So I have definitely found a perk to my job. I have always loved sports, but in Columbus there are not a lot of options. Except my buckeyes!!!! Okay so here in the city, there are all kinds of sports options. And at work, we collaborate with all the teams to help with their military appreciation games, so the Army is well represented. So far we have had the Islanders, Jets, Giants and Knicks.
The Islanders game was exciting because Gen. Colin Powell attended, and it's not everyday you get a chance to meet him. The Gen. I was with though had other obligations,and we were unable to go to the game. Boo. My roommates and I went to the game when they played the Cbus Bluejackets, and the BJs put up quite a fight in the end. We ended up being threatened by a group of 12 yr old Islanders fans, and getting free beer...yeah! Wait, but not because of the 12 yr olds!
Here I decided that NY fans are crazy! At least hockey fans. First of all they are a big name team playing in an arena that was built before the 1970s. AND I believe a lot of college teams probably play in nicer arenas.
THE JETS. Holy crap Marie.... That was a fun time. Not only are they the most cooperative, easy to work with and appreciative team, they are truly the BEST team to work with. We went to their practice, and after EVERY player stayed and signed autographs for the Soldiers and other service members. Even Brett Favre. So I got to meet the OSU players that are now Jets. Gholston, Mangold and Nuuuuuuuuugent. They were great. Gholston gave me a hug and we took a picture. He said "You get special treatment because you're a buckeye." aww.
Former BUCKEYE Vernon Ghoulston... Nicest EVER!!!
NUUUUUUUgent!!THE GIANTS were fun to work with because usually they don't give us the time of day. the Mil game isn't a big concern for them. This year though, we did an Army flyover, which was awesome, DVIDs feed of Soldiers in Iraq/Afghan. and a group of soldiers got to be on the sidelines for the whole game. AND they made sure to wave at me and make fun of me for having to sit WAY up in the stands...haha
The Soldiers and me on the field before the game.
My jobs not so bad...
