I can't believe football season is here already, and perhaps part of the reason is that for the first time I can remember the high school football season started with 2 weeks to go in August yet. Personally I think it should start the first week of school, but I guess they do what they want. Either way, it means we won't be having a Halloween of rivalries, instead the first week of the playoffs. You'll find I've updated the pages, and this year I've added Ashland County to the mix. So, let's see what the season brings...

Our beolved Buckeyes are picked #2 by the Associated Press, and looking forward to the season, we have a MAJOR test right off the bat. The third game of the season is OSU playing USC in Los Angeles. If we win, we're virtually a lock for #1, if not, well it's a long road. An even more impressive fact is that this season we have a chance to do something that hasn't been done in modern history, and that is beat the Wolverines 5 straight times. They haven't beaten us that many times in a row either. Should be an interesting season. Check soon and I'll have the 2008 editions of the Buckeyes Football page, and High School Football page setup. Either way, GO BUCKEYES!!!!

Well, at 44-54 they're certainly not setting the world on fire. That's where the Indians stand at the beginning of the day on July 22, 2008. They traded away C.C.Sabathia for what looked like noone at all, but who knows, we'll see the genius of Mark Shapiro maybe? C.C. didn't seem terribly inclined to sign anyhow, and here in Cleveland we know full well how these things go. On a positive note, they've won 7 of their last 8 games. Perhaps they can put together a winning combination they can take into next season, I believe this season to be a wash. I would have to say it's time to explore the possibility of finding someone to replace Travis Hafner, he has been a bust for 3 seasons now, and well, quite frankly we need better. How long do you let this go? This is supposed to be part of the heart of your lineup. Anyhow, here's to the last 3 months of the season, Go Tribe.

My grandmother has now been dead for 6 years, and honestly I feel like I have no guidance. My life has been good, but empty without her, and I'm still quite heartbroken to have lost her. There is absolutely nothing I wouldn't do to be able to spend more time with her. My grandmother was easily the most wonderful, and intelligent person I have ever known. I'll never forget watching her take her last breath, and wishing it was not. My life has never been the same, and likely won't be again.

Well, so much for the Wizards trash talk. LeBron set the floor on fire, and the Cavs look poised to return to the finals, but that's a very long road. Ben Wallace has been a very positive addition to the team, and it looks like this series will be ours, though in Cleveland we try not to get our hopes up very high.

I usually don't like ESPN very much, because I think they're unfairly slanted towards the large markets. I understand that's where they get their revenue mostly, but I prefer them to cover everyone... anyhow... Peter Gammons, a MAJOR RedSox fan, has released his preseason picks, and he believes the Indians will be the wildcard from the AL this year, and will win the World Series over the Atlanta Braves. I certainly hope this doesn't wind up a jinx, but Cleveland does look strong. I believe various ESPN analysts are predicting that Fausto Carmona will win the Cy Young award this year. I just want to see the Indians bring Cleveland it's first championship since 1964 for the Browns, and 1948 for the Indians. The Cavs are also looking strong, a friend of mine believes they'll make the finals again this year... I hope he's right.

I can't stand winter, and it drags on entirely too long for me, and to that end the herald of summer, the baseball season is here. Monday, March 31, 2008, the Indians will open their season at home, playing the hated White Sox. I do not like Ozzie Guillen, though I give him credit for being a good manager, despite being an ass. He has no class, but does know how to win. Cleveland came within a game of winning the pennant last year, so maybe this year they can get to that next step. Perhaps, finally, this will be the year. It has now been 60 years since the Indians won the World Series, and I know all Cleveland fans are tired of none of our teams winning the sausage, so here's to 2008. Go Tribe!!!