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Online News Editor Brian Troutman sounds off on current issues in and around Orangeburg County as well as personal life experiences.
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T&D Sports Writer Emery Glover speaks out about two particular issues in the world of sports each day.
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Enter Linderland, where T&D Sports Editor Brian Linder leads discussions on regional sports and sports around the globe.
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Recent Blogs
Oh, what a Saviour! - Minister Charles Isenberg
August 28th, 2008 by Breaking BreadAs we read Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, we can see a clear picture of Jesus, the Christ, who came here to bring man back to their Creator.Man had fallen from God. Following the path of sin and rebellion, he was without hope. Then Jesus came down from the Father. That’s right! He left the splendor and wonders of heaven and came down to this sinful place called Earth to give Himself at Calvary for every man.
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
Game one predictions
August 28th, 2008 by Brantley StricklandJust about to head to Columbia for tonight’s big game, so, as promised here’s my pick. With so many inexperienced offensive players in key roles for both teams, no way anyone scores a ton of points. Don’t think USC can cover that 12-point spread either. It’s a win tonight, but it’s closer than some would think. USC 17, NC State 10.
In “Knee”d of Fixin’ / Fantasy Foul Up
August 28th, 2008 by Emery GloverHow would you like to do your job with one leg?
Sure, to some of us, that may not matter too much because we are primarily supported by those things called chairs. However, some of us don’t have that luxury. In fact, some of us really have no need for chairs in our jobs because…well, it’s hard to make a big play in a chair.
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has elected not to have surgery on ligaments in his left knee and play with the injury.
Watchout for Woodland
August 27th, 2008 by Brian LinderFriday is going to be a BIG, BIG night down in Byrds.
Timberland rolls into town good and mad, fresh off a 3-A state championship loss to Wilson last year. But, take it from the ol’ Sports Editor here, regardless of the outcome Friday night, watch out for Woodland.
The Wolverines just look athletic. They have a couple tall wideouts with good speed. Nagui Wright passes the eye test coming out of the backfield, and quarterback Robert Smith looks better each time I see him.
O’Leary respects the Bulldogs
August 27th, 2008 by Following the BulldogsDon’t tell Central Florida head coach George O’Leary that the Knights are a heavy favorite this Saturday against South Carolina State.
And no, it has nothing to do with Appalachian State’s upset victory over Michigan last year. A greater concern for O’Leary is how his team will come out for the season-opener and are the Knights prepared for any wrinkles the Bulldogs will throw at them.
“I think they’re looking forward to the game as much as South Carolina State is,” O’Leary said at Monday’s teleconference. “It’s 11-on-11 out there and I think the first game in any season is always a game of adjustments and there’s always new things you haven’t covered that you see and defenses you haven’t worked against and naturally, your experience comes to play as far as guys that have been out there that can handle a lot of different scenarios that may occur.”
While S.C. State lost its lone two meetings against Football Bowl Subdivision teams last year by a margin of 65-6, Central Florida has not exactly fared as well against Football Championship Subdivision teams from the Palmetto State. In fact, the Knights are 0-2 lifetime - dropping its long meeting against Furman 42-6 in 1984, and losing two years later to Wofford 31-28.
Central Florida does hold a victory over Division II Newberry, winning 30-3 in 1989.
“Just what I see on film, I think they’re a very talented skill team as far as good speed,” O’Leary said. “Obviously, they return a bunch of people offensively as far as receivers and running backs and I think they’re pretty well pleased with their skilled kids. And, they have lineman returning. So we expect a heck of a game. They’re one of the better teams (in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) that was picked to win the championship in that conference. So, again, we’ll have our work cut out for us and it’ll be a game like any first game, how well you can make adjustments on the field based on what people are doing and what they’ve changed and what tendencies they’ve kept.”
Don’t Bring the Heat / Michael Strahan
August 27th, 2008 by Emery GloverA 9-year-old boy was banned from playing Little League baseball because he could hit speeds of about 40 miles per hour from the mound.
First off, let me say that he’s already scholarship material for some college if he keeps this up and stays healthy. Secondly, I’d be thoroughly upset if my child wasn’t allowed to play for being better than the average Little Leaguer. In fact, I’d be upset if my child was on the team that was disbanded because of the 9-year-old phenom.
Time for the First LPP and something for the radio
August 26th, 2008 by Brian LinderI’m back but not in black, per USC’s request
August 26th, 2008 by Brantley StricklandWell, it’s been a while since I dusted off the old blog, but as the Thursday’s season opener with N.C. State draws closer, its time to break the silence.
Really, I promised myself I wouldn’t get too excited this year. After all, we Gamecock fans tend to have high and often unrealistic expectations in the waning days of August.Yet, as I was on my way home from Charlotte last Sunday, I decided swing off I-77 around exit 5 to see if the Gamecocks were practicing.
Bowman Academy / Kobe Bryant
August 26th, 2008 by Emery GloverBefore I get started today, I just want to say (although it’s been said a few times) that you (yes…you staring at this screen) should take a trip to our Film Room if you haven’t seen what the Elite 11 players are capable of pulling off between the lines.