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Matthew Mulligan - ArticlesMajor League Baseball Fantasy Camp – Spring Training for the Middle AgedCompeting at this level is a challenge. Competing at this age might be just as entertaining as a real baseball game but for entirely different reasons. Tripping over second base doesn’t count as sliding in. Most of these guys haven’t worn baseball cleats in 20 years or more – much less tried to go anywhere quickly in them. A face plant between bases is not unheard of. And stealing a base? College Coaching's Musical ChairsThe opportunity to turn a loser into a winner will frequently override a coaching candidate’s better judgment. The Sage hopes that New New Mexico State Coach DeWayne Walker made a good choice. Walker is the 33rd head coach of the Aggies and has his work cut out for him. The Aggies managed a single conference win last season and probably have the Cornhuskers, Michigan and a variety of other schools trying to get ‘em on their home schedules. Should Walker get a couple of wins, New Mexico Stat Surviving Football Withdrawal – a Guide to Recognizing and Recovering From Football DependencyCollege Football’s season ending ‘hurrah’ that is bowl week heralds the conclusion of the 2008 season. For the more balanced among us, this signals the start of a new year and the chance to focus on surviving winter and to enjoy not having to cut the grass. For others, this time of year marks a merciful and justified end to more than four months of yelling, beer swilling, nacho loading and relationship damaging behavior. Worst to First - Turning a College Football Disaster Into a WinnerWinning football programs assemble multiple factors to build a successful season. But it’s the losers that figure out some really interesting ways to blow it. 2008 Worst College Football Programs - a Year to ForgetFans of losing college teams use the off-season for contemplative reflection. One of the more interesting observations occurs when the over-dedicated fan reviews how much money was spent following his team into the toilet. Season tickets, beer and liquor, nachos and hot dogs and the associated medical bills really add up. College Football Homecoming Traditions – a Celebration of LosingHomecoming is a uniquely American tradition of inviting parents and alumni to campus for a celebration highlighted by a football game. Ostensibly, these institutions say they want to connect alumni and friends with the student body. While this is fine with the alumni, the schools really want to connect alumni and friends to the Development Office. Surviving a Football Loss - a 12-step Plan for the Overdedicated FanIt is reasonable to be disappointed after one’s favorite team loses. It is unreasonable to throw rocks at the ref’s car. Some dedicate themselves to football and when football lets them down, they go into a deep emotional free-fall called Over Dedication. Individuals endure this, but occasionally, entire states mope around for weeks and can’t function. One's emotional attachment to the team suffers such damage that every day life becomes a challenge. To help, here are 12 steps to freedom.
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