Finally

Well we FINALLY got our internet hooked up today so it's time to resurrect the floundering blog. All the furniture is in and we are just missing a few items such as lamps, pots and pans. The walls could also use a little decor, but overall it is a very very nice setup. It gets a bit hot with no AC, but it doesn't get humid here like on the east coast so it is actually rather pleasant.

As I'm sure most of you know, we have been very busy here getting our butt's handed to us in the last two games. There's really no other way to describe it. It's unfortunate because I really believe we have a great team with fantastic talent, but are playing way below our level. You just can't win when you have 10 turnovers in one game. Very very frustrating.

I didn't play last week, but came back for the game against Toronto. The knee is still very swollen, but the bruising on my leg is all but gone. It blew up a bit again after the game and was very painful while I was playing. It affected me quite a bit when I had to change direction due to the joint's inflexibility, but overall it was OK. I probably won't practice a whole lot this week as doing so irritates the joint and brings more fluid to the area. The team doctor believes it will be a few weeks before the fluid buildup completely disappears. I am still trying to talk them into aspirating the joint, but they are worried about an infection. I'm more worried about this thing never going down!

MIA

Just wanted to say hi and give a very brief update. We moved into our new place on Sunday, which has no internet. As such, I have not been able to get online at all to update the blog for the past 4 days. I will not be playing this Sunday due to a slight knee injury. No tears or permanent damage, just an absurd amount of swelling. I COULD probably play, but the trainers do not want to risk further, and potentially more serious, damage. They'd rather have me sit this game and play against Toronto next Thursday. It irks me to miss practice and a game, but I have to remember that this season is 18 weeks long.

More to come when we get our internet hooked up after the road trip!

First Game

Just a quick note on the game before I run off to practice. Well we won! I played rather well... got to the QB a lot, got a sack, a fumble and a few tackles. Still made a lot of mistakes, but our defense stepped up as a whole when it counted. The offense was great! My knee is swollen beyond belief, but nothing is actually hurt. Just took too many helmets to the leg. I will give an in-depth summary after practice. It was good to have my Dad, Lynne and my grandpa at the game. I know these games mean a lot to my grandpa especially.