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If you’re not a golf fan, well, you just won’t understand. This past weekend’s 93rd PGA Championship was just awesome. Keegan Bradley took the Wannamaker Trophy in epic fashion. Jason Dufner had the lead going in to the finishing holes, but after some faltering holes and Bradley’s birdies, the two went to a three-hole playoff. I admit, I was cheering at the television when both of them hit stone cold shots into 17 green. Yeah, I was cheering at the TV for golf! Forgetaboutit : ) So cool to see another young rookie win a major event! All those old guys better watch out!

I flipped over to SportsCenter this past weekend to catch up on some of the other playoff games, when who to my surprise was leading the hockey talk? None other that Matthew Barnaby. Yes, that old scrapper and trouble maker. I couldn’t believe it either. He was all spiffed up in his suit giving his analysis of the latest games. Wow. When I think of Barnaby, I definitely don’t think of a suit…this is the Matthew Barnaby I remember.

Last night I was able to attend my first Steelers’ game at Heinz Field. It was a blast! It’s definitely a whole different experience watching football live. Much better than TV. Over 60,000 screaming fans with Terrible Towels flying. Awesome. The Black and Gold didn’t show their best for sure, but it was great to finally get down to a game.

Last night I was reminded in the best way possible that it’s time for hockey again. Thanks to a fellow co-worker, I was fortunate enough to attend the first game of the Pittsburgh Penguins pre-season. And there was an added bonus, as this game was the very first game to be played in the Pens’ new arena, the Consol Energy Center. Wow, what an awesome facility! The state-of-the-art feel to the building makes you forget quickly about the old igloo, even though it will be missed. The experience was also exciting for me because American Eagle is a major contributor and sponsor for the Pens and the new arena. It was a cool experience to look around and see our logo all over the place. And what a game! The Pens looked great! Lots of new young talent skating, passing, shooting, and hitting. The Pens left their first official game on the fresh arena ice with a 5 -1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. What a great way to start off the season! Let’s go Pens!