New Years Day. The venison chili is on the stove, football is on the TV and it’s snowing – it doesn’t get much better.
The Michigan – Florida game is on TV. As a Penn State graduate, I am obligated to despise Michigan for 364 days a year (365 in the leap years). That being said, today I can root for them as they are fellow Big Ten members playing against a hated SEC opponent. For anyone who follows college football, this is a classic Big Ten vs. Southern Speed game, but Michigan is up by 7, no, make that 14, in the 3rd quarter. No, my beloved Nittany Lions did not get to a New Years Bowl Game this year, but they did beat Texas A&M on Saturday night.
Later today, we have USC and Illinois, and on January 7, the championship between Ohio State and LSU. I have to admit, I don’t like the idea of having to stay up to watch a game during a week night – I have to work in the morning! But sacrifices must be made. How about the NFL? The Giants actually showed me something on Saturday night. I didn’t think Eli had it in him. I will not be at all surprised if someone beats the Patriots in the playoffs. Watch out for the Jags – they’re playing like the Steelers are supposed to.
I generally don’t make New Years resolutions – too much pressure. However, there are some things, in no particular order, which I would like to see in the next few months – MAU basketball, boys and girls, to win a state championship. Cambridge boys basketball, led by my nephew Shea, to win a Section II championship. Cambridge girls basketball (my niece Amelia this time) to win. Penn State basketball to compete in the Big Ten. One day without hearing anything about politics. One day without hearing anything about the New England Patriots. Lot’s of snow. An accurate snowfall forecast. My dog, Duncan, to stick around for a little while longer – we still have things to do, buddy. My kids, Ben and Stasia, to continue to amaze and delight me everyday. Good health for my friends and loved ones.
Look at that – Michigan just upset Florida
That’s it. Happy New Year