Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

SHORT STORY: Bullseye

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Thwump!!! The arrow missed the bullseye, hitting far to the right. “You’re off your A-game today.” After commenting on his friend’s errant shot, the man in the black shirt pulled back his arrow and let it fly. Thwump!!!  It hit … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Day 18

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

They were folded neatly and lined up in a row.  Since we were the second group, they were already covered with dust. I swear us pushing them is how Jackson State cleans the gym floor. They were towels.  And I … Continue reading →

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Thursday Free-For-All

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Worked out bright and early and then had to go back home to take my son to school for his club. Got stuck in rush hour traffic. Not sure how people do that every day. I prefer driving … Continue reading →

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Why I love college football

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Somewhere, someone will sign who wasn’t highly recruited. While other football recruits will get the glory, he’ll be thankful he gets a chance.  He’ll fax his letter of intent to the one university who wanted him. It may not be … Continue reading →

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BLOG: National Signing Day

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Well, the phone isn’t ringing today. I won’t be sending a fax.  No official commitments.  For the 27th year, I won’t be signing on National Signing Day. Excuse me as I deal with the disappointment.     OK, I’m over … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Free-For-All

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Happy signing day!  I’m ok with the fact no college will want me to play football. It’s the 27th year now. I’m  over it.

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Day 17

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Woo-wee, we did some runnin’ this mornin’.  Suicides, sprints, suicides, laps on the track.  We were just a huffin’ and a puffin’.  Then they threw in some weights and some mountain climbers and a few zillion push-ups just to make … Continue reading →

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Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog: Day 16

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

An open letter to the treadmill: Dear Treadmill. You may not remember me, but I’m the fat guy you pushed around last year. Ah, you’re starting to remember now, right? No? Let me jog your memory a bit: 1. I’m … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Free-For-All

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Good morning! Have a great foggy day today!    

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SHORT STORY: No Place Like Home

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Noxious thick smoke hung over the room. Three old friends sat in the midwestern bar, shooting the bull and discussing the meaning of life. “The Flying Monkeys. The scariest part of the Wizard of Oz is definitely the flying monkeys,” … Continue reading →

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