STRETCH

Go Tigers Go!

Well they did it.  The Memphis Tigers have reached the Final Four for the first time in 23 years. Wow, I was 8 years old the last time they were in the Final Four.  I'm pumped!  Go Tigers Go!

Jesse

Superbowl

So - I can actually see The University of Phoenix dome where Superbowl 42 will be played from my house.  That's kinda weird to me, although I'm not really sure why.  Maybe it's because I have been such a big fan of the NFL since I was just a boy. 

As far as picking a winner goes, I would definitely like to see history made, but on the other hand how cool would it be to see the Giants do the unimaginable?  Should be a good one to watch!

Jesse

Nascar Nuances

If you know me, then you know I would typically have nothing to do with NASCAR.  Last night, the lens I view this motor 'sport' through changed forever.  I joined a friend who gave the opening prayer last night at the Phoenix International Raceway.  It was actually a pretty cool opportunity.  The best part was when he closed the prayer with "Thank you Lord for the greatest sport on earth!"

We had suite tickets which included a fully catered meal, gift bags and friendly service people.  (I felt like I was at the Oscars....minus the celebrities and minus the Oscar trophies...okay so it was nothing like the Oscars.)  We had pit passes so we were able to mingle with all of the racers and see the action up close.

I even got to take pictures with the winner at Victory Lane(who was probably 19 - he couldn't even open the champagne because he was underage.)  *side-note:  the above picture was not the winner, it's just to give you a mental picture of what victory lane is like.

Here are some memorable insights I took from this special night:

1. Race cars have fake headlights. 
2. Not everyone at these events consume large quantities of alcohol.  (Most of them, but not all)
3. You do not need to have a mullet in order to gain entry to the track.  (It helps, but it's not necessary)
4. A 'midgets race' is not what you think it is.  (Honestly, I was disappointed)
5. NASCAR fans have to be the most loyal fans on the face of the planet - this is where you can find your favorite NASCAR fan, a week before the race even starts.

One word describes NASCAR fans: DEVOTION 

Last night I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to be completely devoted to a 'sport' I care absolutely nothing about. 

Stretch yourself

Jesse

Looks like I'm the expert

Although I am a die-hard Bears fan, I was really pulling for the Patriots in this game.  Things looked shaky in the beginning but the Patriots found a way to get it done.  In other news, both of my fantasy football teams CRUSHED my opponents thanks to Adrian Peterson's monster day!

Ahhh....Sunday's are the best.  A day to give to God and football!

Patriots v Colts

Experts are saying this is the Colts game but Brady is playing on a 'whole notha level.'  I've never seen a quarterback as accurate as Brady has been the past few weeks.  I'm going with Patriots.

Who do you think will win this game?