Right now we're hidden somewhere in West Virginia for our game tomorrow against Ohio University. Apparently it's Father's Weekend at OU, so all of the hotels within an hour (I still don't know how that's possible) are booked. So we're here, in Parkersburg, WV, sitting in our hotel watching deer and small rodents run around outside.
Wednesday's game against Kent State didn't go well. We were slow and sloppy and it showed as we lost pretty badly. After the game it was time to refresh our minds and prepare ourselves for another MAC road game.
We had a good practice today - lots of energy and enthusiasm which is exactly what we'll need come tomorrow afternoon. I even found and rescued a ladybug from the court during one of the drills. Take from that what you'd like, but I kept the little guy alive.
However, just as we were leaving the gym a bird flew in...so I hope that little lady bug found a good place to hide.
I'm serious, there really was a bird in the gym.
We stopped in town for lunch before our long commute back to the hotel. On long rides such as these and much longer ones (like the six-hour grind that stares us in the face tomorrow evening) we find ways to amuse ourselves. Most members of the team have either an iPod Touch or an iPhone - it's 2010, we try to keep up with the times - so Apps have quickly made their way around the team.
Most of us go for the free games, which are usually very simple, very addictive time-killers that make for some extremely competitive bus rides. Oh, and more trash talk than you'd find at a garbage dump.
I have reigned superior in Tap-Tap Revenge 2, an iPod version of guitar hero, where I continue to blow the competition out of the water. Wait, what competition?
Several guys recently downloaded Jungle Crash, as did I. Quickly working through its 40 levels, it's now a race for the high score in arcade mode. So far our manager, Jack, is on top.
Unblock Me, a simple game where you have to find a way to rearrange blocks in order to help the red block escape has mesmerized a couple guys. I stay away from it except for recreational playing. It's a good way to keep your brain sharp but also a good way to become extremely frustrated.
I'm sure next week will bring us a new App, but until then, keep practicing.
It's time for a little studying before dinner.
