Author Archives: Jesse Gavin

The Most Badass Person I Know

Posted on December 3, 2010

Just about a year ago right now, I was sitting down to lunch with a couple of my former coworkers at KCRG-TV, Katie Wiedemann and Mike Battien.  Mike was one of our promotional guys, who was in town for something or … Continue reading →

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College Football Viewing Guide – Week 13

Posted on November 24, 2010

This week, the listings and announcer pairings come via The 506. Here are the ABC/ESPN coverage maps for the 2:30 and 7:00 games. Thursday, November 25 7:00 PM #17 Texas A&M at Texas, ESPN (Rece Davis, Craig James, Jesse Palmer, … Continue reading →

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Dowling Claims 4A Title in Overtime Classic

Posted on November 21, 2010

I’m not sure I’ve seen a better high school football game than Friday’s Class 4A championship contest between West Des Moines Dowling and Iowa City High. City High took a ten point lead into the 4th quarter, but Dowling stormed … Continue reading →

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North Tama Claims Class A Title Behind Boerm’s Triple-Triple

Posted on November 19, 2010

North Tama came from twenty points down to edge Madrid 43-34 for the Class A championship on Friday afternoon.  The Redhawks were guided by senior quarterback Brendon Boerm, who eclipsed the 100 yard mark passing, rushing, and receiving for North Tama.  … Continue reading →

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College Football Viewing Guide – Week 12

Posted on November 18, 2010

As usual, all info via Awful Announcing. Thursday, November 18 6:30 PM Georgia State at #11 Alabama, ESPNU (Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Erin Andrews) 7:00 PM UCLA at Washington, ESPN (Rece Davis, Craig James, Jesse Palmer, Jenn Brown) … Continue reading →

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Makin’ It Better: Four Ways to Improve the Iowa High School Football Playoffs

Posted on November 18, 2010

On an annual basis, there is no greater point of contention in Iowa high school athletics than the football playoffs. Football is the only sport in which not every team is automatically entered into the postseason tournament. Football squads must … Continue reading →

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Video: Solon Advances to 5th Straight Title Game

Posted on November 16, 2010

The Solon Spartans will have a chance to make history on Saturday, when they face Sioux City Heelan in the Class 3A state championship game.  No team in Iowa history has won four consecutive state titles, but the Spartans can … Continue reading →

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Video: Heelan Wins a Wild One

Posted on November 16, 2010

Sioux City Heelan will play for a second state title in the past three seasons on Saturday.  The Crusaders won a wild game over West Delaware in the Class 3A semifinals at the UNI-Dome on Monday night, scoring with just … Continue reading →

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Semifinal Snapshots – Class 3A

Posted on November 15, 2010

A quick look at the Class 3A squads that will compete in the UNI-Dome on Monday for a chance to play for the state title. Pella Little Dutch Record: 12-0 District/Conference Finish: District 7 Champion Head Coach: Jay McKinstrey Road … Continue reading →

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Semifinal Snapshots – Class 2A

Posted on November 15, 2010

A quick look at the teams that will meet in the UNI-Dome on Monday for the chance to play for a state championship. Iowa City Regina Regals Record: 12-0 District/Conference Finish: District 5 Champion Head Coach: Marv Cook Road to … Continue reading →

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