How Do You Spell Your Name?

Is a question I get all the time. And don’t get me started on all the pronunciations I've heard though the years. I get it. I have a unique name that’s not Kimberly or Jennifer or Danielle. But I’m in good company. And that’s why Nnamdi Asomugha is on my list of favorite players to watch this season. Oh and it doesn’t hurt that he was one of the most sought after free agents this off season and he’s arguably the best cornerback in the league. (Revis Island say what?)

But where did the Philadelphia Eagles come from? Like its namesake, they just swooped right in and claimed their guy before anyone realized what was going on. Impressive Andy Reid.

The Eagles really stepped it up in this short and frantic free agency period. They shipped Kevin Kolb to the Arizona Cardinals (Michael Vick can stop looking over his shoulder now), and in return got a stellar cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. Add to that, Pro-Bowler Asante Samuel, and this secondary is a force to be reckoned with. Oopposing receivers better watch out. Now if they get Vince Young (the rumor mill has reported there’s interest), that’ll be another successful coup.

As I continue through my self imposed NFL training camp, I’m putting myself out there and claiming the Eagles as my #2 team this season. Yeah, I’m jumping on the band wagon. So what? Spell it.

No, Hank Williams, Jr. I’m NOT ready for some football

Well look who’s back. I took an extended hiatus not only from this blog, but from sports in general. I needed a break. I’ve devoted over 20 years of my life to sports fandom and after the NFL lockout, I realized I was the giver in the relationship and I wasn’t getting a whole lot in return. I got tired of hearing all the speculation about the labor agreement. And as the days and weeks dragged on, I grew weary and had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I would have a fall without football. Add to that the craziness in my personal life – including a major move, and I needed a temporary breakup.

But now I’m back, refreshed and…completely overwhelmed and totally unprepared for football! In the few days since the lockout was lifted, there’s been a frenzy of activity. I can’t keep up with all the trades and signings. Just thinking about it makes my head spin. So I guess over the next few weeks, I’ll be in my own NFL training camp – studying rosters and schedules, so I can get back into “football shape”. Hopefully, my 49ers are in better condition than I am.