Checking In
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Howdy, folks! Your favorite sports blogger here, just checking in to see how things are going at Collidescope.
"So, where've you been?" - you might ask. I've been off getting ninetyandnine.net ready for your viewing pleasure. No, I didn't design the site. That chore was taken care of by the good folks at voppa.com and what an awesome job they did! I will be taking care of the everyday web administration duties for the new 90&9 site, though, but now that we're up and running, I'll be able to chime in a bit more around here.
Of course, it's mere coincidence that I start posting again right after the Astros SWEPT the Cardinals in a four game series. The 'Stros have won six in a row while the Cards have dropped six in a row. That leaves Houston 2.5 games behind St. Louis with five games to play. Getting nervous, Mr. Curry? I would hate for this Cardinals team to be forever linked with one of the worst choke jobs in baseball. (Actually, I would love it.) Who knows if it'll happen, but at least it makes for an exciting finish.
What a game for the Saints last night! As Denelle mentioned below, the Superdome reopened with about as much fanfare as a Super Bowl. With a raucous home crowd as loud as I've ever heard, the Saints totally demoralized the Atlanta Falcons, winning the game 23-3. I'm not even a huge Saints fan, but I don't see how anyone didn't get chills watching the boys from N'awlins play last night. The Saints, with newcomers Drew Brees and Reggie Bush, look like they are for real. Time will only tell, though.
The reopening of the Superdome and the win by the Saints has a significance beyond football and as much as it was hit upon last night, it's still worth mentioning. Football games and conferences in the Dome will bring money to the city and an actual winning football team means even more. Winning produces popularity, which produces ticket and merchandise sales. That all means more money for a city in desperate need of it.
I think I'll go buy a Bush jersey.
I think I'll go buy a Bush jersey.
