Those who follow me on Twitter know I predict the outcomes for the Reed, Spanish Springs and Sparks football teams every week. I send out the tweets late Friday morning. In the past I would get a comment or two about my picks but that’s typically where the excitement surrounding my predictions ended. But things have changed this year. People are getting fired … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: Week 4 prep football contests will say a lot about DI North hierarchy
The 2015 prep football season isn’t even a month old so there are still several question marks. Is Reed’s offense that good? Is Carson the best team in Northern Nevada right now? Is Damonte Ranch a legit Sierra League contender? My answers: Yes, yes and yes. Reed has weapons everywhere. Carson’s defense is outmatched only by its offense. And Damonte nearly surprised … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: The interview I won’t soon forget
My job is one of my proudest accomplishments. At 24 years old, I am the boss of my own staff--of one. To me, that’s something. But compared with the numerous people I’ve had the privilege of speaking with because of my job, I may as well be throwing together burritos at Chipotle. When I see big-name athletes or personalities on television or I read about them in a … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: From cool to lame, comparing celebrities who teed it up at American Century Championship
Celebrities are cool, right? And there were plenty of them this weekend at the American Century Classic (better known as the Celebrity Golf Tournament) at Edgewood Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe. Because of an excess of invites and the growing popularity of the event, a record 91 big names partook. But like the majority of those who were a part of the record crowd on … [Read more...]