Heisman

And the 2009 Heisman Trophy goes to Mark Ingram. Are you shocked? I'm not. However if I did have a vote I would have given it to Ndamukong Suh from Nebraska. He finished the regular season with 83 tackles (23 for a loss) and 12 sacks. How cool would it have been for him to become the first defensive tackle to win the award? It would have been awesome. But he didn't. So I guess I need to give credit to Ingram for winning the award.

Congrats Mark. You would have received my vote if Suh was not having such an amazing year. However Ingram you won the award and I loved how you showed so much emotion during your speech. Those tears showed how important and prestigious this award is. I am happy for you and hope that you continue to excel in college football and also that you have a great National Championship game.

Ingram was the best player in the best conference in the country, so I guess there should not be too many people that disagree with you winning the award. Along with Sue, you had the best conference championship performance and stepped up in the biggest game of the season (so far) for your team.

Congrats Mark and good luck.

Ehh

Ok let me get this out of my system, Iverson, Iverson, Iverson. Ok now that I got that over with, this team is not that good. I know what you are thinking, duh, everyone knew that. Well I am sorry! I knew they stunk but for some reason I felt like Iverson's first game was going to be a win.

Don't get me wrong, I had a ball at the game. The crowd was electric. Every time Iverson took the floor the crowd jumped to their feet and cheered for him. It was great to see the Wachovia Center packed again. Plenty of #3 jerseys and welcome back signs. But despite all of that, this team still found a way to blow a nice size lead.

First I have to say, Sam Dalembert stinks. I am sorry. Sometimes you have to call a spade a spade. What does he do well? Nothing. I mean maybe I am missing something. Maybe I do not see what he brings to the team. OR maybe I am right. Maybe the Sixers have one of the worst centers in the NBA.

Next Willie Green. Please stop! Stop playing! If you must play can you PLEASE do it for another team. Man You guys really know how to ruin a great night for the city.

It will be interesting to see how this team plays for the rest of the season. I did like how Iverson and some of the other guys (Young, Brand, and Iggy) played together. However I will be honest with you, I HAVE NO IDEA what this team will do. I mean I can see anything happening. They could go on a crazy run and win 10 straight or they could lose 10 straight. Who knows! I guess all I can hope for is an exciting season now that Iverson is back.

FYI

So tonight is the night that most people in the Philadelphia area have been talking about all week. The return of one of the greatest players in the history of the franchise. Allen Iverson returns to the place where it all started. I am listening to the radio and people are getting all worked up over the game. They are talking about how great tonight will be and how they cannot wait for the game to start. I cannot lie I feel the sameway.

Tonight should be special. It should be a night to remember. And if you even had ask yourself, yes I will be there. I am attending the game partly as a fan but mostly as a journalist interested to see how he will be received. Should be pretty awesome. He should get a nice long ovation when he is announced. Hmm I wonder who will be announced last, him or Iggy?

I am torn though. I do not know what to expect out of him tonight. Part of me feels like he will have an average NBA night. But the other part of me feels he may put on a show. How cool would it be to have Iverson hit the game winner and watch him do the Hulk Hogan ear thing. Man I may explode if that happens.

Well no matter what happens, I am just hoping to see a good game and enjoy the team's performance. For those that will not be at the game or watching it, feel free to follow me on twitter.com/jerv215. I will be taking plenty of pics and also updating you on all that is going on in the building.