They all take place in April.The month started off with the Final Four, my personal favorite sporting event of the year. Although all of my favorite teams failed to reach the elite stage in college basketball this year, it is always a great even that I really enjoy. I am certainly no fan of Kentucky, but they were a really fun team to watch, and one of the best teams I've seen at the college level in a long time. It's rare that teams are that strong on both offense and defense.
The NHL and NBA Playoffs are both coming up soon. I am not much of a hockey fan, but I was glad to see the Capitals make the playoffs. In terms of the NBA Playoffs, I am actually really excited this year. Assuming that the Heat and Thunder don't fall to lesser opponents early in the playoffs, that will be one of the most exciting championships in a long time. Just think about a series with LeBron, Wade, Bosh, Durant and Westbrook. Wow. That is more of an All-Star game than a championship series. I can't wait.
Also upcoming this month is the NFL Draft. Assuming that the Colts don't do anything crazy and take Andrew Luck with the first pick, the Redskins will be getting Robert Griffin III, one of the most exciting and talented college quarterbacks in my lifetime. I am really happy for the Redskins and the city of Washington for finally getting someone who has the potential to turn the franchise around. They've been through more quarterbacks in the last 15 years than any franchise in the league.
So not a bad month for sports, huh?
It's a great month for sports and a great month for DC sports. The Caps made the playoffs and seem determined to make some noise in the playoffs. The Nationals have started the most anticipated year of the team's history. The Redskins are going to land their franchise quarterback for the next 10+ years. The Wizards will end their embarrassment of a year and looks to figure out what they need to do to compete. Hail yeah.
ReplyDeleteThese last few months have been a sports phanatic's dream. I can atest, its a great feeling. The segway from March Madness to the Masters is almost surreal. Then things pick right back up again with the NBA and NHL playoffs. Sometimes I wish the channel changer had a LAST key for more than just two channels.
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