The Rude Times – Your Sports Weekly Reader Beginning July 1st, Georgia’s new “Campus Carry” law goes into effect. The controversial bill will allow people to carry concealed handguns on state campuses with several exceptions. You can familiarize yourself with the bill HERE. If I’m reading this correctly, concealed handguns WILL be allowed at Georgia…… More
Category Archives: Blog Sample 3
What Do the Braves Do With Adams Now Freeman Has Returned?
When Freddie Freeman went down with a fractured wrist four weeks ago, it seemed like the beginning of the end of of the 2017 baseball season in Atlanta. But then, 72 hours later, the club struck a deal with the Cardinals to acquire first baseman Matt Adams. Through Monday’s action, Adams is hitting .306 with…… More
BRAVES SUMMER HOME STAND BRINGS FRESH BREEZE
The Braves are in the middle of playing 18-of-21 games at SunTrust Park. This should be one of the best stretches of the season, even though Freddie Freeman is still out. In spite of that, this run should be fun for the fans and the team, as we get to wrap our arms around the…… More
Bartolo Colon – On DL With Strained Left Oblique
Tuesday afternoon, the Braves placed 44 year old Bartolo Colon on the disabled list with a strained left oblique. This season has been a struggle for the veteran right hander, as he’s posted a 9.21 ERA (43 ER/42 IP) over his last nine starts. Opponents were slashing .378/.419/.628 with 23 doubles, one triple and eight…… More
The Rude Times – Volume 1 Issue 1
Adios Gregg Allman, Remember Those Who Gave All, Tiger Has Had Better Days, Men’s Lacy Shorts and Girls Gone Fishin’! If I had a newspaper column, if might look something like this… Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend. Come inside, come inside. We lost another…… More
23 Teams That Didn’t Return To the Super Bowl the Year After Losing It
These are the teams that didn’t get back to the Super Bowl the year after they lost it: L 50th Feb 7, 2016 Denver 24, Carolina 10 – missed playoffs (6-10) XLIX (49) Feb 1, 2015 New England 28, Seattle 24 – (10-6) Won wildcard, lost divisional (1-1) XLVIII (48) Feb 2, 2014 Seattle 43,…… More
Braves Fans Worst Fears Realized: Freddie Freeman Diagnosed With Fractured Wrist
Thursday afternoon, Braves fans worst fears were realized as All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was diagnosed with a fractured left wrist and will miss approximately eight weeks. Freeman, who was hit by an Aaron Loup pitch on Wednesay night showed immediate discomfort and a troubling sign as his first few steps were towards the Braves…… More
Feel Like a VIP at SunTrust Park!
The Braves are settling into their new home at SunTrust Park, and Atlanta Track Club is very excited to offer a unique opportunity to see the stadium from the field! The Braves Country 5K presented by Mizuno allows Braves fans of all ages to feel like a VIP inside the brand new stadium. The event…… More
MY FALCONS MEA CULPA BEFORE NFL DRAFT WEEK 2017
What a different feel NFL Draft Week 2017 has from the previous two seasons. That it is far more promising and exciting is an understatement. Finally, the Falcons front office has earned my trust. The impressive way in which they have changed the narrative is promising for their future. First, a few admissions. I was…… More
SunTrust Park – I LOVED IT!
I actually got chill bumps last Wednesday when I pulled up to SunTrust Park for the first time. I heard all the details about the battery and all its glory, but there’s nothing like actually seeing it in person. Wow Friday night’s exhibition game with the Yankees was nothing short of fantastic! There was no…… More
