It was a little over one year ago that I saw Joe Paterno win his 400th game at Penn State. Things have a changed quite a bit since then. Let’s take a look back:
November 6th, 2010 – JoePa’s 400th
A week after taking the PE, I travel to State College with Jim, Jeff, and Matt to witness Joe Paterno’s 400th win.
December 29th, 2010 – Ralph Freidgen’s Last Game
The Terps win one last one for Freidgen, blowing out East Carolina in the Military Bowl.
January 21st, 2011 – Wizards in DC
At the bar with Scott and Sol before the game: “Hey, isn’t that the Wizards game on the TV, right now?” Turns out the game time was moved up an hour. We get to Verizon Center just in time to see the Suns hit a whole bunch of three-pointers.
January 22nd, 2011 – Terps in College Park
Back-to-back basketball games? Why not. Scott scores us some awesome seats at the Comcast Center.
March 19th, 2011 – BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California
For my winter pilgrimage to the West Coast, I take Brandon and Tiffany to Indian Wells for some tennis action. Chair umpire to hecklers during Nadal/Del Potro match: “Silencio, por favor!”
April 4th, 2011 – O’s Opening Day
A bunch of us in the office come down with Orioles Fever, at least for one day. They play “Pumped Up Kicks” on the PA — hipsters move on to the next indie band.
April 15th, 2011 – PNC Diamond Club at Nats Park
With Scott, we enjoy catered food, in-seat service, and unlimited draft beer. And close enough to get a foul ball.
June 11, 2011 – Miller Park
With Eric, tailgating in the parking lot (case of Miller Lite and a pizza): “Interesting, they have fireworks during batting practice….” Turns out the game started at 7pm ET and we stroll in during the bottom of the 6th inning. Damn time zones.
June 12, 2011 – U.S. Cellular Field
Day Two of baseball weekend, Eric and I hit up the South Side of Chicago in a day-game reprieve from all the alcohol.
June 13, 2011 – Wrigley Field
Monday night in Wrigleyville, Chris comes straight to the game from his law firm internship and shows up in the outfield bleachers with suit and tie and a round of frozen mai tais.
July 8th, 2011 – Nationals Park
Waiting out a rain delay with Dennis and Miguel, we play around in the kids area with batting cage and simulated pitching game. Naturally, I toss a beanball at simulated-Derek Jeter.
July 20th, 2011 – Free Ice
It was so hot at the Orioles game that I forgot to take a photo of the view from our seats.
July 25th, 2011 – Bryce Harper Comes to Town
With Pat and Scott, we get our money’s worth with two doubles and a nice outfield assist from the future Nats star.
July 27, 2011 – Day After Praying Mantis
With Scott, Sol and Matt, we miss a heckling event of a lifetime when we sit in the left field seats behind Logan Morrison without a giant praying mantis costume.
August 6th, 2011 – Donald Young at Legg Mason
With Dexter and my Dad, we catch Donald Young playing some uninspired tennis. Somehow, a month later, he plays into the fourth round at the US Open.
August 17th, 2011 – Dollar Hot Dog Pt. II
Dennis and I can’t resist the lure of dollar hot dogs. I really think that is the best deal in major league baseball.
August 25th, 2011 – Bobblehead Night in San Francisco
Suzanne and I are clutching onto our hard fought Tim Lincecum bobbleheads. Lady sitting next to us had Jon Miller on a portable radio — nostalgia wins over the chatty play-by-play man. Giants win with agressive baserunning in extra innings.
September 18th, 2011 – Redskins at FedEx
I swear Mike is getting food and candy for his nephew nearly the entire game. We leave the game before the Redskins come from behind against the Arizona Cardinals.
September 24th, 2011 – Nationals Final Weekend
Dollar tickets to get the fam to see a baseball game. What a great way to spend the day.
October 30, 2011 – Ravens Comeback
Sweating it out in the fall sun, the Ravens nearly lose to the Arizona Cardinals. This time, unlike the Redskins game, I stay to see the Cardinals lose in the final seconds.