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December 2010
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Title Hopes Now that the dust has settled on the gridiron, the Bowl Championship Series has begun to really clear up and it looks as if there will be another team out of the state of Alabama that will have a shot at a championship Auburn‘s 28-27 come from behind win should solidify a spot for the Tigers to play for the title. It should also ensure another Heisman trophy winner out of the state. Depending on whether the allegations facing Cam Newton are true or not will determine how long the hardware will stay on the plains. And before I put the proverbial horse in front of the cart, Auburn still has another game to win in Atlanta. If Auburn wins the national championship this year, it will be only the second time a different team in the same state won national titles. The other state that had two different representatives was Texas when the University of Texas and TCU pulled it off in the early 1930’s. Quite a statement. Speaking of TCU, they still have a shot at the national title if Auburn trips up. So, the Horned Frogs will be cheering on the SEC east champion Gamecocks. The BCS cleared up even more later Friday night in Reno, Nevada. Boise State looked to be on a collision course to cause a major stir with the BCS
by Brent Watson system. There was even talk of eliminating the computer based series. That was until the University of Nevada put a fly in the ointment by upsetting the heavily favored Broncos in overtime. Oregon held strong and held their spot after an early fight from Arizona. So, if things were to end as of this writing, you’d see Auburn take on the Ducks from the Pac-10. It’s an intriguing matchup. One that many would like to see, as the two teams have similarities that should have the ingredients for a high scoring affair. We shall see. But first the Tigers have to get past the Ol’ ball coach and the South Carolina Gamecocks. They’ve already beaten one team out of the state when they gave the Tide their first loss. Now they’re in position to put a dagger in the hearts of Auburn’s dreams. Ah… the SEC. It just doesn’t get any better does it? Besides being an avid sports enthusiast, Brent Watson dedicates much of his time to running his business in Chelsea: Comfort Keepers-- a non-medical in-home care company. You can reach him at 981-1800 or email at centralalabama@comfortkeepers.com.
Thunderbolts 12U Win Atlantic Citrus Classic in Orlando
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The 12U Thunderbolts after their victory in Orlando.
The Birmingham Thunderbolts 12U won the Atlantic Citrus Classic hosted at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. This championship win also gives the softball team a qualifying berth in the ASA Hall of Fame tournament held in Oklahoma City in June 2011. The team consists of players from Oak Mountain, Moody, Trussville, Helena, Pinson, Curry, and West Morgan. The poster the girls are holding is for Captain Will Lyles who was severely injured by
an improvised explosive device (IED) while on a patrol in Afghanistan. The team dedicated the tournament to Willie. Team members are front row, from left: Sara Borden, Ashlee Sanders, Kaylee Horton, Mallory Lewis, Taylor Homrich; middle row, from left: Haley Keaty, Ashlee Swindle, Chloe Yeager, Carmyn Greenwood, Emmie Waldrop, Ashton Clem; back row, from left, coaches: Jeff Horton (head), Ryan Greenwood, David Swindle, and Danny Lewis.
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Area Football Teams Go To 5A and 6A Playoffs 280 Living congratulates Chelsea, Spain Park and Briarwood’s varsity football teams for making the state playoffs in their regions. 5A Chelsea took on Cullman in a first round battle on November 5. The Hornets lost 14-7 in a close match-up with the Bearcats. 5A Briarwood is, at the time of this writing, still in the hunt for another title. Previous first and second-round victories over Mortimer-Jordan and Walker have the Lions set to take on undefeated Fort Payne in a quarterfinal game. 6A Spain Park went to a round two playoff re-match against the Hoover Bucs following a win over Tuscaloosa County. After the tumultuous start of their season, the Jags have more than proven their worth beyond the 30-10 loss to Hoover on November 12.
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#13 Sam Whitaker has been a force on Briarwood’s offense this season. Photo courtesy of Cari Dean.