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Jake “The Snake” Roberts Sings At Braves Game; Hilarity Ensues
Pro wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts is one of the best microphone artists the sport has ever seen. His delivery was like that of a preacher; it could reach your soul and drive a fear of God you've never felt before. Unfortunately for Mr. Roberts (real na
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An Open Letter to Acadiana’s High School Graduates
Author's note: High school seniors from around Acadiana will be graduating this week. My younger brother is one of them. They will be receiving advice from relatives, teachers, and movie producers for the n
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Today In Country Music History: The First Grammys Awarded
The Grammy Awards are the pinnacle of success for musicians, songwriters, and producers. On this date in 1959, the first Grammy Awards ceremony was held. Unlike today's awards programs, only a handful awards were given. In fact, only 28 awards were presented (compar
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Nice Things Happen to Guys Who Finish Last (In the NFL Draft, That Is)
The NFL Draft takes place this time every year, and football fans from across America tune in to the broadcast find out who their favorite team will take in the first round. The early picks, especially the top 10, get the most attention
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Remembering My Grandfather Three Years Later
T. S. Eliot wrote in his poem The Waste Land that "April is the cruelest month." As the son of an English teacher, I'd heard this line recited many times. I never thought anything of it because, for me, it was a lie. After
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The Masters’ Musical Connection To Nashville
Golf fans will have their eyes glued to their TVs this weekend as the final two rounds of the Masters take place. One of the signature features of the CBS broadcast of the tournament is the calm, beautiful piano-and-guitar music that permeates every break in the action and serves as background music for Jim Nantz and the other announcers
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IceGators Win in 3OT, Force Game 3 Against Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama--Just when you thought you had seen it all from the Louisiana IceGators, they find a way to surprise you with something new. Three days after dropping game one of their SPHL semifinal series to the Huntsville Havoc in Lafayette, the IceGators stole a 2-1 triple overtime win Friday night at the Breland Homes Ice Arena. Troy
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Miller Overtime Goal Sends Louisiana To Semifinals
Lafayette, Louisiana--The Cardiac Crocodilians pulled off yet another dramatic comeback, and this one came when they needed it the most.
After trailing the Mississippi RiverKings by two midway through the third period, the IceGators scored twice in five minutes to force overtime. Matt
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SPHL Playoff Preview: Louisiana IceGators vs. Mississippi RiverKings, Game 3
The phrase "you control your own destiny" is often used in sports. For the Louisiana IceGators, it has never been more true. The IceGators return to the Cajundome tonight for the deciding third game of their SPHL quarterfinal series against the Mississippi RiverKings
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IceGators Lose Season Finale, Clinch #2 Seed In Playoffs
Pensacola, Florida--If anyone ever needs proof of Murphy’s Law, he can look at the game film of the Louisiana IceGators season finale. Everything that could have gone wrong for the IceGators Sunday afternoon went wrong. Singl