If you’re asking yourself, “is that UConn’s former star player, Donnell Marshall at the Bullpen standing about 15 feet away from Katie?” the answer would be, quite simply, yes.
I did take a creepy paparazzi picture, but in my defense, I owned up to it. And, yes, he shook my hand. And I didn’t wash it for the rest of the night. (Mostly just because they only have Port-O-Lets at the bar, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. TMI? Too bad).
And sometimes, that’s a very good thing! Big East and NCAA Champs. I knew 2011 was going to be a good year. It’s been a good run, boys. So maybe it didn’t end in the prettyiest of ways (lowest scoring first half in a NCAA Championship since 1945 and lowest winning score since 1949!), but it sure had the right end result.
Until next year boys. (Kemba, I miss you already.)
Can we talk about this? And how UConn is not just the Big East tournament champ, but is one of two Big East teams left in the NCAA tournament? Big game tonight. Husky up!
Well, for ONCE, I decided to diversify my bracket and by diversify I mean bet that maybe UConn wouldn’t be that national champ (but would still obviously play in the title game) against another Big East team (duh). I chose Notre Dame. MORE LIKE NOTRE LAME. Losing to Florida State. What is that?
Last time I’m taking a chance on a jerk like Hansbrough. Rant over.
Back to rooting for the home team. UCONNNNNNNNN HUSKIIIIIIIIIES.
(It’s okay. March Madness just for a few more weeks. We can get through this together.)
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A weekend highlight: Catching my little brother on the basketball court.* I haven’t seen him play in what has to amount to nearly five years. You better believe I was the loudest cheerleader in that gymnasium.
*Full disclosure: His team got whooped at the game I saw, but I thought this picture more accurately captured Mr. #2’s impressive skills.
Big East family rivalries at their best.
Got your back, Dad!
In other less happy Uconn news… (See also: When adults throwing temper tantrums.)
about this? No? Just me? Well, get ready for it. Basketball season is riiiight around the corner.
Last night, Ryan and I ventured out of our comfort zone and made it down to Capitol Hill for celebratory date night at Cava Mezze. This place has quickly turned into a favorite. Not only is the food absolutely incredible, but the service is phenomenal and the staff and owners make you feel at home every time you visit. While there are so many more dishes I’m dying to try, I highly recommend the Guava Margaritas (I could probably drink these for breakfast), the Baked Shrimp and the Scallops Mushroom Risotto. To. Die. For.
There’s no doubt I’ll be returning soon, but next time it might be a good idea to sit a little farther from the bar so I can’t see Georgetown getting their bums whooped from the dinner table.
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