The IronDog Chronicles

I’m a fan of Paul Lukas’s Uni Watch on ESPN2…
Check out this great piece that has Lukas traveling to Chesterfield, Missouri to visit Liebe Athletic Lettering.
Lettering and logos are the most underrated facet of any uniform. My interest was piqued last night after watching “The Natural” last night on IFC. The […]

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Alright, I spent two days and nights of heavy listening, and I’m ready to make my call…
The new Beastie Boys brings that spirit in a ‘64 funky style..Very classy.
I’ve always felt that the Beastie Boys instrumental tunes were highly underrated, and I’ve often wondered when a instrumental album was going to emerge. The collection […]

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Back in the grill again…To the grill again…
Yeah I’m back on the point with the verbals again. Here are some thoughts that have come across my inbox.
First off, special kudos to the cat at Yardbarker, who posted the 1998 McDonald’s Slam Dunk Competition. Damn…Who says Ronald Curry couldn’t ball? Yeah, Curry was […]

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What a night…
So long to Chapel Hill’s old Boshamer Stadium. The Heels are headed to the College World Series.
The Sopranos ends on the perfect note.
Life continues with endless possibilities.
Enjoy,IronDog

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Want a ticket for tonight’s UNC vs. USC game in Chapel Hill?…
Be expected to shell around $100-150.
As of end of Game 2, which was finished off this afternoon after last night’s rain-postponement, tickets were being sold from Rams’ Club members to the street leeches for $10-$20/ticket, and then being turned to waiting fans for […]

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Good topic from online video archives….
I caught this post off of Yardbarker today. Parlayer compiled their list of the Top 20 Nike commercials of all-time. Great list!
I have to agree with most of the 20. My personal faves on the list include:
#17 - MJ’s “Failure” Commercial - Should be watched over again […]

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I figured that I had to respond to my Saturday post…
Yeah, the one when I predicted that Oscar De La Hoya would beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a decision.
Perhaps, I put too much faith in Teddy Atlas. Perhaps, I went with my heart. However, I should know by now to never sway from […]

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Where are you going to be tonight…huh?
You better be watching this fight. This one is special. And special enough, that I’m dropping the cover charge at Champs at Southpoint tonight.
Yeah, I’ll be there early before all of the chuckleheads start lining up before the main event. You’ll catch me with […]

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Look who heated up the phone lines yesterday…
I jumped back into the booth of WXYC to interview, “The Pride” of Latta, South Carolina, former UNC point guard of the 2005 UNC National Championship team, and current Charlotte Bobcat, Raymond Felton yesterday.
(I had to go with a snapshot from his sophomore year…I always liked this shot)
Call […]

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Look who’s back on the WXYC airwaves this morning…
Yes, I’m back for a special edition of WXYC “SportsRap.”
At 7:50AM, I’ll be interviewing former UNC floor general and legendary point guard of UNC’s 2005 National Championship team, Raymond Felton.
Be sure to tune in via iTunes, wxyc.org, or through FM 89.3. We’ll be talking NBA, Charlotte […]

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