2008 ... and finis

It's all over, and not a moment too soon. As we descend into the frozen hell that is winter in the USA, we have a new champion, a new Player-of-the-Year, and a world coming apart at the seams.

It was good volleyball. Not great. But certainly above average. The Nittanies dropped a couple of sets, and the camo-jacket has been returned to wherever Cook keeps it so handy. Barbozie and Akinradie will move on in their careers without a championship, but with three straight appearances in the final. Not too shabby. Texas is kicking themselves for not finishing off the match they led 2-0, but is still undoubtedly thrilled to have returned to the Big Booya.

We had Rose unsuccessfully stifling a sneeze during his live interview with 2K, and a disappearing point in the final. We had Hodge, who played a great championship match, possibly telling VolleyTalkites to get off her back and chill out. We had balloons and confetti falling on the vanquished Cardinal, and Fawcett screaming at Glass to "Give me the ball!" Somehow, we had the Huskers up 10-8 in the 5th game against the Nittanies. How did they do that anyhow?

Personally, it's time for me to stop pretending to be somebody I am not and move on to just trying to be somebody. Good luck with that. It's probably too early to start looking forward to the 2009 season, but it sure isn't too early start looking forward to the new year. A better year would be nice, all things considered.

I thank you all for the conversations and wish you happy holidays, a great 2009, and success in your pursuit of happiness.

Ciao.


(Woof.)