The end for Marvin and the city of Oakland

Christmas Eve will mark the end for Oakland Raider football in Oakland. To me, its a shame that the community of Oakland can't get it together and build a new Stadium and keep the Raiders in Oakland. In two years, they are playing in Las Vegas. I know one thing for sure, I would not play anymore football games in that "dump". Having been there in 2000 for a A's baseball game I was too impressed with the Stadium. I have a great feeling that Sunday night will be Marvin Lewis's swan song as Bengals head coach. If he stays on, I fully support the Bengals decision.

It's a Sports Life

We have Spectrum Cable at home and I watch the NFL network's A Football Life documentaries and the back ground music in these documentaries is very strong. I watched The Sandlot last night and there is a quote in that movie, for For others, Baseball is a game, forBenjamin Franklin Rodrigiuez, baseball is life. For my inner circle, sports is just a game, for me, sports is a passion, obsession. I live, breathe and sleep sports. I hope to share my passion and love for sports with others.

I'm a Bengals lifer... DEAL WITH IT.

There is a saying, you are not remembered for what you do in the regular season, you are remembered for what you do in the postseason. The Cincinnati Bengals, my favorite NFL team, has not played in a major significant football game since January 13, 1991, the AFC Divisional Round I was in the 3rd grade that year. That was the game that Bo Jackson hurt his hip. Yes, the Bengals went 11-5 in 2005 and 2015, but what happened in the playoffs those years... 2005: Carson Palmer goes down on the second play of a 31-17 defeat 2015: After a interception, rookie Jeremi Hill fumbles the ball and moments later, Pacman Jones and Vontaz Burfict make knuckleheads of themselves and cost the bengals the game. It's frustrating to be a fan. I WANT THE CINCINNATI BENGALS to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime. Yes, there is a 1/32 chance of that happening. They have not done anything great as a franchise for 27 years. How frustrating do you think it is for the maize and blue to be 2-14 against the Buckeyes, how frustrating do you think it was for the Golden State Warriors to go 73-9 and not win a championship. I want the Bengals to win the Super Bowl as bad as LeBron wanted to win a Championship for Cleveland.

The HASK Golf Scramble

This Sunday will be the 6th Annual HASK Golf Scramble. During the first five years, we have raised over $55,000 for the Soup Kitchen. My best friend and I started this tournament in 2012 and I think its safe to say we made a good choice six years ago. This has been the easiest one to prepare for. We have a great committee and we are ready to get the ball rolling.

On this day in Reds History...

On this day in Reds History in 2006, the Reds were tied for the Division lead with the Cardinals. They were played the 2nd of a four game series against the Giants in San Francisco. I remember watching that game and everytime the Reds had a chance to score a run, they could not hit a ball out of the infield. The Reds lost that game and went 2-8 on that West Coast Roadtrip. Every time i see the clip of Adam Wainwright striking out Brandon Inge to win the World Series, I always imagine myself saying, "that could have been the Reds".

My Favorite sports moments of the year

Here are my top 5 5. Dayton winning the A10 4. Middle Tennessee beating Michigan State 3. The Cubs winning the National League Pennant 2. Beating Dad, Tom and Stewy in Naples in golf 1. Watching my nephew score a Touchdown in a Varsity game My favorite golf moments of the year My near miss of an Ace at Arrowhead in Naples. Making 2 birdies during the Scramble. Playing at Windy Knoll in Springfield with my best friend.

Future golf ventures

My buddy Joe and I have been in communication about some golf trips in the future. In the event no one knows, Joe Wiseman is my golf buddy and my best friend. We have discussed going to Michigan for a weekend, Indianapolis for a weekend, Akron. I do know we are planning on going to the Columbus Golf Show, we maybe going to another golf show as well, time will tell. Also, Joe and I are planning on going to Naples in the Spring for our 4th trip together.