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I love to see my former players find success

Once a week I ride to Williamston to take my mentor out for breakfast. I get to see many former players that I have coached ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, February 5, 2024 2:57 pm

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We are blessed with good neighbors

Our neighborhood here has some of the best neighbors you could find anywhere. Tracey keeps our neighbors on speed dial, that is how close we ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 29, 2024 4:57 pm

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Being a water boy inspired me to coach

In the fifth grade I moved back to Washington halfway through the school year. In the sixth grade I wanted to be a manager for ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:22 am

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The year I met a surfer on the football field

After high school, I attended prep school because my grades were not very good. This is where I met Sandy Deeley. How we got there ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 15, 2024 4:40 pm

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Learning to compete was a valuable life lesson

Older boys in our neighborhood were responsible for our competitive spirit. From the likes of Marshall Todd Singleton to Steve and Mickey Cochran to the ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, January 8, 2024 4:57 pm

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Moms were everywhere when I was growing up

Moms are special this time of year. Growing up, we didn’t have many moms who worked and if they did, they worked after the kids ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 25, 2023 5:14 pm

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Chatting with Charlie over breakfast

Charlie Alligood and I have breakfast together most Friday mornings. Charlie was a tackle on one of the best teams that Coach Wagner ever ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 18, 2023 3:58 pm

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I am no fan of the transfer portal

In my humble opinion the National Collegiate Athletic Association is making a big mistake by letting its member schools and players use the transfer portal. ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 11, 2023 4:16 pm

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The parade sparked Christmas memories a little early

If a person does not believe the Christmas season is near, then they missed the Kiwanis Christmas Parade Saturday morning. I saw kids with smiles ... Read more

by Harold Robinson, Monday, December 4, 2023 4:26 pm

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A Thanksgiving road trip to Maryland

I was picked up in Williamston by my son, Will and his family and driven to Berlin, Maryland to have Thanksgiving with my two girls ... Read more