Stayed up to watch the Michigan vs. Ohio State football game last night. The game started 3:30 PM in Ohio, but that is 11:30 PM in Iraq. I haven't watched any sporting events since waking up at 4:00 AM to watch the Tigers in the World Series. It's the little things, like watching a home team play on TV, that makes this deployment pass a little faster. I feel a little more connected to my family and friends this way. I know they are at home doing the same thing as me during that time.
It was a great game, but once again, like the Tigers, the Wolverines were on the losing side. The final score was 42-39. I am hoping for a rematch for the National Title, but we will have to wait for the BCS Gods. Cross your fingers!
I went to bed at 3:30 AM and had to be at a change-over briefing at 8:00 AM. Today will be rough, but Michigan/Ohio State football only comes once a year (maybe twice?).
So another sleepless Mosul night. It's tough being a deployed sports fan!
Where did you watch the game?
What do you think about a rematch?
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3 comments:
I drug Chris, Beau, and Laura to Donna and Mike's for the game. (great food, as always) We hauled my kayak up from the river for the winter during halftime...which was a lot of fun on all those stairs.
I lost the "TOSU"/UofM bet of the season with Steve AGAIN. I guess I should practice saying "Go Bucks." Don't worry fans, I won't mean it.
I think NCAAF fans deserve a rematch in the championship game. I'm certain the BCS will somehow bump UofM just below the #2 spot. It might upset fans from other conferences.
BEN! It's good to SEE you are doing alright. I have to say this and then I will go on...O-H-I-O! I know you probably hate that, but you would've hated being here, at work, because they were playing a bunch of Ohio State Songs over the loud speakers, all day on Friday. Then someone complained, so they played the Michigan Fight Song, as well. I sincerely hope that OSU and UM do NOT play each other in the BCS bowl. I will be a nervous wreck. Last Wednesday, we had a carry-in and had all of the food set-up in your office. Doug Powell got promoted. Wednesday was his last day. We wanted to take some pictures to send to you, with plates full of food and of your office. But apparently, the person taking the pictures didn't realize they were taking MOVIES of us, instead of pictures! SO we will have to try again. It's good to know that you're doing alright. Please keep blogging.
Gerard,
How about your a soldier. Quit taking Gaylord Fokker pictures of yourself in a puddle of water.
Martinez
"I like you spaniard, I shall cheer for your"
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