Most of you know I am a big sports fan. I am what you would call a seasonal sports fan, meaning if it’s in season I am a fan of the game. Right now for example is the start of the professional baseball season, and as much fun as it is to watch, it’s not my first choice. My first choice is college baseball. I love the passion, the effort and the chance to see the occasional player who just might be the next MLB superstar. Living where I live in Alabama I am fortunate enough to be within an hour’s drive of 3 NCAA Division 1 teams, 1 Division 2 team, and a Division 3 team. Even though I don’t get to attend the two lower team teams games I am aware that they are there and usually field a good team. The games I usually attend the most are the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers home games at Young Memorial Field or the Samford University Bulldogs games at Joe Lee Griffin Field both in Birmingham and only 6 miles apart from each other. I have been regularly attending games for both schools for now going on 5 seasons and have seen some amazing plays, players and met some amazing people. I think the part I enjoy the most besides the games is getting to know some of the player’s families. Enough about that though, here is what I ask, if you are a baseball fan, and you love the smell of a ballpark like I do, find your local college team or your favorite team and go to game. Go out and support these young men, you just never know that kid that strikes out the side in a game, could be a starting pitcher for your favorite pro team one day. Until next time….
No comments:
Post a Comment