Weiland's Campaign is the Bomb

Weiland is considerably more well liked by voters than Rounds. 48% see him favorably to only 27% with an unfavorable opinion. That +21 net favorability rating for Weiland is up from +15 earlier in the month, and it’s 24 points better than Rounds’- only 44% of voters see him positively to 47% who have a negative opinion.Rounds is ahead in large part thanks to greater name recognition, but as Weiland has become better known, Rounds’ lead has gotten smaller and smaller.

I would be surprised to see South Dakota change its consistency. However, the ads I've seen for Weiland are by far superior to those of Rounds. Weiland's campaign is much more convincing and as the article says, as his name becomes more known, the gap between the two candidates shrinks. I still think Rounds will win, but this is a closer senate race than South Dakota has seen in the past years.

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2014/08/weiland-continues-to-chip-away-at-rounds-lead-in-south-dakota.html

Rounds Seems to be the Favorite

According to huffingtonpost.com, Mike Rounds has an 89% of winning the Senate race. The website has recorded polls of over 6000 people and recorded the responses in a chart. The chart divides those questioned into categories based on who polled them. In every category, Rounds received more votes, and in many cases received significantly more votes. So despite Weiland's external support, Rounds seems to have maintained the support of a majority of South Dakotans.

This year's senate election has a serious impact on Congress, many democrats are up for reelection, so the tables could significantly turn if republicans win. As usual, South Dakota seems to be consistent, but many states my shift their support in the way of the republicans based on Obama's lack of success. So it seems to me, South Dakota has always been on track... the rest of the nation just needs to smarten up and follow our lead.

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/2014-south-dakota-senate-rounds-vs-weiland

Lauran Hill Will Take the Court One Last Time

The Mount St. Joseph's girls basketball team looks forward to its home opener, but none more than 19 year old freshman Lauran Hill. The standout from Cincinnati was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor that gave her just weeks to live. It seemed her basketball career was certainly over. Her coach, however, was determined to play his freshman one last time. The school appealed to the NCAA to have its season opener moved up so that Lauran Would be physically capable of playing. The request was granted. So on November 14, 2014, Lauran Hill and the MSJ cougars will take the floor in an emotional game for everyone involved.
The NCAA has done many things poorly in terms of handling sensitive situations, but this heart warming story proves that the big bad corporation is capable of having good, wholesome intentions. The Division III game will be played against Hiram College who also agreed to the early opener.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2231750-19-year-old-with-brain-cancer-hopes-to-play-one-game-of-collegiate-basketball

Michigan's Shady Future... LOL

As any athlete or parent may know, concussions in sports are becoming an increasingly hot topic if issue. Football especially has been critiqued for it's impact on it's players. Last week Michigan quarterback Shane Morris suffered a concussion in a game against Minnesota. Head gosh Brady Hoke allowed his starting quarterback to re-enter the game even though Morris was seen wobbling and woozy. Brady Hoke's lack of responsibility mixed with Michigan's worst start in years points towards a very questionable future for Hoke and much of the Michigan coaching staff.