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2013 US Open – Merion Golf Club Pictures

Posted on 08/13/2013 by Cliff Satell

This year the US Open was held at the Merion Golf Club's East Course for the first time since 1980.  The USGA spent weeks building all the grandstands, sponsors tents and other needed infrastructure

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Michael Smerconish Makes Stupid Point

Posted on 08/15/2012 by Cliff Satell
Michael Smerconish and Chris Matthews Speak

Just came across this surprising column by Michael Smerconish, who is an EA parent and someone I once looked up to as a responsible, thoughtful voice in a cacophony of sensationalism. But then he endorsed

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Farewell David Akers

Posted on 07/30/2011 by Cliff Satell
David Akers kicks field goal

Last night I saw the scroll on ESPN that kicker David Akers signed a multi-year deal with the 49ers.  I know he’s getting old, had an inconsistent season last year, and muffed two very crucial playoff

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