With the NFL finishing its season, and the NBA starting their season, the sports world is very overwhelming. You can turn on ESPN and see a football game, and then an hour later turn on and there will be a college or NBA basketball game. I want to know what are peoples favorite sports teams!? Eagles fans, do not just on the bandwagon! You guys have just won a game, stopping your 8 game losing streak (haha)! Also, who is a sixers fan just because they are from the area? Post your top 3 favorite sports teams, between any sport- football, basketball, baseball, etc. Also it can be college sports or NBA sports. I want to see how many people have the same sports teams in common, simply because of the area and also what kind of sports interest you. Sorry the post is a little bias when it comes to sports (I like football and basketball clearly)!

Here are a few of mine!
1. NY Giants
2. Philadelphia Eagles
3.Duke College Basketball

Hard work Pays off- the season is here!

Women's basketball will never be as popular as Men's basketball, or any Men's sport at that. However, I take pride in being apart of a college level basketball team.

No, I do not play Division 1. I am not on the main TV screens and I do not get the best sports gear from my team like Division I schools, such as Maryland and Duke get. However, I do get a decent amount of nice clothing, equiptment and shoes from this team. I feel a sense of pride and belonging everytime I put on my jersey and represent my school across my chest.

I believe there is a fine line between Division 1 and Division 2 sports when it comes to working hard. Yes, the competition is clearly different. But when it comes to time commitment, I would argue that Division 2 programs work just as hard as Division 1 programs.

Since the first week of school I have been involved in 3 a day workouts Monday through friday. I have woken up at 6am everyday throughout the whole week for pool and track work outs. I have been to practices, liftings, indivudal workouts,speed and agilities. I can't count the number of suicides I have ran and the number of different drills I have done.

Now that the season has finally arrived, I have 2 1/2 hour practices 6 days a week. I have to go to the athletic training room to get treatment on my body for an hour before practices. I also have to lift 3 times out of the week for 1 1/2 hours. Basketball is time consuming.

BUT I LOVE IT!

I love the feeling after I have worked hard.
I love my team and the bonding and relationships built.
I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I love winning.

My team went 22-11 last season and made the NCAA tournament. We have a goal to get a PSAC championship this season. We are thirsty for a ring!

I take pride in being a full time STUDENT ATHLETE!!!

Eagles V.S Giants

Sooo I went to the Eagles and Giants games last week in Philly. I learned from attending the game last year, to NOT wear my Giants gear to the Eagles stadium. Eagles fans threw bottles at me and called me crazy names. Now I understand what it is like to be a die hard fan! There is nothing wrong with that. But when you completely disrespect someone by throwing things at them, then there is clearly a problem!

Anyways, this year I decided to dress normally, but my uncle Will left me two tickets and It was only right to sit on the Giants side (that was filled with a lot of eagles fans) and cheer for my uncle and his team.

BUT, there is a problem with that- when the Giants play the Eagles...

I am friends with Star Running- Back LeSean McCoy.  I've known him for years from back home, Harrisburg.
So I enjoy watching the Eagles play and found myself cheering for Shady after a few nice plays he had.

HOWEVER, I really wanted my uncle to win the game.
 I left fans SOOO confused. Sometimes I was yelling for my uncle, and then I would yell "Good move Shady". The guy that sat in front of me turned around and said " Ma'am I think you are confused" haha. I had to explain to him my situation.

After the game was over, my uncle left me two family passes to go see him after the game. I brought my friend from my basketball team with me.

We went down to the family section and waited for Mr. Beatty. The eagles stadium has their family room set up right next to each other. This is really weird because after a win or a loss, who wants to then gather together after the game? haha I just wouldn't have liked the idea as a player, but as a fan I would love it.

All the Eagles and Giants players were walking by with their families. I saw Avant, and Graham, Lewis and so many other players for the Eagles. I saw Shady and gave him a hug, and also took a picture with Desean Jackson as I was waiting for my uncle. I watched Cruz get interviewed after the game as well. It was just a wonderful environment to be around, especially for someone who loves watching football.

When my uncle came out I chatted with him for a little. He is a man with short words but is very goofy lol. I love him dearly and cherish being his niece very much!

Its moments like this that I say, I am PROUD of my uncle and his accomplishments and can't wait to see him continue to grow as a player!

New York Giants Niece

I LOVE football with a passion. Its sad because I probably love football more than basketball, and I play basketball. My uncle was drafted to the New York Giants four years ago. He was  drafted in the 2nd rounds, 28th pick. William Beatty is his name. He is the starting left tackle and wears #65 across his chest every game. He protects the quarter back Eli Manning EVERY GAME! I LOVE turning on the TV and seeing my uncle playing the sport he loves. Not only is he representing for our family, he is also representing for our city, York, PA. I really enjoy attending the Giants games, as well as the training camps. It is a great experience to be on the field with the players and see them live and in action. My uncle and I are really close. We grew up together in the same home under the roof of my grandparents. I would have never thought that My uncle Will would one day be a New York Giant! In high school, he was being recruited by mainly Division II schools and small DI schools. Uconn was his only big DI offer and he took it. After spending 5 years at Uconn, we spent the big day of the draft in Arizona at his draft party. It was such a nerve recking and exciting day! With over 200+ people there waiting for my uncle to receive his phone call, finally, the NEW YORK GIANTS CALLED HIM! What an amazing feeling! The room began to cheer, and all of our family and friends danced and yelled "Giants! Giants!" I truly love wearing the colors red, white, and blue to support my uncle!

Introduction

This is all new to me. I've never blogged before, but I feel as though learning how to blog could become very useful to me; especially for where I would like to be in my near future. You see, my topic is Sports & Me. I am a Female Athlete who plays basketball for my University and I am a Junior in College. I understand all the ropes and dedication that it takes to be involved in a sport. I am on a scholarship, and quite honestly its like having a full time job. The University is paying for your time and its very much a different lifestyle than the normal full time student. I am a full time student and athlete, on top of being a full time daughter, sister, and friend. Trying to have a social life or make time for family back at home can sometimes be difficult. I could ramble on for days about the life of an athlete, but I'll get back to my introduction.

I am working on pursuing my dream job as a Sports Broadcaster. One day I want to be the one interviewing the players on the field, and traveling around to get the inside scoop on a big game that is coming up. There is a lot for me to learn in this field, but as a Communications Major with a main focus on Broadcasting, I know I want to be in front of the camera reporting!

Well, I guess that's all for now... For now on my Blogs will be about Sports Talk and just sports in general!!!