Here we go again!!!

An old school crash course for those of you who don't know!!!

Nuff said...

We upset Butler 88-73 in YUM Center opener!!!

I will be honest with you, going into this game I was pretty uncertain on not only how we would perform in this game but also how this whole season will unfold.  I mean after losing our top recruit to UK and our 2nd best recruit to grades we were left with the smallest incoming class I can ever remember us having.  So my first thought of this season was that we would be lacking our usual depth on the team.  Well, it turns out that I was wrong about that, thankfully!  Turns out we played with better depth and more as a team in this season opener than we did all of last year!  The stand out player of the game was Rakeem Buckles who I said all last year would end up being our new Earl Clark!  Elisha Justice was the most impressive freshman of the night looking very comfortable running point especially in the late minutes.  Bottom line is we are young an inexperienced but there is clearly something special about this group.  They play with a spark and seem too work well together.  Lets hope there is more to come of this for the rest of the 2010-11.  Go Cards!!!

New Season, New Era!

We are just a few hours away from tip off of the 2010-11 University of Louisville Men's Basketball season and more importantly the historic first game ever at our brand new downtown Yum Center arena!  Prime time espn coverage begins @ 5pm pst/8pm est where the Cards will take on 17th ranked Butler who was the runner up in last years NCAA  tourney.  Go Cards!

Congrats!

As we say goodbye to the 2010 MLB season I have to give it up to the San Francisco Giants!  As much as I may hate them and as much as this hurts to say, I have to congratulate them on their MLB championship.  They for sure deserve it for blowing out the Texas Rangers who didn't even show up to play.  The Giants pitching in this World Series was unbelievable and the key to their victory.  It was a great season and can't wait for next year!

New Era!!!

Funny...

Can't wait for the YUM Center to open!

Game 1 to San Fran!

In a game that had 12 pitchers and 18 runs combined, the Giants thrashed the Rangers to take an 1-0 lead in the 2010 World Series!  After going up 2-0 by the second inning I think we all thought Cliff Lee would go on his usual auto-pilot and have no problem taking game one.  However after he hit a double in the 2nd inning, nothing would go right for him after that.  He was pulled after 5 innings giving up 8 hits and 6 runs.  Not at all what we expected to see.  I mean come on who would have thought a game started by Lee and Lincecum would end with an 11-7 score!  Either way it was a great start to what should be a great World Series!  Game 2 starts right now!  Updates to come...

PRESTON!!!!

Our only 2010-11 senior!!!

T. Will doing what he does!

A good hard fight for the Keg of Nails! Louisville 27 Cincy 35!

Well unfortunately our Cards lose another game on the year to drop us to 3-3 on the year, right at .500.  You could look at this as a negative or you can look at it like me and think about how much better we are compared to the past 3 years!  We look like a confident and well ran winning team now!  Even though it would have been amazing to take back the "keg of nails" at least we now know for sure our team is back on track!  We are finally lighting up the scoreboard like a traditional Cardinal team!  Our running game is amazing thanks to Balil Powell who had 209 yards and 2 TDs!  Adam Froman has settled in and is starting to become much more accurate and seems pretty comfortable in there now!  A loss is never a good thing but I think we can take a lot of positive away from this one and use the motivation/momentum towards next weeks match up.  Stay Strong! Go Cards!

Yankees take game 1, really???

On a night when President Nolan Ryan threw out the first pitch, a perfect fast ball I must say, the Rangers who were up 5-0 in the 7th let an easy win slip away in the 8th.  After a 3 run blast from Josh Hamilton in the bottom of the 1st I was loving watching C. C. Sabathia melt down that early in the game.  After adding 2 more runs I thought, wow the Rangers are gonna take this first game of the series and put themselves in great shape going into game 2.  However deep down I knew that it was the Yankees who you can never count out and the next thing you know it was the 8th inning.  Talk about falling apart! After C.J. Wilson, who pitched great for 7 innings, was pulled the meltdown/come-back begun.  Once the Yankees grabbed a 6-5 lead in the 8th I knew it was a done deal and couldn't be any more mad! The Rangers are the only team left that I don't hate so you can imagine how hard I'm pulling for them! Game 2 starts now, update to follow! Go Rangers!

Look at these new bad boys!!!!

The Road to the World Series!!!

 For those of you know me, you can imagine how bummed I am with which teams remain in the playoffs this year.  A quick rundown of this would be as follows: I have never in my life liked the Yankees, I hate the Phillies because their fans are awful and they knocked the Dodgers out of the playoffs the past 2 years, and I hate the Giants for obvious reasons.  However I realized last night that I was complaining way too much.  As a MLB fan I have no right to bitch and moan about what will turn out to be some amazing baseball series.  Plus I can pull for the Rangers and Nolan Ryan, haha!  So with that being said lets have some playoff fun and enjoy what we've been left with(even if it is the evil empires against each other).  Below is a list of the games!

 NLCS     PHI vs SF

Game 1 - SF @ PHI	Saturday, October 16	FOX	7:30 PM
Game 2 - SF @ PHI	Sunday, October 17	FOX	8:00 PM
Game 3 - PHI @ SF	Tuesday, October 19	FOX	4:00 PM
Game 4 - PHI @ SF	Wednesday, October 20	FOX	7:30 PM
Game 5* - PHI @ SF	Thursday, October 21	FOX	7:30 PM
Game 6* - SF @ PHI	Saturday, October 23	FOX	3:30 PM
Game 7* - SF @ PHI	Sunday, October 24	FOX	7:30 PM

ALCS     NYY vs TEX

Game 1 - NYY @ TEX	Friday, October 15	TBS	8:00 PM
Game 2 - NYY @ TEX	Saturday, October 16	TBS	4:00 PM
Game 3 - TEX @ NYY	Monday, October 18	TBS	8:00 PM
Game 4 - TEX @ NYY	Tuesday, October 19	TBS	8:00 PM
Game 5* - TEX @ NYY	Wednesday, October 20	TBS	4:00 PM
Game 6* - NYY @ TEX	Friday, October 22	TBS	8:00 PM
Game 7* - NYY @ TEX	Saturday, October 23	TBS	8:00 PM

Too Many Injuries...

Wow I had a feeling something like this would happen coming into a season where my Green Bay Packers were on everyone's super bowl watch list but DANG!  Even at the start of this season the Packers had some defensive players who were injured but through the first 5 weeks of the 2010 season it's clear that for the Packers to recover and get back on track, we must either get healthier or have back-up players step up big for us.  The worst of the week 5 injuries has to be TE Jermichael Fenley who is most likely out for the season with a bum knee.  Not to mention QB Aaron Rodgers suffering a concussion which could keep him out at least this coming Sunday.  Also our league leader in sacks, LB Clay Mathews Jr, also was hurt this past week and is unsure how much time he will miss.  All of this coming after RB Ryan Grant was knocked out for the year in week 2.  There are other injuries I'm leaving out but you can see where I'm coming from with my concerns for the rest of this season.  We aren't quite ready to hit the panic button considering we are 3-2 and not in too bad of shape yet.  However If we can't get healthy on both sides of the ball and stop getting penalized so much, it might start to get ugly.  Either way I will be there pulling for the Pack just like always.  Win or lose! Go Packers!

The KFC Yum Center aka "The Bucket" finally open for business!!!

Can't wait to watch the Cards to go off here!!!! Check out this video as well, even better than  the one above! Click Here!

Welcome to the Cardinal Family Angel Nunez! In celebration here is the best video ever!!!

I was there going off!!!!

Brad Plays A.D.

This is an open letter to all 2011 incoming freshmen who have the University of Louisville on their list of possible schools.  Join us, help us, win with us, go off with us!  Our school has an unbelievable tradition on winning, education, NBA draft possibilities, and the best fans you will find anywhere.  When you play for us, you become a life-long Cardinal and we will never forget that.  You will always have a home here.  So far our 2011 class is looking great and if we could add you to the team we have an outstanding chance at a national championship!  The time is now, we/you need a championship! We are hungry as a team and a Cardinal family.  All I'm saying is that you all are the best of the best and we are ready to welcome you to the Cardinal family! Lets take over the game, together!!!!

Thanks,

Brad Magers
Ultimate Card
 (attn: Quincy Miller, Deuce Bello, Rodney Hood, Tony Wroten Jr, Tyler Harris, and Angel Nunez)

R.I.P.

Daniel Covington
December 15, 1986 - September 16, 2010
former University of Louisville Cardinal Football Player

Kenny McKinley
January 31, 1987 – September 20, 2010
WR Denver Broncos

Nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

I had a feeling that in week 1 of the NFL season the Packers would suffer a injury to a key player, since there was a good amount of hype on the team coming into the season.  What do you know, Ryan Grant our starting RB is officially out for the season.  Unfortunately we aren't a "RB by committee" kind of team and in fact lack depth at that position so this will most likely hurt.  The only thing I can see as a positive here is that at least it wasn't Aaron Rodgers and that I picked up Brandon Jackson(new starting RB) in 3 of my fantasy leagues!  Oh well we must move forward and focus on beating the Bills this week!

Fantasy Football Team #3

This is my 3rd of 4 fantasy football teams for 2010.  Feel pretty good about this one!  Its a buddy of mines new pay league he started so I had to get in even though 4 teams is a bit much but oh well.  It will be fun! Feel free to comment!

QB- Aaron Rodgers
RB- Rashard Mendenhall
RB- Jonathan Stewart
RB- Arian Foster
WR- Marques Colston
WR- Pierre Garcon
TE- Jermichael Finley
D/ST- 49ers D/ST
K- Jay Feely
RB- Clinton Portis
RB- Cadillac Williams
WR- Devery Henderson
WR- Kevin Walter
QB- Alex Smith
 D/ST- Texans
WR- Laurent Robinson

My NFL preseason thoughts and predictions.

Alright so its well documented and a known fact that I'm an absolute NFL freak, which was recently confirmed by my involvement in 4 NFL fantasy leagues this year.  As I do feel a bit silly looking back on how much I prepared for my drafts this year I do feel that the work will pay of in the end, literally!  Although I'm still officially in baseball mode, it doesn't take much for me to get super excited about the upcoming NFL season.  As I watch preseason games, draft for fantasy leagues, as well as watch shows like "hard knocks" and "NFL Live" I can't help but to get super pumped for football.  Obviously the most exciting part for me so far is the promise of my Green Bay Packers.  For those of you who don't know me I'm a long time HUGE Packers fan and have been since I was very young.  Can't wait to see my team go off this season!  I do have a few predictions for this upcoming season after evaluating all of the factors such as the many trades, injuries, disappointing players, and hold-outs.  My list of teams that I feel  will do well this year and are worth talking about are the 49ers, Packers, Texans, Ravens, and Dolphins.  My list of teams that will fall apart this year are the Jets, Cardinals, Vikings, and Eagles.  I think some of these teams people are super excited to see are going to flop and there are some sleeper teams that will do very well from what I can see so far through this preseason.  Two players who, to me, look as if they should not be starting NFL as QBs are Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez.  Expect to see Derek Anderson and Mark Brunell in those rolls by mid-season.  Also I must mention my main man Michael Bush(Louisville Cardinal) of the Oakland Raiders who looks like he will finally get a chance to shine in a large roll this season despite his recently broken thumb.  Anyways many more NFL updates to come but I want to leave you with my 2010 preseason conference/divisional predictions! Please feel free to re-post your picks and/or comments on mine!

NFC EAST              AFC EAST
Dallas                    New England
NY Giants              Miami
Washington            NY Jets
Philadelphia           Buffalo

NFC NORTH         AFC NORTH
Green Bay              Baltimore
Minnesota              Cincinnati
Chicago                  Pittsburgh
Detroit                    Cleveland

NFC WEST           AFC WEST
San Fransico          San Diego
Seattle                   Denver
Arizona                  Oakland
St. Louis                Kansas City

NFC SOUTH         AFC SOUTH
New Orleans         Indianapolis
Atlanta                 Houston
Carolina                Jacksonville
Tampa Bay            Tennessee

NFC winner: Green Bay
AFC winner: Indianapolis

2010 NFL Champion: Green Bay Packers

Fantasy Football Team #2

Alright so I had my second of my 3 fantasy football drafts today and I think it went pretty well.  I got my favorite play Aaron Rodgers in round 1 and somehow got Steven Jackson in the second round.  The rest went pretty well.  Here is what I'm working with, comment if you like!

QB- Aaron Rodgers
RB- Steven Jackson
RB- Pierre Thomas
RB/WR- Arian Foster
WR- Greg Jennings
WR- Anquan Boldin
TE- Tony Gonzalez
DST- Vikings
K- Matt Prater
RB- Jerome Harrison
WR- T. J. Housmanzadeh
QB- Eli Manning
TE- Zach Miller
WR- Derrick Mason
DST- Texans
WR- Laurent Robinson

My Fantasy Football Team #1

So I just finished my first Fantasy Football draft of 2010.  This is for the pay league that I'm in, I still have my two leagues that have yet to draft.  By the way I still have open spots in my second league, just 2 so tell me asap if you want in.  Here is the first squad, please feel free to comment!

QB- Peyton Manning
RB- Cedric Benson
RB- Jonathan Stewart
RB/WR- Knowshon Moreno
WR- Greg Jennings
WR- T.J. Houshmenzadeh
TE- Visanthe Schiancoe
K- Nick Folk
DST- 49ers
RB- Ahmad Bradshaw
RB- Donald Brown
QB- Kyle Orton
WR- Steve Breaston
TE-Greg Olsen

Fantasy Football Leagues 2010

Ok folks, it's that time of year again!  The 2010 NFL season is right around the corner and that means it's time to get my fantasy football leagues in order.  I will start with 2 free espn leagues within the next few weeks and there will be slots open.  I have a few people every year who stop playing/checking there teams which gets you banned the following season.  So, if you are interested send me your email address in the comment box below.  Slots will be filled in the order people comment and there aren't many left so respond quickly!  Gonna be a great season!  Thanks!

NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Congrats to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010!  I watched the ceremony and it was great! Emmit's speech was amazing!  Below is a list of this years inductees!

Russ Grimm
Rickey Jackson
Dick LeBeau
Floyd Little
John Randle
Jerry Rice
Emmitt Smith

Worthless...

Yes we must talk about this ridiculous situation even though this sort of thing should never even happen in professional sports.  Can you believe that Albert Haynesworth has now failed the Washington Redskins minimal conditioning test 3 times in 5 days?  This guy is worthless, I first saw signs of this when he stomped on an opposing players head after his helmet had come off while playing for the Titans and was later suspended for the rest of that season.  I just can't believe that an adult who is getting paid $100M+ would consistently fail a test that we could all pass.  Keep in mind that he wouldn't even have to take this test if he would have shown up to camp on time(held out in protest of the new defensive system).  All I know if I were getting that kind of money I would shut up and do my job.  My conclusion = worthless, ungrateful, over-paid, etc...

Too Little, Too Late...

      

This is what happens when you let all the really good deals/trades pass you by and wait until the last minute and just take whomever you can get.  Don't get me wrong, having Ted Lilly, Ryan Theriot, and Octavio Dotel will for sure help The Dodgers a bit.  However while waiting/passing on the better trades that we should have made, we have dug a whole in which I don't think we will get out of.  I know I shouldn't be so negative because these are good players that we are getting,  I just don't like the timing especially while its looking like our season has slipped away.  By the way in total we lost Blake Dewitt, minor leaguers, and cash in these trades which isn't so bad.  Anyways there were, as expected, many other last minute trades to go on this past week in MLB.  Check them all out by clicking here!

T.O. to Cincy!

Ok so I know a lot of people are annoyed and mad about the T.O. free agency circus which seems to play out the same every year(bouncing team to team).  I however, 100% back the Bengals in this decision!  I know T.O. has caused problems before and that he and Chad Johnson have similar wild personalities but I feel like this will work out.  I think T.O. is finally a team player.  I think the fact that he agreed to a 1 year/2 million dollar deal shows that.  Plus last year when he was on a losing team with no QB as well as not getting the ball much, he didn't cause any problems.  I know that Cincy has been know lately as the team with all the trouble makers but I think this is going to be a great season for the defending AFC North regular season champs!  The Bengals happen to be in my top 3 favorite teams so this might be a bit of wishful thinking but I do believe it will be a great season for them!

Matt Garza Throws The Tampa Bay Rays First Ever No-Hitter!

So I just finished watching this espn monday night featured game and I have to give it up to Matt Garza.  One heck of a pitched game, congrats! That's the fifth no-no of the season, even though there should have been a sixth.  Great season so far and so much is left to be played!!!

Louisville players in the NFL

So I know it's a little early and don't get me wrong I'm still in full-on baseball mode, but I can't help getting excited as we inch closer to the 2010 NFL season.  The best part of the current NFL news that has been circulating is that of our former Louisville Cardinal players!

I have start off talking about our main man Elvis Dumervil and his new monster of a contract.  During the off-season Elvis signed a free agent contract for a record(lineman) $61.5 million with $43.1 in guarantees!  The best part about this is the way in which Elvis went about acquiring this deal.  He didn't complain to owners/coaches, hold out, blame anyone, or ask for a trade.  He staying quiet and played his way into earning this deal! I have so much respect for that and him.  Way to go Elvis!

Next up is all of our favorite hometown hero, Brian Brohm.  After a horrible tenure in Green Bay, Brian was lucky enough to jump on with the Buffalo Bills mid-season last year.  He now has an outside shot at the starting QB job for 2010.  According to the new Bills head coach, Chan Gailey, Brohm has a good shot at winning the starting job over Trent Edwards and Ryan Fitzpatrick.  I'm sure more news will come soon as pre-season camps begin but supposedly Gailey has been watching Brohm's every move and neglecting the other QB candidates!

The Atlanta Falcons have a lot invested in former Louisville players Chris Redman and Harry Douglas!  Redman who started 3 games in 2009, for a hurt Matt Ryan, was a standout and earned himself a backup QB roll for the 2010 season.  Also WR Harry Douglas is back after missing the 2009 season to injury and is still on the Falcons radar who haven't forgotten his great rookie year in 2008.  He will start the season in a 3rd WR option with the possibility of challenging for the 2nd spot!

Another team that is UofL heavy is the Carolina Panthers.  Ex-Cardinal QB Hunter Cantwell will start the 2010 season as the back-up QB for Carolina.  Also TE Gary Barnage will get playing time as the team has 3 total TE's who will rotate for playing time.  Barnage had a solid first season last year with 20 catches averaging an awesome 20 yards per reception!  Rookie Trent Guy is also on the pre-season roster and will be fight for a WR spot on the 2010 team!

Last but most definitely not least is my favorite RB Michael Bush.  Although still not getting the respect he should, Bush will start the 2010 season as the #2 RB for the Raiders and looks to get much more playing time this season.  The word is that he will also be running the teams 3rd down wildcat offensive attack. Every write-up I've read on the RB situation in Oakland says Bush is a better overall RB but Mcfadden will still be #1 due to his contract.  I do have a prediction though and mark my words! Bush will be the starting RB by mid-season!

Other notable former University of Louisville players in the NFL:

    1.    David Akers    Philadelphia Eagles   
    2.    Deion Branch   Seattle Seahawks wide receiver.
    3.    Brian Brohm    Buffalo Bills quarterback 2009-current
    4.    Curry Burns   Free agent safety
    5.    Michael Bush   Oakland Raiders running back.
    6.    Harry Douglas    Atlanta Falcons wide receiver.
    7.    Elvis Dumervil    Denver Broncos    
    8.    Renardo Foster    Free agent Offensive Lineman
    9.    William Gay     Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback
    10.    Antoine Harris   Atlanta Falcons defensive back.
    11.    Nate Harris     Free Agent linebacker.
    12.    Earl Heyman    New Orleans Saints defensive tackle
    13.    Brandon Johnson     Cincinnati Bengals linebacker.
    14.    Chris Johnson      Oakland Raiders defensive back.
    15.    Sam Madison      Free Agent defensive back 
    16.    Amobi Okoye      Houston Texans defensive lineman.
    17.    Richard Owens     Free Agent tight end
    18.    Chris Redman     Atlanta Falcons quarterback.    
    19.    Kerry Rhodes      Arizona Cardinals defensive back.
    20.    Kolby Smith      Kansas City Chiefs running back.
    21.    Jason Spitz      Green Bay Packers offensive lineman.
    22.    Montavious      Stanley Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle.
    23.    Dewayne White      Free Agent defensive end.

NL West Current Standings!

WEST	W	L	PCT	GB
San Diego	58	39	.598	-
San Francisco	56	43	.566	3
LA Dodgers	53	46	.535	6
Colorado	51	47	.520	7.5
Arizona	37	62	.374	22

Kershaw gets a shutout in a 1-0 Dodgers win!

Dodgers get another win against the Mets today and move back into 3rd place in the NL West.  Kershaw had a great day allowing 0 runs!  Still much more work to be done and very important series coming up including 7 games against the Padres in 10 days.  Still 6 back from SD who is still holding on to 1st place.  Go Dodgers!

Casey Blake scoring todays winning run!

This week at Dodger Stadium! Think Blue!

Now that I'm finally home on a bit of time off, I have really been able to make it to a lot of Dodgers games!  I saw some of the Cubs series as well as games against the Giants and Mets.  Even though we have had some problems lately which are mostly pitcher related(middle relief), I still believe we are in a favorable position to get back in contention with SD.  Anyways more Dodgers updates to follow but below are a few photos I took in the past few weeks!

McMurray wins Brickyard and Daytona in the same year!!!

In a race that was dominated by pole setter Juan Pablo Montoya, Jamie McMurray pulls out a win after a great two tire pit stop call! It was a very hot race day where lots of cars over-heated as well as blew out lots of tires.  Glad that my driver Kurt Busch found his way into the top 10 at the end of the race!

 

Brickyard 400 Results:

1. Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet 2. Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet 3. Greg Biffle, Ford 4. Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet 5. Tony Stewart, Chevrolet 6. Jeff Burton, Chevrolet 7. Carl Edwards, Ford 8. Kyle Busch, Toyota 9. Joey Logano, Toyota 10. Kurt Busch, Dodge
Chase for the Sprint Cup Standings

The New Miami Heat......So What

Big Deal...

Lakers Champs Again!!!

Once again and for the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Lakers are NBA Champions!  I was so happy to see them take the Boston Celtics especially since it went to a game 7! I'm a bit late writing this but while I sit in my London hotel room I figured it was time I said congrats to the champs once again!!!!

Catching up...

Hey friends how is everyone? Sorry I have been MIA when it comes to blogging but I was overseas for the past few months and had limited wifi/sports info.  Anyways I'm back and ready to get back on the blogging train.  Here are some updates on current events!


LAKERS vs CELTICS!

So far this has been a great NBA finals match-up.  It doesn't get much better than LA vs Boston, such a great rivalry!  I watched game one in the lobby of a hotel in Berlin at 3am but luckily was back in the states by game 2.  Kobe has averaged his usual 27-29ish PPG but some of the other top players on both teams haven't been as consistent as expected.  However Ray Allen did have and amazing game 2 or at least a great first half in that game.  Players like Nate Robinson, Glen "Big Baby" Davis, and other bench players have been lights out and keeping things close.  Look for the game 5 to be a shoot out with all the big stars being involved!


Dodgers take over first place...

only to give back to the Padres yesterday.  Either way the Dodgers are having a solid season and should stay in a fight for first place the remainder of the season.  I made it to a game the other night finally after being out of town so long(too late in the season to be my first attended Dodgers game).  It was awesome because it was the third and final game of the series against the Cardinals who we beat that night to complete a sweep.

2010 World Cup

Worth mentioning but I really can't get into Soccer/Futbol.  I love America however so I will be watching and rooting for the USA harder than anyone!  Also Nike sent us the real deal USA jersey's to wear! Pretty cool!!!


Kurt Busch!

While away looks like my Nascar driver, Kurt Busch, racked up a couple of wins as well as a ton of top 5 and top 10 finishes!  This puts him in 4th place in the overall cup standings and only a few hundred points out of first!  Go Kurt!

First MLB game of the year!!!

So yesterday on our day off in Denver we decided to catch the Mets vs. Rockies game at Coors Field!  It was my first game of the 2010 season and my first time ever at Coors Field.  Their were 15 of us that went so our actual tickets were deep in the outfield but after a few innings we just walked around the stadium checking out views from all around.  The Mets made the Rockies look pretty bad and won 5-0 but we all still had a great time.  I taught some of the guys how to eat whole peanuts which they thought was crazy, haha.  Anyways here are a few pics from the game!

BASEBALL!!!!!!

Baseball season is finally here!  Sorry tour has kept me from blogging pretty much at all over the past month. I am however excited that the start of the baseball season has been awesome so far.  We had a great day off somewhere strange in Kansas yesterday and got to tailgate outside of our bus while watching the first Dodgers home game of the year, which they won by the way!  Homers by Manny, Kemp, Either, and Blake helped the Dodgers grab their first home win of the season.  So excited for the rest of the baseball season but I won't leave out the upcoming NBA and NHL post seasons which will be well worth watching also.  Lots of great sports coming up in these next few weeks! GO DODGERS!!!