First Time

Long-time sports fan, first time blogger. I read all of these blogs on sports sites, and I want desperately to toss in my two cents, but then I think my thoughts might not even be worth more than that! I'm hardly an expert, though I like to consider myself so. I'm going to use this as a place to sound off about all of the things that pique my interest in the sports that I follow.

Which means, this weekend I can over-analyze the performances at Skate Canada, cheer for my Red Wings as they take on the Coyotes, hang my head at another dismal Packers performance, and watch the US Men's National Soccer Team take on Scotland.

Of all of those, it's the hockey that has captured my interest most. The Wings are off to a great start, an amazing start, so much of it due to the play of Manny Legace. I've raved about him for years to anyone who will listen; it's great that the coach finally agrees with me! Now if only I could track down that waiter who told me Jimmy Howard would be between the pipes this year. He was right, I guess. Howard is in net. In Grand Rapids.

In other ice sports, how 'bout Alissa Czisny? Two Grand Prix medals and a trip to the final, yet she'll be fighting for a spot on the Olympic team. I'm watching the whole process with a mix of anticipation and dread, since I think the United States' best hope for a medal will be sitting at home due to citizenship issues. I hear there's legislation they're trying to pass to help out Tanith Belbin, but who knows if that will fly. Too bad for us if she and Ben Agosto can't go, they have a legitimate shot to medal in ice dance, where we Americans typically just suck. It's like rhythmic gymnastics, the ugly stepsister that is misunderstood and gets no attention. Well, Ben and Tanith will make America take notice. If they get to compete.