Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #146 February 25, 2010

Are You Choking?

the Vikings now must be considered among the most cursed franchises

For whatever reason, the Minnesota Vikings tend not to make the list. Is this because of our Upper Midwest status as flyover country?

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #144 January 28, 2010

Sports 2009: Just the Updates

recapping a year of Chippewa Valley sports through the glorious Facebook status update

Imagine if you had been Facebook friends with significant regional figures in sports, and how they would have posted the notable athletic occasions of the year on their Facebook pages.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #142 December 24, 2009

The New Face of the Bucks

Brandon Jennings single-handedly completed my mission

The Bucks were picked to finish last in the Eastern Conference. Surely, Jennings would be a bust; we knew that. If we cared to know. Then he took the court on November 14th and scored 55 points.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Sledding into First

winter baseball: a great idea or my greatest idea?

The prime problem with winter baseball is snowfall. As in, white flakes falling from the sky and into the eyes of fielders trying to catch an off-white ball. OK, then games can be postponed ... Otherwise, play ball.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #138 October 29, 2009

You're in Our Turf

I kinda dig the Chippewa Valley’s move to artificial grass

The four highest-profile fields in western Wisconsin are all artificial, and they all look darn good. No turf-caused injuries, best as I can tell.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Eye on the Tiger

my exciting day at the PGA Championship

I was content to watch from the back and soak in the atmosphere, and not do anything to get kicked out while in the presence of Tiger himself.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Fathering a Love of Sports

what my dad taught me about sports and why I’ll miss him

“I kept playing catch with my dad through my 20s, and I’m due to do so again this summer even after I turn 30.” I never did.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #130 July 9, 2009

Bucks in a Rut

the team isn’t making my fan base quest any the team isn’t making my fan base quest any easier

... there was one online commenter who noted that he and his roomates are Bucks fans. Great, now I know four.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Belting It Out at the Park

one man’s ode to the good ol’ Star Spangled Banner

"Complicating the matter, the anthem is not the easiest to sing, between a melody covering one-and-a-half octaves, and lyrics that can be easy to swap (gleaming/streaming and light/fight)."

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #126 May 14, 2009

A Big Draw and Little Fade

a discussion with the man that made Eau Claire famous for golf

This era saw golfers such as Tom Puls, Joe Springer, and Jeff Michaelson rule the local scene, as more state attention came to the Valley.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #124 April 16, 2009

A Golden Program

there’s a reason why Blugold women’s basketball is so good

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Catchin' More Air Time

my awesome evening with the TV-13 sports crew, Part Deux

No task seems likely to throw the proverbial monkey wrench into the preparation time ...

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Shootin' with Sportscasters

my action-packed evening alongside Bob Gallaher and the TV-13 crew

If you’re expecting a dramatic Hill Street Blues-esque roll call to set assignments ...

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #118 January 22, 2009

A Year for the (Face)Books

a Facebook News Feed-style year in local sports review

a Facebook News Feed-style year in local sports review

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Mulling Over the Merge

combining school teams increases wins, decreases opportunities

Merging the Old Abes and the Huskies may save money and bring more titles, but ...

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Jump in Expectations

Eau Claire basketball success shifts our thinking

We are no longer that lonely population outpost in the northwest part of the state ...

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #111 October 9, 2008

Aw, Buck Up Basketballers

with the Brewers in fine fandom standing, what about those deers?

With the Brewers in fine fandom standing, what about those deers?

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Border Rivalry Heats Up Even More

recent allegations have Vikings fans in a rage

The Packers and Vikings will challenge our sedate rivalry dynamic this autumn.

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Midwestern Melee

Beermakers vs. Same-Aged Siblings would make quite the event

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Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #105 July 17, 2008

Teaming Up

Hockey team helps round out Eau Claire`s organized athletics roster

I don`t know that I recognize little ole` Eau Claire anymore.

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