Kevin Wandra's blog

Kevin's afternoon at Autrey's Armory

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:03:02 -0400

I always enjoyed playing with toy guns as a young kid; running around and taking out imaginary Commies in my small backyard in Jersey with a plastic AK-47 bought from Toys R Us was part of my childhood fun.

Reminiscing about sports cards

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:25:16 -0400

I have written before about, when I was younger, spending a copious amount of time collecting and trading baseball, football, basketball and hockey cards. I cannot even begin to fathom the exorbitant money I spent on those special pieces of cardboard.

Wandra's Terrific 10: NFL draft prospects to look out for

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:38:57 -0400

The NFL draft is this weekend, and all 32 teams are furiously sifting through their notes and games tapes while reviewing their extensive, detailed draft boards.

The NFL draft: a diehard football fan's delight

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:00:33 -0400

Football always has been been my favorite sport. There is simply nothing like it.

Quarterbacks displaying poise in the pocket and connecting with swift-footed receivers on deep passes. Elusive running backs carving apart defenses with their fancy footwork. Offensive linemen utilizing their brute strength and power, driving defenders into the ground.

The Falcons at the NFL combine

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:30:55 -0500

The NFL scouting combine recently concluded, and the hometown Atlanta Falcons got to learn a lot about prospects they might consider drafting in April.

A Yankees hat gone but not forgotten

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:40:43 -0500

Everybody seemingly has at least one item that brings back fond memories of their childhood. It may be an old toy, a movie or a book.

Music: the soundtrack of my life

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:57 -0500

I love sports, especially football, but I have many other interests, one of which is music.

My days would be bland without music, the soundtrack of my life.

A day at the career fair

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:21:45 -0500

Kids usually have the most inquisitive minds, something that was recently brought to my attention once again.

The Fayette County School System hosted a two-day career fair for all the county’s eight-graders last week at the Heritage Christian Church in Peachtree City. It gave the students the opportunity to meet various professionals from a wide array of careers, including journalism.

Super Bowl prediction: Patriots over Giants

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:04:03 -0500

The mother of all sporting events, the Super Bowl, is only two days away. Some pundits say the undefeated New England Patriots will win in a blowout; others feel the New York Giants will stun the Patriots.

The man behind the mic

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:34:04 -0500

May, you might have seen me at a local high school sporting event jotting down notes, snapping pictures and shooting video.

NFC and AFC championship predictions: Green Bay, New England advance to the Super Bowl

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:42:50 -0500

There is nothing like the NFL playoffs. The first two rounds have been exciting, with the New York Giants and San Diego Chargers pulling off big upsets, defeating the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts, respectively, and the undefeated New England Patriots’ march to the Super Bowl.

NFL playoff predictions, round two: Home favorites sweep

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:10:30 -0500

The divisional round of the playoffs will be played this weekend, and eight teams are vying to inch closer to the Super Bowl. I had an OK week with my first-round picks, going .500. As a self-proclaimed perfectionist, .500 won’t cut it this week, especially since die-hard NFL fans throughout the country are impatiently waiting to read my wisdom (just kidding). Here are my predictions:

NFL playoff predictions: Redskins, Jaguars, Bucs and Chargers win

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:59:09 -0500

And now the fun begins for NFL fans.

The first round of the NFL playoffs starts tomorrow and Sunday, with four games scheduled: Washington at Seattle, Jacksonville at Pittsburgh, New York Giants at Tampa Bay and Tennessee at San Diego.

The future is now: Drafting for the Atlanta Falcons

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:42:50 -0500

The regular season in the NFL is set to conclude, and that means all the teams staying home for the playoffs are already looking ahead to the NFL draft.

My Christmas wish list

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:54:11 -0500

Christmas always has been my favorite holiday. The food, fun and time spent with my beloved family are the top three reasons I cherish Christmas.