Welcome to 2007

Not much to report this time around, other than there were two very good college football games on New Year's Day. The finish to the 2007 Fiesta Bowl absolutely defies description. Boise State proved to the country that they are the real deal, and proved that point by winning in overtime, thanks in part to two "how do you do" plays; one of which was that 50-yard itsy-do play with the pass, catch and laderal. The marriage proposal involving one of the BSU players and the cheerleader reminded me of the USC-Louisiana Tech game from several years back, when the USC QB subsituting for Carson Palmer proposed to his GF at the end of the game; in the final game of the year at the Coliseum.

The Rose Bowl game did have a few heartbeats going, but USC managed to pull away and win that game and their 22nd Rose Bowl championship.

Well, my money's on the Gators. I hope they win it all.


On a sad note, as many of you know, Former President Ford passed away recently. He was one of the earliest Presidents I remember while growing up, even moreso during my time in Europe. He helped heal this nation from the effects of both Watergate and the Vietnam War. For a gentleman who never wanted to be President, a job well done indeed. He will be missed, and the United States needs guys like Gerald Ford. It will happen...eventually.

Folks, I won't be around much as I am in a quest to return to work, so hopefully in due time I will be back here regularly. Till then, enjoy the New Year, best of luck to the Chargers, and above all, be safe.

RD