Which Sumter made pitcher will have the better season? JP Sears vs Jordan Montgomery.
Sumter South Carolina is very prideful in their two big leaguers, especially when both are top pitchers not only on their teams but in the MLB. Last season, JP was the ace on the Oakland Athletics and Jordan was the Texas Rangers go to guy in their World Series win. Before the big money and wins began to roll in for these two, both began their careers as lefty dealers for the New York Yankees this is just one of the parallels in their careers. After they started their careers at the Yankees they were both traded, JP has found his role at the Athletics and Jordan has bounced around from team to team despite having success.
With both pitchers being successful the comparisons are rolling in as to which pitcher will be the most successful next season. The obvious answer is Jordan just because he will more than likely land on a team that will be able to give him more support than the Athletics are able to give JP.
Who wins the most games does not determine who has the best season, it’s all about the stats. Although the stats may be closer than many think, I personally think that the edge still goes to Jordan once again because of the supporting cast he will have playing defense for him.
Baseball is an extremely unpredictable game so honestly no one really can decide who will be the better pitcher based on the previous numbers or even the preseason. So the verdict is still out as to who will be the better pitcher.
In the final quarter of the academic year, I have decided to introduce a new series. As the winter concludes and spring approaches, I hope to embark on a new and relevant topic for those interested. As the season starts on March 23rd, many turkey hunters throughout the southeast are impatiently waiting to kill their first long beard. In this quarter’s series, I hope to provide valuable advice and tips to any turkey hunters willing to listen. These bits of information may provide zero help to a more advanced turkey hunter, but these tips serve as the foundation for beginners. Once again, take this with a grain of salt as I am absolutely not a professional hunter or have ever claimed to be one.
This week’s tip highlights time and place. Obviously, any good hunter wants to beat their prey to its location. So, arriving at your desired destination thirty or forty minutes early is always a good idea. If hunting in the morning, you want to beat the sunrise with plenty of time to spare, such as to walk through the field or woods while it is still dark. If hunting in the afternoon, I really cannot provide much help. Turkeys can show up at any time or place, so beating a gobbler to its spot becomes a little more difficult.
You must remember that no matter where you are or when you arrive there, you want to limit your movement. Turkeys can detect the slightest movement, so it is necessary to camouflage yourself in either a blind or behind some sort of brush. Trees and logs can be very helpful in providing support for your back, as you may be stuck in a certain spot or position for a long period of time. If you were to need to adjust your position, generally, it is best to shuffle around while you are calling. This can somewhat hide the sounds of your movement, or even further disguise it as a bird. Obviously, if hunting on public land, you need to be aware of your surroundings, so as not to alarm or disturb any other hunters. Remember, when in doubt, use common sense to avoid being heard or seen. Turkeys have a sharp eye and an open ear at all times, so beware of every movement.
So there it is. This week’s tip is simple. Arrive earlier than you think. Use common sense. Be quiet. Limit movement. Be disguised. Be one with the turkeys.
Who will win the Undisputed WWE Universe Championship at WrestleMania 40?
By Dylan Jones
I am going to predict the Undisputed WWE Universe Championship match. Cody Rhodes is the challenger to the champion, Roman Reigns. Roman Reigns has been the champion for well over 1000 days. He also beat Cody Rhodes last year at WrestleMania 39 in a questionable finish because of an interference by some of Roman’s cousins also known as “The Bloodline.” Roman has had a dominating run as champion he has beaten a lot of notable names like Brock Lensar, Randy Orton, and Jey Uso.
Cody Rhodes is on a mission to “Finish his Story”. He adopted this slogan because he wants to win the only championship his late father, Dusty Rhodes, never won. He had the chance to do it last year, but he failed. Cody has had a tough year working up to this match. He has fought in many matches and he has gotten better as a fighter compared to the last time he fought Roman. He had a long feud with Brock Lensar at the start of the year. This ended with Cody winning and Brock giving him a handshake out of respect, something we never see out of the Beast, Brock Lesnar.
Before this match on night 2 of WrestleMania we will see a tag team match involving Roman Reigns and The Rock vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. If Roman and The Rock win then the match becomes no disqualification so the Bloodline can intervene, but if Rollins and Rhodes win, the match becomes Bloodline free. I think Roman and The Rock will win the tag team match. This would make it where the Bloodline can get involved. In typical fashion, I think the Bloodline will get involved in the match, but I think Seth Rollins and Jey Uso will come out and help Cody. After Seth and Jey equal it out I think The Rock will come out and turn against his cousin Roman Reigns and help Cody Rhodes finally finish his story. This will leave fans shocked as to why The Rock did it, but the next night on Monday Night Raw I could see him coming out saying he did it to put Roman in his place and let Roman know that The Rock is the real Head of the Table.
Warriors vs Spurs 8:00pm Who’s going to win: Spurs. This will be the third game of the series with the Warriors squeezing by the first game. Even though they’re not winning much, Wemby has been on fire and we are starting to see another reason why he was picked first overall in the draft. Not only for his height but what he can do with his height. There are plenty of players over 7 feet tall but not all of them can hit step back threes like Wemby. With the Warriors biggest player on the court being Draymond Green (who’s only 6’6) Wemby should feast all night and if he isn’t stopped they can win this game. For the Warriors they need to play like they were before they got destroyed by the Celtics. They will have to rely on their 3 point shooting (which they already do) because they’ll rarely score on Wemby down low. Stopping Wemby will be the biggest priority for this game if they want to win. Hornets vs Pistons 7:00pm Who’s going to win: Hornets. This will be the third and last game of the series with the Pistons winning the last two. A battle between the worst teams in the NBA. Like I said earlier the Pistons own this series. But this Hornets team has gotten much better. With acquiring Tre Mann and Grant Williams they’ve been better offensively. Once LaMelo is back and healthy They will be winning more than they are. For the Pistons they have to realize that this is a totally different team from the last two times they’ve played. They have to work hard and win because now at this point every win counts.
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76ers vs Knicks 7:30pm Who’s going to win: Knicks. With Embiid out it’ll be hard for them to win a game. They’ll have to rely on the rookies and bench players to make big plays. They also need Maxey to step into Embiid’s role which will be tough. For the Knicks they need to focus. This team is definitely better than the Hawks and Warriors but lost both of them by 10+ points. They cannot play like that against the 76ers. Timberwolves vs Clippers 10:00pm Who’s going to win: Timberwolves. This will be the fourth and last game of the series with the Timberwolves leading 2-1. The T-Wolves have the best defense in the league with Kat and Gobert. This team has been turned around in the last three years from being last in their conference to being top 3. A big reason for this turnaround is Ant. Carrying his team through it all. For the Clippers it’ll be tough losing Westbrook off the bench. He was the tone setter for the players on the bench. They have to lock in on offense and need every opportunity they can get. The Timberwolves defense’s relentless scoring will be tough for the Clips. —————————————————————
Wednesday 13, 2024
Nuggets vs Heat 7:30pm Who’s going to win: Nuggets. This will be the second and last games of the series with the Nuggets being up 1-0. Jokic has been a problem having 4 triple doubles out of the last 7 games since the all-star break. They also won 6 out the last 7 games. With anyone being able to score 30+ this is a problem for opponents who have to play this team. For the Heat Jimmy Butler can’t be the only one scoring the majority of the points. They need Rozier to be the one scoring when Butler is having an off game. Bam also needs to do his best to contain Jokic if they want any chance of winning. Lakers vs Kings 10:00pm Who’s going to win: Kings. This will be the fourth and last game of the season series with the Kings taking a commanding 3-0 lead. As I said earlier the Kings carry this series and if they meet in the playoffs things will not be looking good for the Lakers. Fox has also carried them this series scoring 35+ in two of the last three games. Including having 44 in the last game. The Lakers need to keep them out of the paint. The Kings have outscored the Lakers in every single game against them. With Lebron possibly out for this game it’ll be hard for the Lakers to prevent the series sweep. ————————————————————— Thursday 14, 2024
Celtics vs Suns 7:30pm Who’s going to win: Celtics. This will be the first game of the season series. The Celtics have shown that they can beat any team by 30 if they want. But they cannot afford losing a game when they’re up by 22 with 9 minutes left in the 4th quarter. With Jaylen Brown winning eastern conference player of the week and Tatum winning the eastern conference player of the month, these all-stars look like they want a ring. For the Suns KD is averaging 28 points per game while basically making half the shots he takes. To win this game they’ll need Booker to come back from his injury ready to go against this aggressive Celtics team. If I’m the Suns coach I’ll play to win but to also not lose by 50. The Suns cannot take an embarrassing loss and want to keep this game to at least 10 points. Mavs vs Thunder 10:00pm Who’s going to win: Thunder. This will be the third game of the series with it being tied at one a piece. The Mavs have been awful since the all-star game winning only two out of seven games. They also have the worst defense in the NBA since the all-star break. Even when Luka gets a triple double they lose. Obviously if they want to get back on the winning side they have to start by getting their defense back on track. As for the Thunder, if the Mavs keep playing horrible on defense then the Thunder should have an easy night due to having one of the best offenses in the league. Shai, the MVP candidate, has been the leading scorer in most of the games he has played. Shai needs to keep leading this team to victory to keep a top 3 spot in the conference. ————————————————————— Friday 15, 2024
Heat vs Pistons 7:00pm Who’s going to win: Heat. This will be the third game of the series with the Heat up 2-0. At this point the Pistons have only one option. Tank and hope things go better next year. With this embarrassing season major changes need to be done to get them to at least win games. For the Heat they are 8-2 in the past ten games. If they lose this game there will be some serious problems they’ll have to solve. Even with Tyler Herro potentially missing this game they should easily win this. Hawks vs Jazz 9:30pm Who’s going to win: Hawks. This will be the second and last game of the series with the Hawks winning big the last game to be up 1-0. The Jazz haven’t been all that good since the break winning only one out of the last five. This is mainly because of the injuries. With Young out for a while they haven’t been doing that bad. winning three out of the last five. With Seddiq Bay stepping up this team is a team to watch especially when Young comes back. For them to win they have to come with the dominance they came with the first time. ————————————————————— Saturday 16, 2024
Nets vs Pacers 7:00pm
Who’s going to win: Pacers. This will be the first game of the series. The Pacers are one of the highest scoring teams in the league. This team can put up 130 every game if they wanted to. Haliburton has come out of nowhere. Him and his team have improved significantly from last season. For the Nets injuries are their biggest problem right now. With Ben Simmons out for the year the Nets are running out of players to play. Harden, KD, and Kyrie messed this team up by leaving. Even though it might seem that there is only bad news, they have won three of the last five games with a lot of stars out. Dorian Finney-Smith and Mikai Bridges need to have big games for them to win. Warriors vs Lakers 8:30pm Who’s going to win: Warriors. This will be the third matchup of the series with it being tied at one a piece. Lebron looked like age is finally getting to him in his last game. With this the Lakers most likely will give Lebron rest for his upcoming games. This being said AD, Reaves, and Russel have to show his presence for this game. For the Warriors they did an exceptional job bouncing back from the 52 point Celtics loss to beating the Bucks by 38 points. With a loss like that, teams usually lose confidence and lose again the next game. After that performance this either means the Celtics are really good or the Bucks just are trash. Curry needs to keep being dominant and keep winning. ————————————————————— Sunday 17, 2024
Bucks vs Suns 1:00pm Who’s going to win: Bucks. This will be the second and last game of the series with the Suns up 1-0. Before the loss to Golden State they were on a 6 game winning streak due to their efforts on defense. Before the all-star break they lost a surprising game to the Grizzlies who only have half the team with a bunch of G-league players. If they want to win they need to continue playing good defense. They also can’t let Giannis, Dame, and Portis score 63 combined points out of 90. That means the rest of the team scored 27 points. All 10 players that played combined for 27 points. That can’t happen. They need other players like Crowder and Lopez to show up. For the Suns they need to stay consistent. They can’t lose to the Rockets and then beat the Nuggets. Consistency is key for them making the playoffs. To win the need to keep Giannis out of the paint and make him make tough shots. They also need to contain Lillard from deep. Last time Booker and KD combined for 60, they either need to do the same or play good defense. Nuggets vs Mavs 3:30pm Who’s going to win: Nuggets. This will be the third and last game of the series with the Nuggets looking for another series sweep. After the Nuggets swept the Celtics in the season series this team might be favorites to win it all now. With Jokic having a triple double against the best defense, it looks like he cannot be stopped. Even though they made only 4 threes they scored 115 while shooting exactly 50% from the field. For the Mavs, stopping Jokic is almost impossible. Jokic will probably have another 30 point triple double so they need to focus on stopping everyone else and hope Jokic plays badly. They also have got to play good interior defense. They scored 103 points in the paint against a good Celtics defense. If Luka and Kyrie go to an offensive clinic they have a chance to barely outdo them.
The Broncos finished 8-9 and Russell Wilson got benched in the final game of the season. Ever since Russell Wilson has been in Denver, he has not produced at a good enough level for them to be a playoff team. There is no one to blame for their failure except Wilson. They have a great coach in Sean Payton, weapons around him like Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy, and they have had a very good defense for years. With the off-season on the come up it offers the question what do you do if you are the Broncos at quarterback.
This offseason the Broncos have the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft. They can do plenty of things here. First they could draft a quarterback like Bo Nix (Oregon) or Michaels Penix Jr. (Washington) at pick 12. This would give Russell Wilson someone to compete with and mentor until Wilson contract expires. Another option would be to try to trade up in the draft and get a better quarterback prospect in Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, or Jayden Daniels. I think if Denver trades up they would have to give up at least their 12th pick, another first round pick, and potentially Russell Wilson. Another option would be to cut Russell Wilson and play backup quarterback Jared Stidham. Stidham would probably not be much better then Wilson but this would most likely give them a very high pick in the 2025 draft to get a top quarterback in college football. Lastly they can take a chance on a free agent quarterback. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did this in 2023 by signing Baker Mayfield and it showed to work out well as they won their division and played in the NFC divisional round. Some notable quarterbacks in the upcoming free agency would be Gardner Minshew, and Jameis Winston. Now these aren’t great options but I think they offer the Broncos a better chance to win then Stidham. If I were in Denver’s front office I would definitely look into drafting a quarterback either this year or next year.
It’s an American staple to go out with your friends to eat chicken wings and watch a game or even to just go have a good meal together on a weekend. In Sumter, your options for this are somewhat limited with 2 real options: Leo’s and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Now Leo’s is likely a little farther away from most people but is it worth the drive? The wings at Leo’s are very good and pretty big compared to the wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. Leo’s ranch is also very, very good along with their raw fries and cheese balls. All of these are top tier. I’m giving those 4 food items a 8.7 out of 10 which is very high. The service at Leo’s is good and your order is always correct or at least I have never received the wrong order. The atmosphere is somewhat lacking because, even though it is newly renovated, it is kind of dark and not a ton of TVs but enough to watch a game on from almost anywhere in the restaurant. They also have many more good options other than wings including wraps and sandwiches that are solid.
Buffalo Wild Wings is closer for many people and is bigger. The wings themselves are pretty good but usually not very crispy and small. Their fries/tots, ranch, and cheese curds are all good but not as good as those at Leos, resulting in them receiving a 6.8 out of 10 which is still good. The service at Buffalo Wilds Wings is usually good and the orders are usually correct; however, they have been known to sometimes take long. The atmosphere is sports filled and very good along with tons of TVs with any and every important sporting event on. There’s always much better lighting than Leo’s and they, like Leo’s, do have more good options other than wings including burgers, wraps, and sandwiches.
Overall, I’m taking Leo’s any day of the week. I think it is just much better food which outweighs the other factors. It is worth the 10 minute longer drive.
Living far away from Sumter and school has many downsides, but nothing is worse than making the drive to Sumter and back everyday. Something must be clearly wrong with driving classes because no one can drive on an open road. I’m not going to act perfect and say I always drive like how the law expects me to, but I can not fathom the reasons people drive like they do. In November, I had to stop in a long line of traffic because some person was going twenty mph on their tractor on a main road resulting in the entire left lane being backed up. In December of last year, somebody was going so fast that they almost caused two accidents within three minutes, still not slowing down after both. Even worse than the drivers is the road itself, because it is littered with bumps and holes that make every drive bumpy and overall unpleasant. Going over the bridge to go into Columbia is worse because people are racing each other to be in the left lane ahead of others even if there is only one person in the lane. People are incapable of driving regularly, regardless of traffic and weather conditions.
The question of whether the best college football team could defeat the worst NFL team is a subject that has fueled debates and discussions among sports enthusiasts for years. While college football teams exhibit exceptional skill and talent, there are several reasons why the top collegiate team would likely fall short against the lowest-ranked NFL team.
The sheer disparity in talent and experience between college and professional athletes is substantial. NFL players are among the elite in their sport, having honed their skills at the collegiate level and then further refined them in the professional arena. The best college football team may have standout players, but they lack the depth and experience that characterize an NFL roster.
NFL teams are composed of athletes who have not only excelled in college but have also undergone the rigorous demands of professional training, coaching, and competition. The transition from college to the NFL involves adapting to a faster, more complex game with a higher level of physicality. While the best college team may have a few players with NFL potential, the overall roster may struggle to match the physicality and speed of their professional counterparts.
The strategic and tactical aspects of the game in the NFL are on a different level when compared to college football. NFL coaches, many of whom have years of experience at the highest level, employ complex game plans and strategies that take advantage of their players’ strengths and exploit opponents’ weaknesses. The best college team, while undoubtedly well-coached, may not have encountered the level of strategic complexity and adaptability present in the professional game.
Another critical factor is the difference in size, strength, and athleticism between NFL and college players. NFL athletes, conditioned by elite training programs and nutrition regimens, generally possess a physical advantage over their college counterparts. The linemen in the NFL, for instance, often outweigh and outmuscle their college counterparts, making it challenging for a college team to compete in the trenches.
The notion of the best college football team defeating the worst NFL team seems improbable due to the vast disparities in talent, experience, and strategic complexity. While college football showcases exceptional athletes and intense competition, the NFL represents the pinnacle of the sport, with players and teams operating at a level that transcends the collegiate game. The transition from college to the professional ranks involves a significant leap in all aspects of the game, making it unlikely that even the best college team could overcome the challenges posed by the lowest-ranked NFL team.
In this week’s edition of “A Sneak Peak into the Irresistible Charm of Jones DesChamps”, we dive into one of my personal favorite pickup lines. This line is good for many different situations such as introductions and even conversations over the phone. This pun is flattering, light hearted, and funny, but will surely capture the heart of your crush. This pickup line can be used to make a strong first impression, but can also be shrugged off if it is unsuccessful. Versatile pickup lines such as this one serve to light the spark between you and your future partner in an enjoyable and engaging way.
I’m no photographer, but I could definitely picture us together.
This unique line takes on a distinct role because many other pickup lines involve questions. This statement is short and sweet. When you are straight to the point and confident in what you are saying, it draws attention to your delivery. If said properly, this line is charming yet simple and can be a quick way to politely hit on the person you are attracted to. By using this phrase, you take the first step on your journey to becoming an “occupied” man. Once again, if you are ever in desperate need of contact information for the girl of your dreams, never hesitate to use this reliable line.
½ cup of Cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
2 lb of chicken breasts
Oil
2 Cloves of Garlic cut up
½ teaspoon of Ginger
½ crushed red pepper
⅔ cup of orange juice
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
Juice of half of a lemon
In a small bowl add the eggs and beat them until they are blended and in another bowl add the ¼ cup of flower,½ cup of cornstarch,salt, and pepper. Put the chicken into the egg bowl first then take it out and cover it in the flower mixture. In a pan add some oil and heat it up to cook the chicken. After cooking place the chicken on for a couple of minutes until the chicken is light brown. After taking the chicken out, place it on a plate with paper towels to remove any excess oil. After cooking the chicken start to make the sauce. In a small pot add oil and heat it until medium. Then add garlic,ginger, and red pepper and cook it for about 2 minutes. After add orange juice, soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and lemon juice, and bring down the heat a little bit. While it is cooking add the rest of the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Slowly add into the sauce and stir for about 5 minutes. Then add the sauce onto the chicken and have it with rice.
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