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The chicken curse lives

Posted on January 5, 2008 by jodi

Now that the college football season is behind us, I’m finally ready to write about the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, and I have evidence that the chicken curse is alive and well: SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS Sept. 1LA.-LAFAYETTE [PPV]W, 28-14 … Continue reading →

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What are you DOING, Gamecocks?!

Posted on November 6, 2007 by jodi

I don’t get it. I honestly don’t get it. The chicken curse is real. After rising in the rankings to SIXTH in the nation in college football, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks are absolutely blowing their chance for a … Continue reading →

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Go Cocks!

Posted on September 12, 2007 by jodi

My alma mater, the University of South Carolina, defeated the University of Georgia on the football field this past weekend. Georgia was ranked #11, and my gamecocks were not included in the Top 25 – but guess what?! THEY ARE … Continue reading →

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The Winter Olympics – Part 3

Posted on February 27, 2006 by jodi

I’ll subtitle this one: “Another beef I have with the Media.” I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics this year, but what has driven me nuts is the media commentary. Many of the commentators are so negative, focusing on … Continue reading →

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The Winter Olympics – Part 2

Posted on February 22, 2006 by jodi

Wow, what an amazing performance by the female figure skaters in the short program! I’m usually not one to get too absorbed in figure skating, but the program that Irina Slutskaya put on was enchanting. For starters, her music kicked … Continue reading →

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The Winter Olympics – Part 1

Posted on February 19, 2006 by jodi

Evan and I have really enjoyed watching the Olympics this year – previously, we (particularly Evan) have not taken much of an interest in the Winter Games, but because of our new enthusiasm for downhill skiing we have been glued … Continue reading →

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Go Seahawks!!!

Posted on January 22, 2006 by jodi

Wow. I am so excited! I have never given a rip about NFL football, but when Evan and I moved to our condo, we found we had a very clear view of Qwest Stadium, home of the Seattle Seahawks. On … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Beats Florida!

Posted on November 12, 2005 by jodi

Previously posted on November 12, 2005 at: http://spaces.msn.com/members/jodidodds/Blog/cns!1p1a54g1PSNkhyBLLbfi4i8A!138.entry Indeed, in a 30-22 victor my alma mater, the University of South Carolina (Go Cocks!) defeated the Florida Gators (ranked #12) on the football field today in a huge upset. I admit that … Continue reading →

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