Monkey Sports: Big 12 Preview
Monday, October 20th, 2008Array-ne Much better day than yesterday…….saw a rabbit on my morning walk. Tonight on the way back to the dinghy after my walk, I decided I wasn’t going back to the boat.
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Thereâs also a bunch of pictures from the cities Iâve been to, as well as the baseball stadiums. SBC Park has to be the best park on the left coast. As you get to the stadium, there are two things right off the bat that peak your baseballian interest. First, the address of the stadium is â24 Willie Mays Plazaâ, and second, there is a giant statue of Willie Mays himself at the front entrance. On one hand, there is much devotion to the Say Hey kid (thatâs Willie Mays), they do a lot to honor him on the exterior of the ballpark, but the inside of the park is a veritable shrine to Barry Bonds. I walked around the stadium, and as I approached the front gate, this couple that was probably my age asked me to take their picture. They gave me a little insight about the stadium, but then when I asked what their favorite park was, and they said Dodger Stadium, I figured their opinion had no merit. Also, as you stand behind the stadium, you are behind the right field wall known as the âSplash Zoneâ. This is because if someone hits a home run over right field, it will most likely go out of the stadium and into the water behind the stadium. This area behind the stadium is great. Thirdly, there is place next to the stadium where you can put your bikes, not just a bike rack, but a small complex where they guard your bicycles, which I think is a great idea. Because the outfield isnât completely covered with seats, it makes the stadium seem more open. And that Lowry kid ended up with 8 2/3 innings, giving up only 5 hits, no runs, and I think only one walk.
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-ne As we focus so much on praying for ourselves many of us forget to pray for others.Let’s pray for:The missionaries that they are blessed as they save God’s children all over the worldThe soldiers that they are safe and they come closer in their walks with Christ (or begin one)The government that they base their decisions on the Word of GodOur Neighbors that they are blessed and enriched by GodOur Church that it runs smoothly, be taken care of financially and be overwhelmed with members volunteering to share their giftsOur Homeless that they are housed by the word of God and take the blessings they receive and use it to enrich themselves and their goals.Our Enemies that they come to know the true love of God and follow it and by doing so become blessed.
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-ne Sow to yourselves in righteousness,Reap in mercy:Break up your fallow ground:For it is time to seek the Lord,Till he comes and rains righteousness upon you.
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-ne Happy Anniversary to us.12 years of marriage; It seems they won’t be ready ’til Christmas, which is disappointing, but if that’s the way it’s got to be, then that’s the way it’s got to be.
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-ne This week we have started doing work in the Wordly Wise book.Today WW 1c was due and tomorrow WW 1D is due.That means on Friday we will correct 1 E and on Monday there will be a QUIZ on the first 15 words in the Wordly Wise book.This Wordly wise work is for both the 10th grade classes and the 12th grade classes.10th Grade:We are reading The Kid no one could handle.On Thursday we are having an IN CLASS Assignment/ Quiz on that story.
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Last year a Big 12 North team did not beat a single Big 12 South team, with the exception of Baylor, who hardly counts as a WAC team. It’s unlikely that this year will be much different.Big 12 NorthIowa State - There is a good chance that the Cyclones will be one miracle upset away from winning there first championship since 1912. Eight wins in Ames, however, is like winning a National Championship at most Big 12 schools. Colorado - Last year Gary Barnett managed to save his job by going to the Big 12 Championship game. Kansas State - Last years 4-7 record was a huge let down for a team that had won at least 9 games in 10 of the previous 11 seasons. This is one of those teams that seems like won’t win any ganes, but will sneak in a few wins here or there.Big 12 SouthTexas - Mack Brown has been one of the best coaches in college football since joining Texas in 1998. Zero Big 12 championships, despite appearing in the game twice, five straight losses to rival Oklahoma, and before last year no BCS wins. He was the John Cooper of this era, but last year’s Rose Bowl win has Longhorn fans hoping that the team can now win the big game, namely Oklahoma and the Big 12 Championship. I think this is the year that Texas beats Oklahoma and wins the Big 12, but they have two other big games they won’t win: at Ohio State and at Texas A&M.Oklahoma - This may be the least talented team that OU has had in five years. I’m not predictingg any this year mainly because they only return three ofensive starters.NorthIowa State 8-3 5-3Colorado 6-5 4-4Missouri 6-5 4-4Kansas State 6-5 3-5Nebraska 6-5 3-5Kansas 4-7 1-7SouthTexas 9-2 7-1Oklahoma 9-2 6-2Texas A&M 9-2 6-2Texas Tech 8-3 5-3Oklahoma State 7-4 4-4Baylor 2-9 0-8Texas over Iowa State
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