It comes as no surprise that I enjoy watching football. For me, football is like chess on steroids. It isn’t the big hits, camaraderie, or cheerleaders. For me it’s all about the chess match happening between the coaches and players. I’m more interested in pre-snap reads than the actual play. Strategy is the name of the game.

In 2009, I watched the New Orleans Saints go all the way to the Super Bowl and win it. I had supported these lovable losers throughout my adolescents and teen-years before they finally won the big game. I learned some important lessons about what it means to be real fan that year. (more…)

After 5 years of being in the Big Easy, Reggie Bush has now taken his talents to South Beach. This will be the second Heisman trophy winner that New Orleans has sent over to Miami. The last one (Ricky Williams) ended up rushing for over 1800 yards the season after he was traded.

Reggie is a winner. He’s been a winner at every level, High School, College, and the NFL. The most important thing Reggie did for the Saints was bring a winning attitude and SWAGGER. The city of New Orleans and the Saints franchise was hurting pretty bad after hurricane Katrina. They needed people with heart to step up. People bag on Reggie because of his USC days but how many of us really know the whole story? I know that he’s been nothing but an upstanding citizen and ambassador for New Orleans ever since he got there. Even his farewell tweet displays class, “I wish the New Orleans Saints the best of luck I will always be a fan! The team, coaches, and fans will be deeply missed!”

He’s an incredibly versatile player and he’s a match-up nightmare. The first time I ever felt the Saints were true contender in the league was when Reggie caught that 86-yard touchdown in the NFC championship against the Bears.  (more…)

Amazing

Danny MacAskill – “Way Back Home” from Dave Sowerby on Vimeo.