He shoots....HE SCORES!!! and the crowd goes wild

So the Buckeyes hosted their annual classic this weekend in which 3 other teams come and each plays two games. They were supposed to be on Friday and Sunday but the weather had other plans. After getting the first game in with only a minor delay on Friday, the Buckeyes game got going and about 30 minutes into the first half was delayed for lightning. After an hour and a half wait, the lightning still never left so they called it for the night. The only time to make up the game was at 200 pm the next day during opening day of football season. Not exactly the most convenient time but we pulled out a 2-1 win over Florida Gulf Coast U. Today, we suited up again and had an amazing game. It reminded me of why I love sports so much.

The Buckeyes went into halftime tied 0-0 with U. Central Florida. We came out in the 2nd half and were controlling everything but UCF managed to find the goal on a defensive breakdown with about 22 minutes left in the game. The rest of the half was a flurry of substitutions and attempts to tie the game up. Our magical moment came with about 1.30 left on the clock. We found and open shot and put it home to force OT. After no score in the first overtime, the Bucks came back out and put the win away with about 3 minutes left. The crowd went crazy and it was a great way to top off the game. Despite putting in over 20 hours this weekend as hosts....I loved every minute of it. I cant wait to see what the rest of the season has to hold for the team.

Man or Beast....or Both?

So I met this guy this winter when he came to a qualifying competition at Ohio State's pool. I was doing athletic training coverage at the facility and got to see him race and then I wrapped an ice bag on his shoulders. Not that this makes me cooler than anyone else but I'm just putting it out there as a possibility.

Two-a-days: Real Life

So I haven't posted in a while for a couple of reasons. Two-a-days started for soccer on Tuesday and have been going non-stop for the last week. Practice early in the morning and in the afternoon. In the mean time, I stay in the hotel with the guys and haven't had my computer to update. Things are great though. I get all my meals paid for, I get per diem when they don't feed me. I get clothes and lodging sometimes. The weather has been perfect. And the guys are a lot of fun to be around. Not to mention watching soccer is the best thing that could have happened to me. I'm finally in a routine with practices and things of that nature and the other night, we took a team bowling adventure to a local alley. I was over my average every game.

I'm really looking forward for this year, even though school doesn't start for another 36 days. Wow, that's a while away. Anyways, it should be a good year with soccer, less class, and a wonderful girl to spend it all with. I can't wait.

Back to the same ole' place...but with a new ride

So I just got back from my 5.5 days at home back in the Vern with Sarah. It was a great weekend/half of a week where I was just able to relax, have fun, and enjoy the family before getting going hardcore into soccer season. As I stepped out of the car in my driveway on Friday, my hood started smoking and smelled of some burnt transmission oil. My transmission had stalled as I came around the last road before home. On Tuesday, it was finally able to be looked at and we found out that my $600 car needed a $1000 transmission replacement. Not good. Anyways, I'm extremely thankful Sarah and I made it home without any problems (somehow). Tuesday afternoon after we heard the "good" news (it's all in the perspective), my dad, mom, Sarah, and I went car shopping. We found a 2003 Pontiac Vibe which I am now the proud owner of. Talk about a stressful car search though. I was basically limited to Tuesday evening to find one since I had to come back to Columbus today. This car was going to be a graduation present next year but came a year early. I can't be more thankful.

Overall, the weekend was great. Grandma's on Saturday, relaxing Sunday with some bogge pong, Six Flags on Monday with the whole family plus my aunt's family. It was soooo hot but entirely enjoyable. Tuesday consisted of car shopping. And I drove back today. It was all so nice. Plus I got to eat some great homecooked food. Can't complain there.

Time for soccer for the next year. I hope I'm ready.