I got thinking the other night of all the different sporting events I would like to see. Obviously I enjoy watching ISU athletics some events that were previously on my bucket list were crossed off or soon will be crossed off because of them. I'll start with a few things I have done that I think are pretty special.
March Madness (In Vegas)- The two times I have done this really have been some of the best times of my life. I vowed to make sure I returned every year, but due to this New York trip it might not be happening.
Football Handicapping in Vegas- I have done this a couple times now and it is pretty intense. The Venetian is the place to be and I am excited to go back.
Wrigley Field (Bleachers, Rooftop)- I enjoy the bleachers much better but the rooftop is a pretty cool experience as well. I've been able to see two of the biggest rivalries in MLB (Cubs vs Cardinals and Cubs vs White Sox) at Wrigley Field.
Visiting 10 Different MLB parks- Some of them still exist, some of them don't. This topic will appear later on my list. Coolest stadium? San Francisco.
See a Game in Lambeau Field- It is quite an atmosphere there. By no means am I a Packers fan, but the experience was pretty cool.
Visit Yankee Stadium- Coming soon. Although it will be for a football game I think the opportunity will be pretty special.
The List....
Visit Every MLB Park- I think the more realistic scenario is to see all 30 MLB teams play a home game. Baseball stadiums and the different layouts fascinate me. Would really enjoy seeing Fenway Park before its too late.
Go to a SEC Football Game- It is just a different ball of wax down there. I think it would be quite the experience to be present at one of these games.
Attend the Red River Rivalry- In connection with the Texas State Fair I think this would be a hoot. Fried food, rivalry, good football, warm weather.
Attend a Game in Madison Square Garden- I was hoping the Knicks were playing at home during our trip so I could cross this one off. It is supposed to be the mecca of basketball, so I think it would be worth seeing.
Attend either a NLCS clinching or World Series clinching Cubs victory in Wrigley Field- Might not ever happen but I would have to pull out all the stops if the opportunity arose.
Be in Attendance for Every Cyclone Football Game (1 season)- It would be fun to see an entire season unfold in person. It would be pretty possible in my opinion during a year in which ISU has seven home games and plays Iowa in Iowa City. That would leave two trips to Texas, a trip to Oklahoma and a trip to Kansas.
See a Bears Victory in Soldier Field- Seems pretty small but I have never seen my favorite professional football team play a home game. I'm a Bears fan and I have been to Lambeau and not Soldier Field. What's up with that?
Spend Super Bowl Sunday in Vegas- Prop bets, prop bets, prop bets!
I'm sure I left a few off the list. What is on yours?
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Saturday, December 10, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Top 5 Most Disappointing Moments as a Fan
Today got me reflecting on this, mainly because I have not had many positive moments as a fan.
5. 2004-2005 ISU Football: ISU failed to qualify for the Big XII Championship Game two years in a row because of missed fields and interceptions in the end zone. The first time hurt, the second time was brutal.
4. 2011 Bears Football: The Chicago Bears had a home game against their arch rival Green Bay Packers for a trip to the Super Bowl. Needless to say their starting quarterback sucked, got hurt and a rally by their third stringer Caleb Hanie came up 20 yards short. Nothing is worse than losing to the Packers.
3. 2001 Cyclone Basketball: ISU inexplicably lost as a #2 seed to #15 seed Hampton in the NCAA tournament. The television in my bedroom took a beating after this one.
2. 2000 Cyclone Basketball: One victory away from the Final Four, Iowa State got hosed in a game that was as close to a home game that one can get in the NCAA tournament. It was basically the title game in seeding that has since been corrected by the NCAA.
1. 2003 Cubs Baseball: You all know where this is going so I don't feel the need to explain. The worst part was it taking a week and a half of my life to happen.
Honorable Mention:
2007-2008 Cubs: Two playoff appearances, zero wins
2002 Iowa State Football: Iowa State got up to #9 in the country with a 6-1 record including a near victory at Arrowhead Stadium against #2 Florida State the very first game of the year. I still swear Seneca was in. Anyway, the Cyclones finished at 7-7 after a loss to Boise State in the Humanitarian Bowl.
2006 Chicago Bears: Losing in the Super Bowl was the closest I have come to seeing one of my teams winning the "big one".
5. 2004-2005 ISU Football: ISU failed to qualify for the Big XII Championship Game two years in a row because of missed fields and interceptions in the end zone. The first time hurt, the second time was brutal.
4. 2011 Bears Football: The Chicago Bears had a home game against their arch rival Green Bay Packers for a trip to the Super Bowl. Needless to say their starting quarterback sucked, got hurt and a rally by their third stringer Caleb Hanie came up 20 yards short. Nothing is worse than losing to the Packers.
3. 2001 Cyclone Basketball: ISU inexplicably lost as a #2 seed to #15 seed Hampton in the NCAA tournament. The television in my bedroom took a beating after this one.
2. 2000 Cyclone Basketball: One victory away from the Final Four, Iowa State got hosed in a game that was as close to a home game that one can get in the NCAA tournament. It was basically the title game in seeding that has since been corrected by the NCAA.
1. 2003 Cubs Baseball: You all know where this is going so I don't feel the need to explain. The worst part was it taking a week and a half of my life to happen.
Honorable Mention:
2007-2008 Cubs: Two playoff appearances, zero wins
2002 Iowa State Football: Iowa State got up to #9 in the country with a 6-1 record including a near victory at Arrowhead Stadium against #2 Florida State the very first game of the year. I still swear Seneca was in. Anyway, the Cyclones finished at 7-7 after a loss to Boise State in the Humanitarian Bowl.
2006 Chicago Bears: Losing in the Super Bowl was the closest I have come to seeing one of my teams winning the "big one".
Saturday, January 22, 2011
NFL Conference Championships
First off, I want to put a disclaimer on this by saying that I realize my picks are subject to a bias (Go Bears). I think tomorrow could be a wonderful day of good, competitive football. Lets hope it is and lets hope I can be writing updates on the Bears for the next few weeks.
Game One
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago
I initially thought the Bears would open as a one point favorite. I was in awe when Green Bay opened up at -3.5. Everything I have read supports the fact that this spread is based on the public jumping on a hot Green Bay team. This spread in all honesty should be closer to a pick 'em. I'm going to say that not only the Bears cover, but they also win the game straight up. Chicago 19 Green Bay 17 which means this game will also cover the under at less than 43.5.
Game Two
NYJ (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh
I hope I still have a rooting interest in this game by the time it rolls around. If that does happen I will be rooting for NYJ. If I don't, Pittsburgh. I think Pittsburgh wins this game, but I think the Jets cover. The sharps have been taking New York and even on the moneyline. Lets go with a final score of Pittsburgh 17 New York 16. This means I am taking another under as well with a score of under 38.5.
In 24 years of life, not a single one of my teams in any sport has won their ultimate championship. The closest class have been the Bears losing to the Colts in the Super Bowl, The Cubs being five outs away from the World Series and the Cyclones losing to Michigan State in what was basically the NCAA title game that occurred a couple steps from MSU"s campus in the Elite 8. With that being said I would have to rank my ultimate rooting interests in this order...
1a)Iowa State Football BCS National Championship
1b)Iowa State Basketball National Championship
1c)Chicago Cubs World Series Championship
2) Chicago Bears Super Bowl Title
3) Iowa Hawkeye Football "0-12" Season
Game One
Green Bay (-3.5) @ Chicago
I initially thought the Bears would open as a one point favorite. I was in awe when Green Bay opened up at -3.5. Everything I have read supports the fact that this spread is based on the public jumping on a hot Green Bay team. This spread in all honesty should be closer to a pick 'em. I'm going to say that not only the Bears cover, but they also win the game straight up. Chicago 19 Green Bay 17 which means this game will also cover the under at less than 43.5.
Game Two
NYJ (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh
I hope I still have a rooting interest in this game by the time it rolls around. If that does happen I will be rooting for NYJ. If I don't, Pittsburgh. I think Pittsburgh wins this game, but I think the Jets cover. The sharps have been taking New York and even on the moneyline. Lets go with a final score of Pittsburgh 17 New York 16. This means I am taking another under as well with a score of under 38.5.
In 24 years of life, not a single one of my teams in any sport has won their ultimate championship. The closest class have been the Bears losing to the Colts in the Super Bowl, The Cubs being five outs away from the World Series and the Cyclones losing to Michigan State in what was basically the NCAA title game that occurred a couple steps from MSU"s campus in the Elite 8. With that being said I would have to rank my ultimate rooting interests in this order...
1a)Iowa State Football BCS National Championship
1b)Iowa State Basketball National Championship
1c)Chicago Cubs World Series Championship
2) Chicago Bears Super Bowl Title
3) Iowa Hawkeye Football "0-12" Season
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