You're presently reading the best blog about sports in New York State (mostly Syracuse Orange sports, the New York Yankees, the New York Giants and the New York Knicks) written by a college freshman living in Onondaga County, New York! Qualifiers make everything sound better, don't they?
For those of you who don't get the name of the blog, 900 Irving Ave is the address of none other than the largest, on campus, indoor stadium in the Northeast (more qualifiers, see?), better known as the Carrier Dome. The Dome, also referred to as the Loud House, is the host to Syracuse Football, Men's and Women's basketball, as well as Men's and Women's lacrosse. Capacity for football hovers around 55000 people, while for basketball, the capacity is about 33,000 people.
Now, you're probably wondering, why should I add this blog to my list of daily reading? Well, that's a great question. I have insight into Syracuse sports, I'm yet to miss a game this year, attending nearly all home games (EXCEPTIONS: Colgate and Seton Hall, both of which fell over a break from school), not to mention, I literally live across the street from the Dome, and frequently see the away team's bus coming in.
I live and die for the Yankees. If you've ever seen the movie Fever Pitch, make that movie about a Yankee fan, and you have my life. They kill me sometimes, but it's worth it when they pull through in October. My motto in life has always been "Women come and go, but the Yankees are forever."
As for New York's favorite team not located in the state of New York, the Giants, I'm a fan. Needless to say, I'm pumped up for the Rematch. There's a pretty good chance I wouldn't be here if Larry Tynes missed that kick, I woulda had a heart attack.
Now, I've been a fan of the Great Knickerbockers for as long as I can remember. I've been going to a couple of games a year now for the past 12 years or so. Fittingly, the Knicks have not loved me back. In the 20 some games I've attended, the 'Bockers have only won a grand total of one game. I was at the MLK Day Drubbing in 2002, when the Knicks lost to the Charlotte Hornets by 43 points, a then record for a home loss by the Knicks. But I stuck with 'em through the Isiah years, and it's not much better now. We gotta find a solution soon, or it may be off with D'Antoni's head.
I should mention this now, I'm not a fan of Mike D'Antoni. I really think the Knicks should jump ship on him now. He can't win championships. As for the coaching of the other teams I support, I think they're all fine.
So I look forward to writing for you, leave some comments and I'll get back to you ASAP.
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