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Enroll, Transfer, Repeat. But Don’t Panic.
By Danny Meyer on December 1, 2010 at 12:02 am • 0 Comments •
I learned a lot of things during my last semester of college. I learned that I’m tired of school. This Herculean college trek that I’ve taken – four schools in three states – has begun to take its toll. I’m worn ...

Baseball Tragedy
By Danny Meyer on November 10, 2010 at 12:01 am • 0 Comments •
There’s a lot happening in the sports world right now. Wade Phillips is out as the Cowboys’ coach. The Yankees are already talking with free agent pitcher Cliff Lee. The BCS is doing its thing. The Lakers are hot and the ...

Well-Spent
By Danny Meyer on October 27, 2010 at 12:03 am • 0 Comments •
The only place for an underdog is in the comics. Yet, everywhere you turn, there’s an underdog sports team staring you right in the face. Listen, I hear the arguments. It’s a great story; it’s good to see the little guy succeed; ...

It’s Time For College Football Madness
By Danny Meyer on October 20, 2010 at 12:01 am • 0 Comments •
On Monday, the first 2010 BCS rankings came out. I just stopped shaking my head Tuesday. Let’s start at the top. The Oklahoma Sooners are the top dogs. The 6-0 Sooners are ranked No. 3 in the AP poll, behind AP No. 1 ...

A Long Way From The Top
By Danny Meyer on October 13, 2010 at 12:02 am • 0 Comments •
Something terrible happened this weekend. The transgression that transpired wasn’t terrible for Arkansas fans – in fact, it was a good thing. When teams ranked above you lose, it usually works out well. This calamity, this bummer, was Alabama’s loss to South ...

Need a new job? Consider these.
By Danny Meyer on September 8, 2010 at 12:02 am • 0 Comments •
I spent my Labor Day weekend, hopefully, like most people. I went outside, I relaxed, I spent time with friends, and I thought. Very little, but I did think. I thought about some of the bad jobs I’ve had (picking up ...

Standing Up Versus Lying Down – It’s Not Even Close
By Danny Meyer on September 1, 2010 at 12:02 am • 0 Comments •
There’s a semi-new sport that’s sweeping the country. You see its handiwork on t-shirts, on the back glass of pickup trucks, and even sometimes on Sportscenter. This sport that’s triangle choking the nation into submission is mixed martial arts, or MMA. As ...