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US Open men’s semifinals today at US Open were, well, there are no words…two huge upsets, very disappointing to me on a personal note, and not what anyone was expecting!
Kei Nishikori took out world #1 Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6, 6-3. What a performance by Nishikori at this year’s Open, winning matches late into the night, defeating #1, #3 (Wawrinka) and #5 (Raonic). Then, Mr. Federer took the court after a rain delay to face M. Cilic. It seemed the table was set for Federer to get that elusive Grand Slam title #18. Rafa not in NYC, Djokovic and Murray out, but NO!!! M. Cilic took out Federer in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. Roger looked a bit sluggish and Cilic was superb. His serve was incredible and Roger could not break him. Fed suffered a break in each set, Roger did break once but was broken right back and when all was said and done, both Federer and Djokovic were sent home. I am terribly disappointed but all credit to both Cilic and of course, Nishikori. So, Monday night the US Open final will be Nishikori vs. Cilic. Not exactly what prime time was hoping for but that is what it is going to be!
College Football action today…not going to even comment on the SEC games…all vs. lesser opponents. Same for #1 FSU. Unbelievable games in the Pac 12. USC defeats Stanford in Palo Alto, 13-10. Second year in a row the Trojans have taken down the Cardinals. This game had nineteen penalties, other “controversies”, but USC took the game with a 53 yard field goal and then forced a fumble by Stanford QB Hogan to seal the deal. GREAT College Football game. Oregon is currently hosting Michigan State. They trail 24-18. Did not expect this. Ducks looked very good to start the game, and the uniforms are cutting edge cool. But Michigan State has come roaring back and this game is in the second half and who knows…
Ohio State is tied with Virginia Tech 7-7 early at home. It is EARLY. Also early, Notre Dame leads Michigan 7-0. Finally, Georgia Tech had a rough start in New Orleans but defeated Tulane 38-21. GO JACKETS!
All Right, All Right, All Right! Time to kick back and lick my wounds…disappointed #Fedfan!
Few updates: The Ohio State trails Virginia Tech 21-7 at the half. Notre Dame 21-0 over Michigan. And Mariota and the Ducks are rolling…lead Michigan State 46-27 with just over a minute left in the game!
