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Proud daddy/husband. Former hockey reporter. I wrote a book. PA Announcer for Green Hill High School.

Lebanon, TN
Joined April 2011
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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Kristopher Martel
2 years
As an Ohio State fan, the amount of pouting and finger-pointing coming out of Bama is hiiiiiiiiiilarious
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Touchdown Alabama
2 years
Did the head referee during the Alabama/Tennessee game celebrate a Tennessee touchdown? You be the judge 👀
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5 years
Vrabel knew. Vrabel knew what would get under Bill's skin the most. This, in my opinion, was one of the greatest moments in this game.
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Gifdsports
5 years
Bill Belichick “That’s fucking bullshit” after Mike Vrabel gives him a taste of his own medicine
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6 years
#Preds Pekka Rinne on what secrets #Avs Colin Wilson would be sharing about him to his teammates: "That I used to hold his hand on the flights because he got so nervous. He used to sit next to me on the plane"
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8 years
. @CNN @FoxNews @MSNBC hi y'all. We have a city here in Tennessee called #Gatlinburg that's burning. You should probably cover this.
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6 years
RIP Momma. You were one of a kind and I'm having a hard time believing that I won't be able to call you anymore. Thank you for helping me grow into the man I am today. I just wish I would've had more time with you. Love you mom. Save a seat for me whenever I get there.
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5 years
Hell of a run, @Titans . You've gained a fan.
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3 years
Pekka Rinne should have his jersey number retired by the team whenever he decides to hang up his skates AND his own banner in the rafters. There's no argument you can make to me for anyone else ever wearing 35 for the #Preds in the future. That's my thoughts for the day.
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Kristopher Martel
5 years
Imagine if all it took to flip the #Preds season around was a Pekka Rinne goal?
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Kristopher Martel
5 years
Do. Not. Trade. Mikael. Granlund.
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4 years
I wouldn't have a love for hockey without my dad. I spent a good portion of the 2000's going to nearly every Preds game with him. We lost him this morning. It took a broken neck, cancer, and dementia to knock him out. He was a strong SOB and I'm gonna really, REALLY miss him.
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4 years
"On behalf of Tennesseans, we are taking a united stand..." On behalf of Tennesseans, RESIGN AND STOP EMBARRASSING OUR STATE
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
4 years
I cannot in good conscience turn a blind eye to the countless allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. On January 6, I will vote in favor of objecting to the certification of the electoral college results.
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5 years
This is the greatest picture in franchise history. The only one to beat it will be the one of this guy lifting a Stanley Cup.
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3 years
I will not tolerate Pekka Rinne slander on my TL. If he wants to go home and play for the team that he started his career with to finish it, then he's earned that right. I'm here to see Rinne be happy, because he deserves happiness being the nicest man I've ever met in my life.
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6 years
Ok now that is bad ass, #Preds
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6 years
Another public shooting in the Nashville-area. This time at Opry Mills. What's it going to take to stop these? I mean, really? What in the hell is it going to take? No, the answer isn't more guns, before anyone says it.
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10 months
No, this is what it’s like to VISIT Nashville between 1st and 8th Avenue and Church to Demonbreun. That’s it. That’s the only place that looks like this. Locals don’t partake in this because we’re largely not idiots.
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Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives
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Here is a preview of what it’s like living in Nashville.
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5 years
Normally, the #Preds backup goaltender sits right behind the players at the bench. Rinne, since being pulled, has been standing at the back of the tunnel, out of distance. I honestly feel very bad for him and I know he's probably hurting big time right now.
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5 years
Viktor Arvidsson, a guy who apparently didn't deserve a second contract to some, just broke the #Preds single season franchise record for goals with his 34th.
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3 years
Just go ahead and erect a statue of Rinne outside Bridgestone Arena. Right in the damn plaza.
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4 years
That's a hell of a picture. Well done, @matt_dumba .
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Kristopher Martel
6 months
LOL imagine being on a charter flight with your entire team and the pilot gets on the comm with a “GET READY FOR AN L” psa
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hockeyfights
6 months
checking in on the atc chatter in Nashville
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Kristopher Martel
7 years
Every time this @edsheeran remix of "Shape of You" hits the speakers, @RyanJohansen19 has a ritual he does. First, Forsberg. Next, Turris. And he's recently added in Fisher. It's very entertaining to watch. It's like clockwork every game night.
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6 years
Subban feeds on boos like Monsters in the Pixar universe fed on scares and laughs
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3 years
And I'm not joking either. Statue, banner, jersey retirement, everything. Every bit of it.
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7 years
NBC just showed a clip where Crosby told the ref "I didn't mean to throw it" re: water bottle. Horse apples. He overhanded it.
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7 years
Also, cool stat: today's attendance is 17,523. That is the 93RD consecutive sell-out for the @PredsNHL . My word.
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7 years
50 shutout for Rinne in his career. 7 this season. If you sit there and tell me he shouldn't be a front-runner for the Vezina trophy, I'll sit here and tell you you're an idiot.
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6 years
Strap undone and asking for a whistle to stop and let him fix his helmet? No dice. Getting checked and beaten behind the net? No dice. Retaliatory swing of his stick? WHISTLE BLOWN PENALTY ON NASHVILLE.
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Kristopher Martel
5 years
THE CHAMP @SweetHandsPlant , rocking a @Titans jersey underneath his robe. Title fight is now.
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5 years
Just stopped at a rest area and it was packed with #Preds fans. NHL is estimating 20,000 fans from Nashville coming. I dunno, that estimate may seem a little low.
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6 years
Scott Hartnell: X-Factor Yes. Yes, you read that right.
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5 years
lol the looks on Miz and HBK's faces when Goldberg's music hit was hilarious
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5 years
If you're even beginning to think this is on Pekka Rinne, I'm gonna ask you to check out a bit early please. Because clearly you're not watching what's going on.
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Kristopher Martel
7 years
Contract signed! Happy to announce I'm writing a book of the greatest #Preds stories in their history. So humbling! Thank you @skyhorsepub !
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Kristopher Martel
2 years
First letter of each tweet. I love @AlexDaugherty1 .
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5 years
#Preds Ryan Johansen just came out of the locker room and yelled: "HOW'S THAT FOR A HEADLINE"
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5 years
This is INCREDIBLY dangerous and has already led to a clear injury for Arvidsson. Hammer needs to come down hard from DoPS
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Alex Daugherty
5 years
The 2nd hit is unbelievably dangerous from Bortuzzo. Virtually no protection on the lower body there (kidneys, spine, etc.$ and he came down very, very hard.
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5 years
"I'm just thankful for the opportunity that Hynes has given me" - #Preds forward Kyle Turris
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6 years
Pekka Rinne Can't Do Everything By Himself
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7 years
Not even one period into the #StanleyCup Final and the officials have already put their mark on the series.
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6 years
Pekka Rinne is two days shy of his 36th birthday. He just shut down Tampa Bay with 42 saves. Absolutely Brodeur-esque the way he's been playing lately.
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Kristopher Martel
5 years
I just realized that Nashville winning tonight will allow the @PredsNHL social team to snark out at all the "durrr raise another banner" people and I'm 100% here for that
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11 months
Rep Moody needs to come to some Title 1 schools here in Wilson County and see how kids are “wasting” food. Wasting those COUNTED OUT tater tots. Gimme a damn break and let’s get real for a minute. This woman has probably NEVER seen a Title 1 school up close.
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The Tennessee Holler
11 months
WATCH: As TN Republicans consider rejecting $2 BILLION in federal k-12 funds, @RepDebraMoody (R-Covington) is concerned low income students are “wasting” free meals and not finishing their food.
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5 years
I know everyone is saying it, but this is why Subban makes the big bucks. "ohhhh waaa waaa waaa Subban isn't worth $9mil a year" He is if this is the effort that wins you a Cup. Because he's sure as hell playing like he wants to win one.
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Kristopher Martel
6 years
Barry Trotz is one. more. damn. win. away. Go Barry Trotz.
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5 years
Matt Duchene already hitting up Nashville three days after being eliminated in the playoffs. Phenomenal.
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5 years
There are an ass-load of #Preds fans everywhere. That's about as scientific as a metric I can use.
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6 years
Holy cow, this is going to be the first #Preds home Game 7 in franchise history. That's gonna be one hell of an atmosphere.
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Kristopher Martel
6 years
This is absolutely amazing!
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Tennessee Titans
6 years
It's Christmas miracle! The @nashvillehumane reported for the first time ever they had a "Silent Night"! After more than 100 adoptions in the past week (and some amazing foster families), the shelter is empty and it's a silent night in Nashville. A Home for the Holidays! 🐶🐱🎄
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5 months
So, something of note last night at the @NashvilleSC game. Four cheap burgers and fries, three sodas, and a beer cost me $120. In what world is that acceptable for any business to charge that much? Absolute insanity. I don’t think I’ll ever buy concessions there again.
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4 years
Gas tank is empty, folks. Time for me to move on. (This time for real lol)
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3 years
I feel bad for three people tonight: Juuse Saros, Juuse Saros, and Juuse Saros. He played three times better than anyone other player for Nashville. Trash offensive outing.
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5 years
Please, and take this the nicest way possible, get the hell out of my city. Sometimes I feel like all this tourism has ruined Nashville.
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5 years
The #Preds are showing the Music City Miracle on the jumbotron. While playing Buffalo. TROLL CITY, BABY!
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6 years
To the anonymous patrons who just paid for our meal, a meal for two adults and four kids, thank you. It never ceases to amaze me how good humans can be to each other. Wow, I'm in a bit of shock.
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8 years
No one will notice it later, but I just did and now you will see it before it gets de-towelled.
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6 years
#Preds Pekka Rinne wins the Vezina. He's the first Nashville player to win a performance-based award. Couldn't have happened to a better, more deserving guy.
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6 years
Ok, I'm not going to question Laviolette for healthy scratching someone anymore. His adjustments going into game four have been phenomenal.
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6 years
#Preds are officially four points away from clinching their first ever Central Division title. Possible to clinch on Saturday. It's almost here, y'all.
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6 years
If you don't love Barry Trotz, you're not human. He's one of the good ones, folks.
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6 years
Austin Watson is a consummate hockey player. He's a perfect mix of a player drafted into Barry Trotz's system that had to adapt to be a defense-first player and, in Laviolette's system, was able to reincorporate his scoring touch. Can't ask for a better all-around player.
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10 months
Had a heart attack last night while playing hockey. Took 2 more shifts in the MIDDLE of the heart attack before I stopped entirely. Thankful for the fine folks at @ascenstthomas for taking care of me and a big thanks to @palmertn for getting me here and staying with me.
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3 years
Slobbering over JT while forgetting Derrick Henry is hilarious
@wingoz
trey wingo
3 years
Jonathan Taylor has 9 100 yard games. The Colts are 9-0 in those games. The Colts have 9 wins. If that’s not the definition of Most Valuable Player I don’t know what is.
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Coming home tomorrow morning. It's been a physically and emotionally trying last few days, but the love of my family, friends and each one of you has helped power me through. Mom may have passed, but she'll never truly be gone. She'll always live on. See you soon, Nashville.
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5 months
This is the greatest minor penalty I’ve ever seen in my life
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Yaroslav Asakrov earns a two minute interference penalty for this move.
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5 years
I remember a time where the #Preds lost three straight to Anaheim to fall back 3-2 in the series before winning the final two and taking the series in seven games. Just because things may seem out of reach do not make them impossible tasks. I've seen crazier things happen.
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7 years
If you're mad at Poile, don't be. He's in Vegas to potentially win GM of the Year. He won't get fleeced in a trade, even to protect Neal.
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5 years
Listen, I'm all for washing hands and protecting against viruses and whatnot, but let's be real for a minute: It feels like we're WAAAAAAAAY overblowing/overreacting regarding coronavirus.
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6 years
Listen, y'all. I'm just gonna say this right now: Brian Boyle is a really fun player to watch.
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5 years
Outside of Pekka Rinne's first career goal, lol which is amazing, that was a manly win. And a great first win for John Hynes. I also thought it showed a lot about Hynes that he went straight to the locker room as the horn blew. Either way, this was what the #Preds needed.
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6 years
Is the officiating horrendous? Absolutely it is. But the fact that the #Preds have absolutely melted down in the final 30 minutes of the game can't be understated. What a huge blown opportunity for Nashville. Brutal and this could cost them dearly.
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7 years
My son got baptized tonight and I had the ultimate honor of baptising him. Unbelievably blessed.
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5 years
Someone has to fall on the sword at the end of the season for this miserable power play. Period.
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7 years
That's an "I want a Cup so damn bad" pass from Mike Fisher. Holy hell.
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6 years
Eight power plays for Nashville. EIGHT. Zero converted. THAT is unacceptable. Just no way to sugar coat it.
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5 years
I mean, listen, it's clear that there's some kind of grudge going on. Either trade Turris or grow up and get over it. Pick one.
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5 years
TWO STRAIGHT SHUTOUTS. Against the Stars. Wouldn't have figured that one. What a confusing team.
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6 years
Boucher talking to Laviolette: "You have three centers" Lavi: "We actually have a lot of centers" Ooooof
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2 years
If I’m ownership, I think it’s time to make some big changes. Sweeping changes.
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6 years
Barry Trotz is two wins away from a Stanley Cup.
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Kristopher Martel
5 years
Remember that time that Forsberg got suspended for the SAME EXACT HIT on Jimmy Vesey? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
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Knights On Ice
5 years
Aaaaaaand now we know why Forsberg reacted the way he did. Dangerous hit by Mark Stone here.
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6 years
Officiating in the NHL has been bad this season. But it's been a whole special kind of bad in the playoffs.
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6 years
I've never understood how one player can get hit with a penalty and another can get called with embellishment. If the first player committed a penalty, then how could the other have embellished it? Never makes sense. No matter which side it's called on.
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6 years
P.K. Subban owes Saros a fancy steak dinner. And not from like Logan's or anywhere like that. I mean like Morton's.
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7 years
Fan at the glass rocking a sign with Subban on it saying "Dance like NBC isn't judging you". Nice.
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7 years
It is no longer #TolvanenWatch , y'all. It's #TolvanenWarning
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6 years
This game, by far, is one of the most complete games of the season. #Preds have thoroughly dismantled one of the best, most talented teams in the entire NHL. Much like they did to Tampa Bay earlier in the year. Man. What a game.
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5 years
#Preds are being booed off the ice as the game ends. That's rough.
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7 years
Stopped by the hospital to see dad after the game. He hadn't had the greatest of days, but I wanted to stop and tell him about the game. As soon as I walked in, he woke up and asked me who won. Had the fortune of showing him the final 20 minutes. He was excited, to say the least
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5 years
Nashville's power play could be the worst in franchise history. I'm gonna have to go look at the numbers, but I've watched this team a LONG time and I just can't understand how they're SO bad ALL the time.
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5 years
I asked #Preds coach John Hynes about if the past three games was a result of the team more consistently buying into his system. His answer was utterly fantastic:
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This country has a gun problem, and people like Jake are the reason nothing changes. When we’re ok accepting the fact children are being murdered instead of talking about the “why”, then it’s all over. As a father of four, it’s my right to want my children to be safe every day.
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@kmartel_sports Stop using a tragedy that just occurred where parents have to deal with the unthinkable loss of a child , as your microphone to talk about your gun beliefs.
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5 years
UPDATE: We're ok. The tornado swept through my backyard (not joking). One of the garages in our complex was utterly demolished and a wall slammed in to another building and tore off part of that roof. Cars are ok. Everyone in the complex is ok. One flipped FedEx truck, though.
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5 years
I believe in the power of prayer, always have. Heart levels stabilized this morning. Still nowhere close to being out of the woods, but dad is awake and talking and coherent.
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6 years
I love Barry Trotz. He is the absolute best. No offense or slight to the Bolts in the least, but I hope they win Game 7 tonight and Trotzy gets a chance to battle for a Cup
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Isabelle Khurshudyan
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Caps lost their last road game. So someone else had to do the hot lap. It was Barry friggin’ Trotz.
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6 years
Someone I know just turned down tickets to G7 in Nashville because "they didn't win last time I was there". Jinxes aren't real. Superstitions aren't either. It's a freakin' game seven. You just can't turn down tickets to that.
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7 years
Here's what you should remember: #Preds didn't trade away Fabbro or Tolvanen. Didn't mortgage the future. Gained SOLID depth on the wing for a first rounder that will likely be closer to a second in terms of picking. I like it.
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7 years
I didn't think it could get much louder in here, but #Preds fans make it sound like a full damn building
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4 years
Back in October, I was weighed at the heaviest I've ever been in my life. Was also diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I told the doctor I'd see her in three months and I wouldn't be diabetic anymore. Challenge accepted and completed. Diabetes was the wake-up call I finally needed
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My son just stole home. So much of a struggle for him because he's not 100 percent after being sick, but he ran it out, SLID INTO HOME, and beat out the tag. He was so excited he got up and put his arms out like wings and ran over to me then into the dug out. I'm so proud of him
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