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Time For A New Chapter

Posted on September 2, 2011December 18, 2011 by Guests and Former Contributors

by Rob Loeber It’s a strange, painful feeling typing these words, but the time has come for me to step away from the Red Dirt Chronicles.  For the past year, I have had the amazing privilege of writing sports pieces for this site.  Every Friday I had the opportunity to share part of myself with…

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Football Season Open, Wedding Season Closed!

Posted on August 26, 2011March 8, 2023 by Guests and Former Contributors

by Rob Loeber I choose to see the good in people.  At least I try to see the good in people.  Most folks have a good grasp on manners, courtesy, basic human decency and consideration for the feelings of others. But apparently there are still some out there, who don’t quite understand what it means…

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When Did Pro Athletes Get So Thin-Skinned?

Posted on August 5, 2011December 14, 2022 by Guests and Former Contributors

by Rob Lober Maybe it’s because I’m 29 going on 75, but I just don’t get it.  I don’t understand Twitter. Lately, I’ve been left scratching my head when it comes to the use of this social media tool by professional athletes.  I know, you’re famous so obviously everyone wants to follow you and read…

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You Can’t Put A Price On Dreams

Posted on July 15, 2011October 18, 2023 by Guests and Former Contributors

by Rob Loeber What would you do for a dream?  How far would you go to achieve a lifelong goal? Those are the questions thousands of athletes ask themselves every single day.  From Alaska to Maine and all points in between, minor league and semi-pro players are making enormous sacrifices to stay on the field,…

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So What If America Isn’t The Best At Everything?

Posted on July 1, 2011January 31, 2022 by Guests and Former Contributors

Two weeks ago the media was gushing over Rory McIlroy’s performance at the US Open. The so-called “experts” were heaping praise on McIlroy while simultaneously lamenting the demise of American golf. “Where is the next great American golfer?” they wondered. “Is America losing ground to the rest of the world?” was a question of much debate among golf writers and analysts.

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