Fantasy Football Tonight 8/2
BACK FROM MINNESOTA
The Minnesota trip is now over and I am again blogging from within the comfort of my own home office. Not that room service and free Wi-fi is bad but driving around the Minnesota countryside from Minneapolis to Mankato sure took it's toll on me this weekend. Of course, it could have been all of the screaming at the Twins/Angels game on Friday night, all of the Captain Morgan's Spice Rum or the late nights at the Mystic Lakes Casio blackjack table too. But that's neither here nor there.
My time spent in the land of 10,000 lakes taught me a few things. For starters, the people of Minnesota, for the most part are way too nice. I got bumped into about 4 times walking around the Metrodome on Friday night and each time got a very sincere, "excuse me" or "pardon me, sir" something unheard of in my beloved Chicago unfortuneately. Then there was the nice lady sitting in front of me who graciously gave me her Justin Morneau walk-a-bout doll when after hearing me say I'd like one for my kids.
Another thing that happened to me is something I already knew, but get reminded each and every year around this time. There is nothing like being right there amongst the crowd when a big sports story breaks. I was reminded of this when Tarvaris Jackson went down with his sprained MCL during Saturday's early session. There was quite a collective gasp when DT Letroy Guion accidently rolled into him during a team drill. Jackson was down for a bit but got up under his own power and walked without assistance to the trainers tent. The way news flows through the camp is quite amusing. At first, Jackson was hurt pretty bad according to the whispers I was hearing. Then, a source told me they say him "jumping up and down" inside the trainers tent moments after the hit occurred. Next, it was news that he was going to get an MRI and that it "didn't look very good" for the young QB. Finally, the MRI results were released which revealed just a sprain of the left MCL and a grade I at that. Call me crazy, but I love this part of being a football writer. Eating all the volcano taco's my belly can handle. Calling, emailing and texting sources including some that I would consider friends and others I have never even met. Finally, being able to sort through all of the messes and deliver the goods for my loyal patrons here on Fantasy Football Search.
If only I could do it all from home....
Got a tip or a question for me? Email me at thefantasyscout@gmail.com
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The Minnesota trip is now over and I am again blogging from within the comfort of my own home office. Not that room service and free Wi-fi is bad but driving around the Minnesota countryside from Minneapolis to Mankato sure took it's toll on me this weekend. Of course, it could have been all of the screaming at the Twins/Angels game on Friday night, all of the Captain Morgan's Spice Rum or the late nights at the Mystic Lakes Casio blackjack table too. But that's neither here nor there.
My time spent in the land of 10,000 lakes taught me a few things. For starters, the people of Minnesota, for the most part are way too nice. I got bumped into about 4 times walking around the Metrodome on Friday night and each time got a very sincere, "excuse me" or "pardon me, sir" something unheard of in my beloved Chicago unfortuneately. Then there was the nice lady sitting in front of me who graciously gave me her Justin Morneau walk-a-bout doll when after hearing me say I'd like one for my kids.
Another thing that happened to me is something I already knew, but get reminded each and every year around this time. There is nothing like being right there amongst the crowd when a big sports story breaks. I was reminded of this when Tarvaris Jackson went down with his sprained MCL during Saturday's early session. There was quite a collective gasp when DT Letroy Guion accidently rolled into him during a team drill. Jackson was down for a bit but got up under his own power and walked without assistance to the trainers tent. The way news flows through the camp is quite amusing. At first, Jackson was hurt pretty bad according to the whispers I was hearing. Then, a source told me they say him "jumping up and down" inside the trainers tent moments after the hit occurred. Next, it was news that he was going to get an MRI and that it "didn't look very good" for the young QB. Finally, the MRI results were released which revealed just a sprain of the left MCL and a grade I at that. Call me crazy, but I love this part of being a football writer. Eating all the volcano taco's my belly can handle. Calling, emailing and texting sources including some that I would consider friends and others I have never even met. Finally, being able to sort through all of the messes and deliver the goods for my loyal patrons here on Fantasy Football Search.
If only I could do it all from home....
Got a tip or a question for me? Email me at thefantasyscout@gmail.com
Sign up TODAY for the Fantasy Football Search Season Pass
Follow me on Twitter: fftonight
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