Crazy busy week!

I must apologize for the lack of new material on the Blog this week.  Tomorrow, (Saturday) the Winter sports preview hits the stands so in addition to the normal work day load, I have been busy putting that all together.  That said, here are some observations from the past couple of weeks as the local teams jump into their respective seasons.  READER OPINION: What have you noticed early on this season?  What has jumped out at you? What has been a surprise?  What has been a disappointment?

Championship game previews/predictions

Tonight, the Blackfoot Broncos and the Shelley Russets will take to the grid iron for an opportunity to win their respective state championships.

Fearless Semi-Final predictions

BLACKFOOT — The state football quarter-finals have wrapped up with both of the remaining Bingham County teams surviving tough match ups to advance to this weeks semi-final round.
Blackfoot took to the road once again, traveling to Bishop Kelley where they emerged victorious 27-14 and will now tangle with the Twin Falls Bruins on Friday evening.
Shelley, gutted out a nail biter in Holt arena, downing conference rival Salmon and will now set their sights on the Wolverines of Weiser.  Here is a breakdown of Friday nights games and of course, my best look into the crystal ball.  READER OPINION: What do you think?  Will the Broncos and Russets move on to the championship games or will one go, not the other or neither?

First impressions of ISU basketball

I had an opportunity to watch the newest version of Bengal Basketball last night at Reed Gym.  Amid all the excitement of a new season, last nights effort gave me a few first impressions and a ton of questions.  READER OPINION:  Media and coaches have the Bengals making the tournament at a three or four seed.  What do you think?  Will the Bengals make it to the big dance this year?

More predictions. Week two of the State Football Play offs!

BLACKFOOT — Week one of the state football playoffs are in the books and yours truly was 2-2 for my picks last week.  READER OPINION:  Did last weeks games go how you thought?  How do you see this weeks games playing out?

Sad but true; rivalry should end

Last Friday I was able to attend the final game in the long time rivalry between the Firth Cougars and the Shelley Russets and I have to admit, even though the score on the board was lopsided, the turnout and energy in the huge crowd was simply electric.

Reader Opinion: How do you feel about the Firth/Shelley rivalry?

Idaho Media Pre-season Football Poll

Here you go, hot off the presses.  The media poll where media types (yours truly included) get to gaze into the crystal ball and guess where everyone will end up.

READER OPINION: How would you have voted in the poll?

Left wanting more

The Blackfoot American Legion season came to a screeching halt on Friday afternoon.

READER OPINION:  What did you think of the coverage of this years Legion team and more importantly, how do you feel of the teams efforts?

What is Old?

As a new week unfolds I can’t help but look back on the week that was and make a few observations.

I have come to the conclusion that age, is indeed just a number as several “old” guys impressed me to no end.

I need to vent!

All right gang.  You will have to bear with me on this one but I have an issue, I need to vent and I figured that this would be the most appropriate venue. 

Reader opinion: What do you think; Three strikes and your out?