Going to the big game Sunday!

Okay I know everyone is talking about the game on Sunday, so perhaps it's time for me to talk about it too. I know many of you won't be able to be at the big game, but I'll be there. My son and I have been talking about it for a while now. Well maybe it's just me that has been talking about it, and thinking about it. Trevor's excited about going though, I just know it.

I know what you are thinking, how on earth did I get tickets to the game? How on earth can I afford those tickets? I have to be honest, when I saw the tickets on ebay I jumped at the chance to purchase them. I also have to say I couldn't believe that I could get a pair of tickets to the big game for less than a couple hundred dollars. I hinted at it to my wife, and low and beyold she had the tickets under the tree on Christmas day.

Of course we'll get home in time to watch that other game. I think the Giants are playing the Patriots. There is no doubt about it, in my mind we'll be at the real Big Game!

Yes Kobe and the Lakers are coming to town to take on the Wizards. We'll be there. Most of you are aware that I grew up in Southern California. I have a soft spot for the Lakers. I will be conflicted as to who to root for though. I've lived here in the Washington area for more than 7 years, so I like the home team too. Both clubs will be banged up. Caron Butler is hurt, Gilbert and Etan are out. The Lakers also have injury issues. Luke Walton came out of the game the other night. Andrew Bynum, Chris Mihm and Trevor Ariza are on the bench.

Of course when I bought the tickets I didn't look at the calendar. So I had no idea that the game was on the same day as Super Bowl Sunday. It's such a great match up, the Wizards against the Lakers. If history is any indicator, not only will I be going to the big game I'll also be watching the more exciting game. So many Super Bowls have ended up being super bores. If the oddsmakers are right the Patriots could win in a blowout.