Great win for the HOOS...9-11-11 and NYC

The University of Virginia played at Indiana University last night. After building a 20 point lead the young Wahoos imploded with turnovers that lead to immediate points for the Hoosiers. Panic would have been the normal reaction in this situation, however, the young Cavaliers remained patient and calm. Down by 8 points with 5:45 left in the game, they drove 77 yards in 15 plays to draw within 2. They then converted the 2 point play on a beautiful pass by Rocco to even the score at 31.

This set the stage for the play of the game by Senior defensive end Cam Johnson. On third and five he came free and leveled the Hoosier quarterback while stripping the ball from him at the same time. This play was worth of ESPN's top 10 play of the day, but because it was the team in orange and blue and not orange and maroon, ESPN didn't air it. No accounting for taste and we won't have room for them on our bandwagon after we take the reins of the State!

Robert Randolph kicked the game winning field goal as time expired securing the 34 to 31 win. It was a wonderful comeback, a true building block win that showed this young team's character. Coach London will impress upon the young squad that they must limit their mistakes but I fully believe they will learn and move forward. Bring on UNC!!

I am really looking forward to tonight's game between the Jets and Cowboys. It will be a very emotional night in NYC and I expect the patriotism and passion to be on full display tonight. The game should be outstanding, but the show of strength and national pride will far overshadow the contest. USA...you can't beat us, you can't beat us, and you never will!!!

US Open, opening night in the NFL, and College Football week 2

Love the US Open!! Can't beat good hard court tennis in Flushing New York! Great crowds, great passion, wonderful television! It's a shame we don't have more outstanding US players...Where have you gone Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Pete what's his name!



Lambeau field is the perfect setting for opening night of the NFL season. Historic, pristine, and as a bonus they are my wife's favorite team. Hmm...tonight I'll be pulling for the home team, not because I want them to win, I want my fantasy team to win...DUH!!!




Week 2 for the young Virginia Cavaliers brings their first road test against Indiana University. The Hoosiers are young as well and have a first year head coach. I'm hoping for a very spirited contest. I'd like to see the HOOS squeak out a tough road win and I'd be thrilled with a double digit victory. Let's hope that Coach London doesn't pull a GROH!!

Ines and Irene.......

We hosted a foreign exchange student this summer and it was a wonderful experience. Her name is Ines and she has really carved out a place in our hearts. She is friendly, caring, kind, beautiful, and comedic. We purchased a train ticket for her to depart Lynchburg and head to New York City for her last stop in the States. We were to drive her up yesterday and say our good-byes. But Hurricane Irene had other plans and altered our path tremendously.

Irene and her timing have ensured we won't get to say good-bye to our new friend; perhaps we shall never see her again. I miss her. We all do. It would have been nice to see her smile and hear her voice once more before she departed for her French homeland. I hope she gets to read this post, realize the impact she had upon us, and know that she is always in our hearts. Future students will benefit from her visit as we will open our home again after such a wonderful experience with her!

Bye Eye-nez...hope to see you soon!

Two weeks from today...College Football begins!!

We are only two weeks away...it's almost here! I think about all of the issues going on with the debt ceiling, the upcoming Presidential campaign, the sagging economy; I could go on with all the negative events creeping into the American psyche! Nobody seems to have any answers, only negativity and attitude.

Neither political party seems to care about anything but getting elected - full of hollow promises and venom. No substance, just hype. Speaking of no substance and just hype, a peek at the top 25 poll released this week shows many familiar names to college football fans. One name jumps out at me - Virgina Tech - the biggest reason is that they embody all that's wrong with the political system; no substance, just hype. Their fans are full of themselves, their schedule shows only one tough road game (in Charlottesville), and they haven't done anything in a big game for the last three years. Wait, neither has the man I voted for who promised me hope and change...

Did I mention it's almost football season??

College football practice begins...

Today the University of Virginia football team took the field for their first open practice. It's upon us, the joy of college football and all it's pageantry, there is nothing else quite like it. And boy am I glad it's back!

Tomorrow I will introduce a young French woman to her first American football experience and she is highly anticipating our trip. This will also mark the first live event my beautiful baby boy Sydney will attend, the first of many wonderful experiences with UVA athletics. My very patient wife will also be attending, very patient indeed!

So to all my followers and lovers of college football, I bid you goodnight with the promise of a full report of the festivities in tomorrow's blog!! GO HOOS!!

Is Belichick crazy...or crazy like a fox??

The New England Patriots have been very active in the free agent market. They had cap room and they had areas of need. The areas of need included a pass rushing defensive end and a go-to wide receiver. These areas of need were noticeably skipped in the draft by the Patriots. They decided to focus on other areas to bolster their roster. Instead, they gambled that with the lock-out firmly in place, they'd be able to acquire veteran help.

Of all the free agents available, it was obvious the Pats wouldn't be looking to pick-up any of the side show vets available, you know, like an Ochocinco or a Hayneswoth. That would truly be crazy...Belichick isn't that crazy, is he? Well...define crazy!

Belichick signed not only one, but both of the above mentioned players. Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth are now with the Patriots. I've listened to all the pundits say this is crazy, it won't work, blah blah blah. The last time I checked, Belichick had three Super Bowl rings...crazy like a fox!!

NFL...............

FOOTBALL IS BACK...now let's fix the debt ceiling...wait...where are our priorities again?