Sleepless Mosul Nights

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!

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