“American Hustle” Lives Up to the Hype
Opinion January 4, 2014
Movies that are highly praised by the critics can sometimes leave audiences wondering what all of the fuss was about, which makes predicting what films are worth watching a lot like rolling dice. The new film American Hustle has been highly rated across the board, and at this point is nominated for 7 Golden Globes, but the question I had when I went to watch the movie was if this movie with an all-star cast was really worth all of the excitement.
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Burgundy’s Laughs are Lackluster in “Anchorman 2”
Opinion December 21, 2013
Sequels to great movies are often hard to gauge; sometimes, they are just as good or even better, like in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, but other times they are unbearable to watch, as in the 1988 atrocity called Caddyshack II. With that in mind, I was a bit skeptical with director Adam McKay’s new film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, which gives viewers another chance to see Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and the Channel 4 Action News team once again. (more…)
New Region Alignment Announced for 7-AAAA
Team FYN Sports December 4, 2013
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has released its official region alignments for all high school classifications starting in 2014, which features change to the Gilmer Bobcats’ 7-AAAA. (more…)
Super Bowl Comeback: Bobcats Defeat Rebels 21-13
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports November 18, 2013
The youth 11U football squads of the Gilmer Bobcats and the Fannin Rebels faced off in Tiger, Georgia at Rabun County High School in the youth Super Bowl in a matchup that would be unforgettable, as the Bobcats overcame a 13-0 deficit in the first quarter to outscore Fannin 21-0 the rest of the way to win the championship 21-13. (more…)
2013 Annual “Hat Challenge” is More Challenging
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports October 15, 2013
In 2012 the annual rivalry game between the Gilmer High School Bobcats and the Pickens Dragons boiled over on the FYN sports team during the football season. Rookie reporter, and Pickens Dragons beat reporter, Jordan “J-Dawg” Hill (or Justin as he is sometimes known around the office) issued a challenge to Gilmer Beat reporter, and FYN CEO Brian K. Pritchard. Obviously the reporter whose team lost would have to don the opposing team’s hat at midfield post game; Gilmer won 21-13.
FYN Presents: The FetchYourNews.com Sports Team #TeamFYNSports
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports August 30, 2013
On this fine Fetch Football Friday, FetchYourNews.com would like to introduce our readers/viewers to our FYN Sports team. (more…)
“What’s the Deal?” Another Steroid Scandal Leaves Fans with ‘Roid Rage
Opinion August 3, 2013
Here we are, the first of August, and the baseball season is full swing. With the top teams battling for a shot at the playoffs and each game being crucial to the end of the year, the focus for most fans is not the battle on the diamond, but rather the battle behind closed doors between Major League Baseball and the players that were involved with Biogenesis clinic in Florida.
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“What’s the Deal?” Braves Are the Best of the Worst in the NL Least
Opinion July 26, 2013
The Atlanta Braves are playing less-than-stellar baseball coming out of the All-Star Break, as the team has managed a measly 3-4 record following a pair of series against the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets, two teams that are not exactly lighting up the base paths so far this season. (more…)
“What’s the Deal?” with Jordan Hill: Sleeping Through History
Opinion July 6, 2013
Let’s go back two weeks to Tuesday, June 18th: it’s Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and it looks like the San Antonio Spurs are closing in on yet another championship. Now I’m all about watching championship games and seeing the victors crowned, but about halfway through the fourth quarter I’ve made a decision to call it a night: after all, the Heat have gotten on a significant run to take the lead, which makes a Game 7 look like a definite.
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“The Hangover Part III” Has Its Moments
Opinion June 17, 2013
In 2009 director Todd Phillips gave the world a hilarious comedy called “The Hangover”, a film about four friends who go to Las Vegas for a bachelor party, go crazy, and then wake up the next morning with no idea where they are and what happened. The movie was such a hit that it garnered a sequel in 2011 entitled “The Hangover Part II”, which then brought about a sequel this summer named “The Hangover Part III.”
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Horses Steal the Spotlight at the 12th Annual Charles Sumner Memorial Show
Community, Featured Stories June 10, 2013
The Gilmer County Saddle Club (GCSC) held their twelfth annual Charles Sumner Memorial Horse Show on Saturday night, giving all of those in attendance to see some of the finest horses and riders in Georgia at the Saddle Club’s ring in Ellijay. (more…)
Braves Send Prado Packing to Unite Upton Brothers
Opinion, Team FYN Sports January 24, 2013
The Atlanta Braves pulled off a blockbuster trade on Thursday, as the team completed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that brought outfielder Justin Upton and third baseman Chris Johnson to Atlanta and sent utility man Martin Prado, pitchers Randall Delgado and Zeke Spruill, shortstop Nick Ahmed and first baseman Brandon Drury.
The deal sets the Braves up with arguably the best outfield in the majors, as the team will have Justin Upton, his brother B.J., and Jason Heyward all in the same outfield, putting together a trio that last year combined for 72 homeruns with 227 RBIs and a batting average of .265. (more…)
NFL Rookie of the Year: Two is Company, Three’s a Mess
Opinion, Team FYN Sports January 5, 2013
The NFL Wild Card weekend is nearly upon us, and what a weekend it promises to be. Headlines are numerous going into the first week of the playoffs for the 2012 season, but one of the most notable stories is the fact that three teams that will be in action are led by rookie signal-callers. (more…)
All-Region Team for 7-AAAA Announced
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports December 12, 2012
The All-Region football team for Region 7-AAAA was released on Monday.
Among the Gilmer players selected on the first team were fullback Tyler Bertolini, wide receiver Connor Webber, tight end Austin Cole, defensive lineman Garrett Ralston, and defensive backs Colt Henderson and Cameron Kephart.
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Fetch Finishes Annual “Hat Challenge”
Featured Stories, Team FYN Sports October 24, 2012
The first annual “Fetch Hat Challenge” ended with the Dragon, Jordan Hill, hot under the collar, as the Gilmer Bobcats beat his beloved Pickens Dragons 21-13. (more…)
Vandals Hurt Akey’s Breaky Heart
Opinion, Team FYN Sports October 24, 2012
The Idaho Vandals became the first FBS school to make a head coaching change during this season, as the school announced on Sunday that Robb Akey had been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
Akey, who was in the middle of his sixth season as Vandals head coach, posted a 20-50 record at Idaho with the highpoint coming in the 2009 season, when the Vandals finished the year 8-5 and won the Humanitarian Bowl.
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