Wow it feels like it has been a long time since I last actually sat down here and wrote (maybe not for you dear reader, but for me). We had company in the middle part of last week and that is what caused me to miss a bit of time on here. I do hope you will forgive me.
So this is the day for sports. Couple of things to comment on here. First from the Texas State High School Football Playoffs class 4A. This past Saturday was the state championship game for all classes, but it is the 4A championships that have my attention. The reason is because of the fact that there were teams in each 4A title game from the district here around Quitman. First Sulphur Springs beat Dayton 69-49 to win their first ever state title. A friend of mine who is the assistant band director there told me that Supphur Springs punted the ball one time and fumbled it one time. Other than that they scored touchdowns. Secondly, Longview played in the other 4A title game. They lost to Lake Travis from Austin. The thing that stands out however is that both of these teams are from the same district. It would have been really cool for both teams to have won the title.
Amazingly, the Cowboys are still in the hunt for the playoffs. Even though they managed to lose (ugly style) to the Ravens in the final home game ever at Texas Stadium, they got all the help that they needed on Sunday and now all they have to do is beat the Eagles in Philly and they are in. They will go as the 6th place team, but hey, it could happen.
Finally three more things from the NFL. First, the Atlanta Falcons have clinched a playoff spot this season after going 4-12 last season. They had their star QB go to prison, their coach quit to go back to college with three games to go. They have had a rookie quarterback starting all season long. It has been incredible for them. Second, the Miami Dolphins have a shot at making the playoffs this season. They went 1-15 a year ago, and this year they are one win away from the playoffs. Again, incredible. Lastly, the Detroit Lions set an NFL record by losing their fifteenth straight game to start (which seems strange to say "to start the season" since we are one game from ending the regular season) the season without a win. Losing 15 in a row isn't something new. The Panthers did that a few years ago, but they started the season with a win. The Lions have now actually lost their last 16 games. The team has yet to win this season, and has a real shot at being the first team to ever lose all 16 games in a season. In a strange way, I find myself pulling for it to happen. Is that wrong?
Well that's it from here. I will get back on track this week, even with Christmas going on. Peace and Love y'all.
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