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About aarongernes

Well, I like TV and movies and I love sports. So expect a lot about that.

The Game of Thrones – “Lord Snow”

The Stark clan finally gets to King’s Landing, and we finally get an indication of what winter finally means. Also, a lot more back story, and the coolest piss you’ll ever see. All this and more the recap of “Lord … Continue reading

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Doctor Who – “Day of the Moon”

Woah. That was… woah. Brisk, fast, slightly confusing, and a mind-blowing cliffhanger that definitely defines where this season is headed. A full recap of Day of the Moon is right here. 

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NFL Playoff Picks – Divisional Round

Baltimore @ Pittsburgh (-3) First, I just want to say that it’s a shame that what’s probably the best rivalry in the NFL is playing second or third fiddle in the media because of Pats/Jets and Aaron Rodgers. As for … Continue reading

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Auburn 22; Oregon 19 – Dyer and Fairley lead way for War Eagle

With the game tied and just over two minutes to play, Michael Dyer was able to do what so many players failed at in the previous 58 minutes. He stayed on his feet. It is Michael Dyer, not Cam Newton, … Continue reading

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Top 10 Sports Stories of 2010: #5 – The NCAA vs. Reggie Bush, Cam Newton, & Ohio State Football

“I didn’t know.” Boy, if only that excuse worked. “I didn’t know that the speed limit was 55, officer.” “I didn’t know that the test was today – can I take it later?” “I didn’t know that the injection was … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year: #6 – Rafa is Radiant

It started as whispers from London in early July. Rafael Nadal had just won his second Wimbledon title and eighth major overall, defeating Tomas Berdych in straight sets. It was Rafa’s 14th straight victory there – something that only names … Continue reading

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The Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year: #7 – The Year of the Pitcher

More than any sport, baseball is defined by numbers. Everything revolves around the numbers. Sabermetrics is an idea of statistical analysis in the baseball community. It conceivably means that you would never have to see a player play on the … Continue reading

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Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year: #8 – NFL Player Safety Concerns

#8 – NFL Player Safety Concerns In the past, we’ve gotten used to seeing highlight reels like this or this on the internet, or even NFL-sponsored content. Time after time, we’ve seen the violent collisions that make American Football so … Continue reading

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Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year: #9 – John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut

#9 – John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut 6-4. 3-6. 6-7. 7-6. 70-68. One of those scores is not like the other. One of those scores does not belong. For three remarkable days, two unknown tennis players captured the world in … Continue reading

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Top Sports Stories of the Year: #10 – The Minnesota Vikings

First, I’d like to comment on how unbelievably hard it is to make these lists. They all have a personal flavor to them. The cuts I had to make were very difficult. It’s hard to remember how a story affected … Continue reading

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