The Big XII (1996-2011?)

Not a great time to be a Philly sports fan. The Flyers just lost a hard fought Stanley Cup Finals to Chicago 4-2. Congrats to Chicago on their first cup since '61. The Phillies have been slumping lately, but are showing signs of breaking out of it. The Eagles look to be in rebuilding mode. And the Sixers have the #2 pick, but something tells me that they won't take the best player availible, Evan Turner, as John Wall will more than likely go #1 to Washington. But the Phillies always go through a rough stretch before and then during interleague play. But something about it this year is different. Maybe its that they get 3 extra "home" games thanks to the G-20 Summitt taking place in the Rogers Center. Maybe its they have one of the best pitchers in the game, who is used to pitching in the AL's best parks. Whatever the case, the Phils will face Boston, New York and Toronto on the road and Cleveland and Minnesota at home. They are already 1-2 in interleague play. I predict they will finish 7-8 vs the AL.

In other news, the Big 12 looks like the titanic. Colorado is bolting for the Pac-10 and Nebraska for the Big 10. (Scary how they could meet in the Rose Bowl soon) Its looking likely that Texas, Oklahoma and the rest of the Big 12 South (sans Baylor) will be going to the Pac 10 as well. Its a shame because many considered the Big 12 one of the biggest, most talented conferences in the country. Both money talks and thats why its come to this. It leaves schools like the Kansas schools, Iowa State, Baylor and Missouri without a chair when the music stops. But i'm sure the Mountain West would jump to add these schools and become a major player to absorb the Big 12's BCS auto-bid.

Bri Updates:

I got a new phone last night. I got a regular Droid. I'm still getting used to all the bells and whistles.

Special thanks to Cousin Tim for the ticket to Saturday's game vs San Diego. I also am going to see Cleveland on June 22. Based on past ticket stubs, I still have to see Tampa Bay, Boston, LA Angels, Seattle, Colorado and St Louis.

I'm also looking at summer trips to Baltimore and Nutley. Possibly Washington and New York. Next summer: Wrigley Field in Chicago. I mean it this time.