Today is the 25th anniversary of the nation's commemoration of Rev. Martin Luther King's birthday as a national holiday. At a time when an act of violence has focused the nation's attention on the rancorous nature of political discourse, we remember the most famous oration of a man who brought change through peace. This is the text of the "I have a dream" speech, delivered on … [Read more...] about I have a dream
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CBB Splinters | 1/11/11
By Paul Casey Gotham Death, taxes and ... ...low scoring games in the Big Ten. Ah, the beauty of it all. It should come as no surprise that the Wisconsin Badgers and Michigan State Spartans played a game in the fifties tonight. What with the Badgers making eight passes on every possession, and the Spartans like a topical ointment in the Badgers' jock straps, one could … [Read more...] about CBB Splinters | 1/11/11
This Date in College Football Belt History – September 22
The 3rd ranked, 3-0 Florida Gators of coach Urban Meyer traveled to Mississippi for a meeting with the 1-2 Rebels & coach Ed Orgeron. The Gators were coming off a big win over Tennessee & next week they were scheduled to meet Auburn, the only team to beat them the previous season. The meeting with Mississippi, a 21 ½-point underdog, may have been a classic set-up for … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 22