this season, as the school announced on Sunday that Robb Akey had been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.

Akey, who was in the middle of his sixth season as Vandals head coach, posted a 20-50 record at Idaho with the highpoint coming in the 2009 season, when the Vandals finished the year 8-5 and won the Humanitarian Bowl.

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Fetch Football Forum: Redefining Rivals

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:50:33 -0500

This Saturday, October 27th is the day that the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party kicks off again between the #2 Florida Gators and the #10 Georgia Bulldogs, pitting two fierce rivals against each other yet again.

Rivalries in college football are like popcorn at the movies: it’s a huge part of what makes the whole experience so enjoyable. However, I think the scope of a “rivalry game” isn’t quite narrow enough, so I feel the need to set the record straight.

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Fetch Football Forum: SEC Coaches That Should Be Worried

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:53:42 -0500

Welcome back to another edition of the Fetch Football Forum, and as one of my colleagues likes to say, it’s been too long since I last left you. In the time that has passed since the last Forum update, we’ve seen a multitude of big wins, thrilling endings, and embarrassing losses in the college football world, which has led to some fan bases being thrilled with their team’s head coach and others not so much.

Today we look at some of the SEC head coaches that may want to have some boxes handy in their office to pack up their belongings once the inevitable occurs.

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Fetch Football Forum: Week 4 Recap

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500

It’s time again for another edition of the Fetch Football Forum. In this week’s edition we’ll take a look at the Dawgs’ domination, the Volunteers’ scare with the Zips, and the running joke that has become the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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"AS I SEE IT"

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:30:41 -0500

Opinion Article by: Jack Smith

The time has come for me to speak plainly. Since I was raised an American with American values, and with an understanding of American Exceptionalism, I must speak openly.

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Fetch Football Forum: Tigers Tangle in Death Valley

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500

One of the best SEC West matchups of the last decade is set to be played on Saturday, as the Auburn Tigers travel to Baton Rouge to take on the #2 LSU Tigers.

While this game has had a history of being played between two of the best teams in all of the FBS, this year’s matchup is a little bit different, as the traveling Tigers are sitting at 1-2 and will be fresh off a 31-28 victory over the UL-Monroe Warhawks. Meanwhile, the home Tigers are sitting pretty at 3-0 and are poised to make another championship run.

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Tennessee Trips in 4th, Loses to Gators

nospam@example.com (Zack Godfrey) — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:33:15 -0500

Tennessee went into this game looking to beat a rebuilding Florida team pretty easily, but as any die hard Vols fan knows, one can never sleep on the Gators. They will bite you if you underestimate them. That is exactly what they did in a 37-20 win over Tennessee.
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Fetch Football Forum: Week 3 Recap

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:10:56 -0500

Week three of the college football season saw several moments in SEC play, including the Tide rolling over the Razorbacks, the Gators taking over in the fourth quarter for the second straight week, and the Wildcats wondering if they should even bother still fielding a football squad.
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Fetch Football Forum: Rivalry Renewed on Rocky Top

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Welcome back to the Fetch Football Forum. This week’s key SEC matchup pits the Florida Gators against the Tennessee Volunteers, a matchup that was once the most highly contested in the entire conference but had died down due to the tremendous amount of success that Florida experienced during Urban Meyer’s time in Gainesville. However, this year looks to be different, as Derek Dooley’s Vols finally look reloaded and ready to give the Gators a game.

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Panthers are Victims of Volunteer's Aerial Attack

nospam@example.com (Zack Godfrey) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:55:00 -0500

Tennessee hosted Georgia State University at Neyland Stadium Saturday afternoon, September 8, 2012.
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