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  • Maxwell Silver III Dec 6, 2016
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    Going to Kansas for a few days-but will watch weekend football-consisting of teams that play for the love of the game-Go Jackrabbits

  • Maxwell Silver III Dec 4, 2016
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    Next year in ACC coastal Va tech is 1 -2-4 should be Miami, UNC, Pitt 5 Ga Tech 6 and 7 will be Duke and Virginia---------- -- ACC Atlantic , Clemson loses Watson, Louisville probably lose Jackson Top 4 will be FSU, Louisville, Clemson and NCSU, Wake and Syracuse will be better and BC will compete with Virginia for worst in ACC

  • Maxwell Silver III Dec 4, 2016
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    Should be set 1-Alabama -rating A+ 2- Clemson -as a Champion of ACC 3 and 4 are Tricky Washington is Pac 12 champs and dominated their game Ohio St will not drop out from 2 even not as a champ I give them #3 Washington is 4 and deserving -Penn St I watched all the games this weekend is not a top 5 team-the most deserving and best 4 this year are the same

  • StunGunn Dec 3, 2016
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    Unless Clemson "Clemsons" tonight, the four are set. "Lucky" Washington gets to play Alabama. Would love to see them beat 'Bama, but it's a tall order. Never say never, though. Looking forward to the VT/Clemson game tonight. Nothing against VT, but pulling for the Tigers to see an ACC team make it to the playoffs.

  • Maxwell Silver III Dec 2, 2016
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    I think they will extend it soon-artificial controversy created by media -they talk about getting Penn St getting or Wisc. neither are close to being deserving-I think the best 4 are what they have now-Michigan is not a player -if Clemson or Washington lose they could slip in the back door. The four now would be good match-ups

  • StunGunn Dec 2, 2016
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    Wish they'd go to an eight team playoff, but the current system will be in place for a while, unfortunately.

  • Maxwell Silver III Dec 1, 2016
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    this weekend will answer a lot of questions-conf champs - the debate by most of the media is saying as conf champs Penn St. -if Washington is conf champs they should trump Penn St with only one loss and a conf champ-the way the playoffs is set up it is not design to reward Conf champs-if it was there would be 8 team playoff so all conf champs get in-Washington doesn't get a lot of respect simply because nobody sees them that much- I have watched them a couple team and they are a darn good football team, resume should not be a big weighing factor-each league is different-that is my 2 cents

  • StunGunn Nov 3, 2016
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    I was afraid when Cleveland tied up the game, the Cubs would suffer more heartbreak. So glad they won! What a game!!!

  • Maxwell Silver III Nov 2, 2016
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    I know talk shows like to talk junk about this guy-Alex Rodriquez has been impressive, him, Pete and Frank Thomas have been entertaining and informative thumb up to foxsport

  • Maxwell Silver III Nov 1, 2016
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    the pressure is on the Cubs but if they squeeze one out- it is all over Cleveland then but if Cleveland wins tonight that city will go crazy this Championship by the Indians will trump what Cavs did-Cavs have crazy fans but Browns and Indians fans are fanatics to the 12th degree, Cubs on the other hand if they should win - it will be the second biggest fire in Chicago history-nah probably the first!!

  • StunGunn Oct 31, 2016
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    I was sure wrong about the State/BC game!

    Glad the Cubs pulled out the W to live another day. Tall order for them to win two more games, especially with the series back in Cleveland.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 30, 2016
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    I blew everything yesterday-Indians are close to closing it out but I would count out the Cubs just yet!!

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 29, 2016
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    with all the fan fare I thought the Cubs would surely win last night- then have a drop off but the opposite may happen, didn't pay that much attention to the american league this year but that Cleveland team is very good if Cubs were playing anyone but Indians or Red Sox I would want them to pull it out!-hope football scores do better than baseball has so far

  • StunGunn Oct 29, 2016
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    Do you have the Indians beating the Cubs to win the WS? Hope the Cubs win, but with Cleveland winning last night, the Cubs need to win tonight to have any hope.

    Like your football picks, but I think State will win by a larger margin. BC has really good D, but can't score.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 28, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    predictions
    State 34 BC 21
    Duke 27 GT 24
    Wake 27 Army 14
    Cubs 4 Indians 2 (fri) Cleve 7 Chi 2 (sat) Cleve. 8 Cubs 4 (sun)

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 26, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    caught myself pullin for Cleveland last,

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 25, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    I saw a comment somewhere that said MLB shouldn't reward a Druggie by letting him be a hero at the WS (Charlie Sheen) my answer the hero would be Rick Vaughn not Charlie Sheen-just my 2 cents

  • StunGunn Oct 25, 2016
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    Agree. Cubbies and Indians haven't won a WS in a very long time. Both teams have very loyal fan bases. I'd rather see these teams playing than the usual suspects.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 24, 2016
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    I think best two teams in baseball are playing in WS- will sit back and enjoy, I believe the viewership for WS will be higher than any series in a while-just my 2 cents

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 22, 2016
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    I saw where MLB has put a stop on Vaughn throwing out first pitch, have already a list of former players which I can understand but it would be nice if Cleveland could work it out so he could come out of the bullpen door acknowledge him and get the crowd fired up!!- kind of torn between these two, it would be nice to see the cubs win but also would be good for the city of Cleveland, a town that is always the butt of jokes especially from big city Celebs from NY and Chicago, will sit back and enjoy if cubs make it, if Dodgers are there its full throttle for Cleveland

  • StunGunn Oct 22, 2016
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    That would be fantastic!

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 21, 2016
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    1 game away from a Cubs/Indians World Series / rumors going around Rick (Wild Thing) Vaughn may throw out the first pitch-bet that place would erupt if Charlie Sheen comes out with the wild hair cut and black horn rim glasses

  • StunGunn Oct 20, 2016
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    Would love to see the Big Four play each other every year, but when you have divisions, it can be hard to keep a fair balance of good/bad teams.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 19, 2016
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    don't mind the divisions but change em up, FSU,Miami,GT, Clemson plus big 4-south VT,Va,Lou,BC,Syra,Pitt, ND and add a northern team for the north
    then the big 4 can goback to playing each other every year

  • StunGunn Oct 18, 2016
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    I am stunned that VT lost at Syracuse! Didn't see that one coming. The Coastal IS a cluster-bleep. Agree that FSU isn't up to its usual standard. L'Ville and Clemson are the best of the ACC, but after seeing Clemson struggle against Troy and State, I have my doubts about them winning a Natty. The ACC should do away with the divisions, let the two best teams battle for the ACC crown. Just my opinion.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 17, 2016
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    I don't think FSU is all that good this year(their standards), they have looked avg. all season, I thought Miami was turning the corner, do not think the QB everyone raves about is quiet as good as advertised, to use an old Marine term the coastal is a cluster -----
    Clemson and Louisville are still head and shoulders the best -revised order
    1-Clemson (solid)
    2- Louisville
    3-7-Va tech, NCSU, UNC, FSU and Pitt
    8--10-Miami, Duke, Wake
    11-12-Geor. Tech, Syracuse 13-Virginia and BC 12-13-14- Virginia,

  • StunGunn Oct 17, 2016
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    Would have agreed with your winning teams; not sure about the scores. On Friday, I didn't think Carolina would beat Miami at Miami, and I had NO idea State would take Clemson down to the wire (gotta feet for their kicker). Duke even gave L'Ville a good fight. Love seeing the Heels win; hate that Mack Hollins is out for the rest of the season - great guy and player.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 15, 2016
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    prediction
    Duke 10 Louisville 38
    Wake 21 FSU 38 (at FSU no way)
    Clemson 48 NCSU 39 (at clemson no way)
    Miami 31 UNC 17 (Va Tech get an assist) Miami will beat Va Tech )

  • StunGunn Oct 13, 2016
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    They did handle the "interview" with the Fayetteville radio guy very, very poorly. I can listen to them more than DG lately. You could make a drinking game out of his show: how many times will he say "he's been covering the ACC for 30 years" (I doubt that unless he started at 18), "married to the lovely and talented Maria", "state-wide DG show". I'd be wasted before 1:00 if I played that drinking game. Too much self promoting on his part. It's a shame, because hes's a bright guy.

    We're in the heart of multiple sports season with football, baseball, hockey and basketball all being played, or about to be played, in the case of basketball. I'd think with all those real sports going on, there would be more sports discussion and less fluff. Oh well. At least Adam and Joe have Wess Durham, Steve Logan, and Lauren Brownlow on each week.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 12, 2016
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    I heard a recording of that show, seem to me they had the guy on their just to cut him down, I thought he handled it great, you hear the sarcasm from Joe, I rarely listen anymore, they do not talk about sports unless they can create a controversy, it mostly talking music, game shows or how I am in tune with video games world!

  • nmbeachblast53 Oct 5, 2016
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    Yes I agree, Adam was condescending in his way but Joe was downright sarcastic, his voice got loud and after the guy was off the air, did his usual mouthy remarks-JOE all you are is radio guy on a local show, what have you actually done in life- nothing run you mouth on the radio-that show will go in the tank eventually just like the Morning show they had on.

  • StunGunn Oct 4, 2016
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    I was very disappointed in how Adam and Joe treated the radio guy from Fayetteville this afternoon. They baited him and were very condescending and acted as if he didn't have a right to his opinion, and asked what he was "trying to prove" by not airing the ECU game this weekend. I would surmise he's "trying to prove" that he doesn't agree with the ECU Band members who refused to play the National Anthem and/or kneeled through it. Just as those Band members have the right to express their opinion, the radio station has a right not to air the ECU game.

  • nmbeachblast53 Oct 4, 2016
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    (will not carry ECU game --half guys in Military )tried to write to quick--Fayetteville probably does have deeper connection with the Military due to Ft Bragg-

  • nmbeachblast53 Oct 4, 2016
    Towel Boy

    heard there was gonna be guy from wfay 100.1 fayetteville on sadam and blow-- their are carrying the ECU game sat, when they had the guy Joe was snarky Jackace he normally is, Adam was pos liberal he is, the ECU band kneeled at National Anthem, as the 2 blowhards pointed out they have the right to do this, but the guy from 100.1 doesn't Joe especially took issue with him and tried embarrass the guy but the guy took the high road, after he was off the air, Joe said he was doing as a stunt. I think the two doorks got him on the show on purpose to use it to take issue with someone with an opposite view. I have heard it said half of the guys in the support these actions, that is wrong I as a military vet support their right to do idiotic things that are not against the law but do not support their actions one bit and a majority of all military vet feel as I do. The guy said Fayetteville was probably more patriotic than Raleigh (he probably stated it wrong) Fayetteville have more connectio

  • His Majesty Oct 3, 2016
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    Fairly close on your pics.
    I had a feeling Carolina's Offense would keep it closer than you thought.
    Also scratching my head with your UVA/puke prediction. Those were some lofty expectations for a team that has yet to beat anybody of substance.

  • Maxwell Silver III Oct 3, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    Have saw FSU play 3 times, this team can score but there defense is pathetic,Jimbo may want to receive that call from LSU, they have backslid from the year they won the NCAA championship, the first sign was the way Louisville handled them, looking back Ole Miss should have won that game, they were the better team-everybody said it was FSU and Clemson but now its Clemson and Louisville

  • StunGunn Oct 1, 2016
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    Agree with your picks (not sure about the scores) but I think L'Ville may just beat Clemson. That's the game of the weekend IMHO.

  • StunGunn Oct 1, 2016
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    + 1,000,000

  • Toddler10-21 Sep 30, 2016
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    What's even sadder is that high school kids are kneeling. If I had a son playing high school football and he did that let's just say I'm coming out of the stands!!!

  • Maxwell Silver III Sep 30, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    Predictions for week 4 Oct 1
    FSU 34 UNC17
    NCSU 38 WFU 27
    Clemson 48 Louisville 31
    Miami 29 Ga Tech 16
    Notre Dame 31 Syracuse 21
    Duke31 Virginia 10 Pitt 38 Marshall 13 Boston Coll 27 Buffaloe 16

  • StunGunn Aug 31, 2016
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    Good one, Mitt!

    Here's the thing: it's very hard to separate our flag from our military. When Kaep sat, it is very hard to accept his action as not being disrespectful to our military. His freedom to sit is part of what makes our Country so great. I wish he found another way to express his feelings. Just my two cents, but I feel our flag is sacred. I disagree with some if what our country does, but I'd never express it the way Kaepernick did.

  • mittnfriends Aug 31, 2016
    Veteran

    Kaep has already stated his beef isn't with the military.

    “I have great respect for the men and women that have fought for this country,” Kaepernick said. “I have family, I have friends that have gone and fought for this country. And they fight for freedom, they fight for the people, they fight for liberty and justice, for everyone. That’s not happening. People are dying in vain because this country isn’t holding their end of the bargain up.”

    Here's a good one for y'all...

    "In Jr. High I took band. The teacher was upset when I wouldn't say the pledge of allegiance. He made a heartfelt speech about his visit to East Germany (which used to be a thing) and how said and oppressive it was on that side of the wall, how they lacked the freedoms that I took for granted. I asked him, 'On what side of that wall do you think they're more likely to force children to pledge their allegiance'? And that is the story of why I don't know how to play the clarinet".

  • StunGunn Aug 30, 2016
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    GREAT idea about the REAL heroes on cereal boxes, Max! Thankfully, so many more people appreciate and respect our Military than in the past. If not for service like yours, where would we be??

    Joe doesn't have the you-know-whats to stand up to Adam.

  • Maxwell Silver III Aug 30, 2016
    Bench Warmer

    I think he is far left leaning, I say Kaepernick does have the right to his opinion, such disrespect should not encouraged, would like to think any decent person would call him out, joe chimed in with his usual smart remarks but as I said I will not do business with any of the sponsors if the opportunity arises, I have talked to some VFW members, Marine Corp league and DV members and they will concure, I think myself and you are pretty much on the same page SG
    sent an email to Gen. Mills suggesting they put the faces of real heroes on cereal boxes-service men that have received the Medal of Honor!

  • StunGunn Aug 30, 2016
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    Adam tends to be liberal, but I'm not sure that's his true point of view. Sometimes sports radio hosts say what they think will stir the pot. I was listening as well. I get that Kaepernick has the right to express his opinion, but there are other ways that he could have chosen. I DO think it's disrespectful to our Country, especially our Veterans. The media gave him what he wanted: attention - everyone was talking about it all day. Others will probably join Kaepernick, unfortunately. The NBA has a rule that all players must stand during the National Anthem; the NFL should as well IMHO.

  • Maxwell Silver III Aug 29, 2016
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    Listening to afternoon show, they were praising Kapenick (misspelled) Adam was saying if you want to burn the American flag go do it, it's your right. It is your right but that irresponsible journalism to encourage it. I will not do business with any of their sponsors and will encourage others not too, as a veteran it appalled me. I will spread word thru TWS GROUPS and other VET groups. Maybe WRAL needs to evaluate some of their shows.

  • StunGunn Aug 26, 2016
    Sports Legend

    I really enjoyed the Olympics this year, and watched every day. Swimming, diving, track and field, and of course, basketball (women and men's). Team USA did really well - very proud of their efforts and contributions. I'm ready for football!! I think the Panthers will have a good season, just not as good as last year, and making it back to the SB will be a tall task; attainable, but difficult. Let the games begin!

  • Maxwell Silver III Aug 25, 2016
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    summer is coming to a close-been a good summer - reunited with two friends I was in Vietnam with - had not seen each other in 49 years-we were teen agers last time we saw each other-going to the Pack-FSU game this year, he is a big seminole fan-watched olympics off and on, one time that the non-rev sports are the ones i watch-did not watch any Basketball, watch mostly swimming, diving volleyball-

  • StunGunn Jul 31, 2016
    Sports Legend

    Don't rely on Google maps or whatever APP Samsung uses either. Sent me the wrong way on I-40 during rush hour traffic, when I KNEW it was the wrong way to go. I use WAZE - MUCH better APP.

  • Maxwell Silver III Jul 31, 2016
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    a little advice don't use siri for directions when in DC traffic was so bad she had me do 10 u-turns

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