Ealey

News today that Washaun Ealey has been granted unconditional release from the team.

Several things come to mind. First, I am resisting the temptation to immediately jump to the cynical side of the issue (for once in my life). Reading posts on some blogs makes me ashamed to be a Bulldog fan. We don't know for sure why he left. We don't know what was actually said. We just know it didn't work out. Why jump on the guy with both feet?

Secondly, I feel a sense that we actually lost a valuable asset. I know the numbers didn't add up quite yet but I feel his best days are ahead of him.

Thirdly, I am happy to see that the coaches are indicating that they're willing to let talent walk away in order to stay true to the idea that the team is more important.

I wish Ealey the best. I'd like to see him go somewhere else and sort it all out. In the meantime, I look forward to the race to fill the void. Competition should produce nice results. Let's see who steps up.

Halfway There

By my calculations, Wed. May 4th will be the halfway point between the last time the Dogs took the field and the next. Some folks would argue that this is the best part of the sports year. NBA playoffs, The Masters, The Kentucky Derby, NHL Playoffs, MLB just started, the NFL draft is here...lots going on.

Not for me. My real sports season is truly concentrated on a few short Saturdays. I appreciate them at this very moment much more than I do when they arrive.

I know nobody else is counting the days yet...but I am.

I'm ready to shut the Bronco fans up already. Last time I watched a game in the dome I had to suffer celebrating Packer fans. I can't repeat that embarrassment. I want to walk out proudly while people from Idaho curse under their breath...while blue and orange paint mixes with tears running down their sad little cheeks.

Go Dogs. Please practice hard and really show up at the Dome on Sat. Sept. 3rd. See you there.