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First up last night, Novak Djokovic took out M. Youzhny in four sets, 6 – 3, 6 – 2, 3 – 6, 6 – 0. Hey, at least Youzhny took a set. Well, it appears we are headed for a Nadal – Djokovic final, but Stan Wawrinka may have something to say about that. We shall see. All I know is Roger Federer is going to get his tennis act together and make a mark as the year winds down and into next year as well. For now, the US Open looks like another marathon between the two sluggers. Nadal has modified his game on hard-courts to protect those knees. He and Uncle Tony must have had plenty of time to work on that strategy when he was away from the game for nine months “rehabbing” those knees. Perhaps one should mention Richard Gasquet who will face Nadal in the semifinals. He has had a wonderful run at this year’s US Open. However, do not see him halting the “run with the bulls” play of Nadal. (Federer is more like watching a performance to Tchaikovsky). OK, I said I would stop and I will.
Meanwhile, another class act in sports had quite a night last evening, non other than Peyton Manning. He led the Denver Broncos to a resounding thrashing of the defending Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, 49 – 27. He tied a NFL record with his 7 TD passes, going 27/42 for a mere 462 yards. I would say the Sheriff is back in control!! Glad to see it as I am a big fan of all things Manning. Interesting to see how Mr. Flacco and the Ravens fare this year, what with that big new contract and being the Super Bowl champs from last year. Going to be interesting. Things will get even more interesting on Sunday when the NFL season kicks off…Carrie Underwood set to perform Sunday evening as the Cowboys host the Giants. Understand she had a little accident onstage, falling off in her 5″ heels. Hope she is OK and ready to go. And of course we cannot wait to see how Matt Ryan (with his new lucrative contract) and the hometown Atlanta Falcons get it done this year!
In CFB action tomorrow (Saturday), we have some interesting and important games on the schedule. Stanford will finally play (vs. San Jose State University) and give us a glimpse into their potential greatness this season (I believe in the Cardinals!). 2 Oregon visits UVA and everyone seems to thing it is going to be a tough game for the “Quack Attack”. I don’t see it but who knows? Oregon wins without a problem as far as I am concerned. My team, GT, will be resting before taking on Duke next weekend. The dawgs (UGA) will host South Carolina and the old ball coach (I just love Steve Spurrier). Georgia is getting a double dose of South Carolina this season, first Clemson (a loss) and now the Gamecocks. Florida visits Miami, (can you say Duke Johnson, RB for Miami?) and this game should be a real litmus test for both of these programs. And then there is a final game between Notre Dame and Michigan, a sad ending to a storied rivalry. The last time Notre Dame will visit the “Big House”. Heisman winner and ESPN analyst Desmond Howard will be especially moved on College Gameday this weekend, live from Ann Arbor.
So there you have it. Women’s semifinals from US Open on today and tonight. Then CFB tomorrow along with men’s semifinals from US Open. NFL on Sunday, women’s final from US Open, and then Monday night, NFL and men’s final. Gee, can anyone complain about what to watch…I think not!!
P.S. One of these days I am going to see a movie, at the theater, not just on demand!! Also, the season finale of Unforgettable starring Poppy Montgomery and Dylan Walsh airs Sunday night at 9:00 pm on CBS. How they cannot renew this great show is beyond me…let’s hope they do!
