Beltway Bengal

VampireReb,

It is good to see you posting these stories. Although I do not post here often, I do read the board and it is something of a joy to know that you are still celebrating this grandest of all Southern football rivalries. The last few years have proven to be a test of my oft-stated hope that Ole Miss would return to prominence so that the series could reclaim its rightful spot in the eyes of all SEC fans and the nation. But now, I'm not so sure that I like you all being good again.

You aren't by any chance doing the coin flip again tomorrow, are you? Hope you have a grand time in the Grove before the game, but that your day turns gloomy at kickoff.

GTHOM,


BB

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I'm leaning towards Nebraska, too. They're the one team we never beat.

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We're also 0-3 all time against Maryland. But Nebraska would be a much more appealing match up.

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That's the series they got a lot of flack for shutting down Strasburg, right?

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Yes. That's one of those decisions that seemed to split absolutely based on how close to/emotionally invested in the team you were. The local baseball media and the Nats' fans were overwhelmingly in support of that decision. The National media (and apparently a lot of "baseball guys") were absolutely appalled and some hold it against the franchise to this day.

Personally, I doubt he would have made any difference at all. Those who held up Medlen's handling by the Braves as an example of a better approach are more muted in their criticism now; [knock on wood] both Stras and J Zimm have continued their progress/recovery from their surgeries and gotten stronger year by year following the Nats' protocol.

I fear that it's a debate that will never go away until/unless the Nats win rings. Obviously, I'm hoping it is a ghost we can bury within the next month, but lots of formidable foes (most with more crunch time experience) stand in the way.

Because of the amazing graciousness and humility of the players and fans in the wake of 10-12-2012.

Not sure who they are, or why they were playing, but as I was reading the Steve Van Buren thread on the Rant when I heard the sound of a small jazz band apparently coming from Pennsylvania Avenue. Although it's not unusual to hear music at my office (as we overlook the Navy Memorial where various Navy groups and visiting high school groups often play), this was different. Out to the balcony and I see three pedicabs lined up in the central bike lanes (where the neutral ground should be) with musicians in each. They finish up a bit of a dirge and break into the Saints. I tried to start some clapping and dancing along, but only got strange looks from the passersby.

I should know better than to post this, but it's a slow Friday in the nation's capital.

there was a thread on the Food and Drink board years back about eating in Sedona and a few folks threw in other suggestions as well:

Sedona and Flagstaff

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That game 100% cost us a title. I don't think LSU could have hung with us in the SECCG with the way we started playing after Vanderbilt. They were on a mission. It's a shame.

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I've seen this sentiment many times over the years from Georgia fans and also some of the media. Frankly, I've never understood it. After Vandy, your only trip out of state in the regular season was to TWLOCP. You beat Troy by 10 and Kentucky by 11. You pulled away from a GaTech team that went 4-4 in the ACC to win by 14 (before they got waxed by Fresno in some non-descript bowl) and then rolled Hawaii in the Sugar. I don't see that as an overwhelming display of power.

You possibly could have beaten LSU playing without Flynn, but I don't think that's anything approaching the article of faith that I so often see.

She was the on field reporter for the Washington Nats in 2012 and worked as a studio host for MLB Network in the 2013 season. Kristina is probably not as shallow as some of you might believe. That being said, it became something of a tradition for her post-game interview with the Nats player of the game to be interrupted by a group of other Nats dousing the two of them with gatorade.

I think you may be looking for photo 24 in this ESPN gallery.

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Lots of good game pictures as well.

Looking forward to seeing the pecan pie recipe when available (and hoping the "controversy" is not as pronounced as your comments suggest).

Thank you for the sweet potato pie recipe; it looks great.