More Housing, First Practice

The first practice of the regular season took place today. It took a bit longer than previous practices, but was relatively easy due to the amount of 'servicing' we did with one another (that is to say we simulated the other team's offense and defense). The tempo was also far lower than during camp with much less contact. It is a long season and we must practice smart if we hope to survive 20 weeks. Unfortunately this tempo also makes it hard to play defensive line at times. In order to play our attack style defense correctly, we are forced to come off the ball at top speed and cause collisions. This can't happen during practice now, however. I have a feeling I'll be hearing about it from our defensive line coach tomorrow. I did a TV interview today with The Score (whatever that is) regarding my alphabetizing ability (clearly... what else?). Not sure where it is viewable, however.

They pulled a fast one on us today after practice by arranging a lovely 3 hour team building/meet-and-greet event. The team is technically only allowed to keep us for 4.5 hours a day and we all COULD have left, but I don't think anyone wanted to rock the boat this early. It was a fun event really, but had poor timing because half the team is still homeless and many fellas had apartment viewings this afternoon. I had to cancel one myself and was not happy about it. However, Gerald and I have narrowed it down to 3 places. I hope that we can make a decision on this VERY soonish, but Gerald has a lucid vision of the exact place he wants to live in. One of the 3 spots fulfills it and the price is right, but we are having a little trouble getting in to view it AND it isn't available until July 15. We have already made temporary housing arrangements in case we go with this July 15 place, but meanwhile we have put the other 2 places on hold waiting for the viewing on Gerald's dream home. I'd personally be very happy just going with one of the 2 smaller places, which would be available this weekend, as they are of ample size and just fine by me. The bigger place WOULD be amazing though. I would just hate to see the other two spots slip away while we wait for something that doesn't materialize and leaves us out in the cold.