This morning begins the US Open. This means that this week and next is an appropriate time to feign illness and go over to Flushing Meadow to watch. I have to see about getting in as a "filler"--a person who runs from match to match to fill empty seats for the TV cameras.

The Open is a bit pricey, though. But who doesn't mind playing paying $8 for a plastic cup of warm Budweiser? Hmm, if there's a Met day game on Thursday, I may have the makings of a plan here.

All in all, this next week or so figures to be a pretty good week in sports. I believe the first NCAAF game is Thursday and the College Football kickoff is on Saturday. Monday night brings a matchup between Florida State and Miami--an excellent prospect for a game.

Of course, looking forward to post-Labor Day joy, the NFL kicks off ten short days from now.

- posted by Base10 @ 11:28 AM