Another Chapter in Life

David R.

August 20, 2010 - 10:50 AM

Yesterday was officially my last day with Kroenke Sports Enterprises. I had a great experience at my internship and I will definitely miss it. It was awesome to be a part of the KSE team for the summer and to learn all that I did about corporate sponsorships.

Now that my internship is done it is time for me to start thinking about making my way back up to Eugene. I am planning to leave next Thursday at about 10 a.m. and my goal is to make it to Boise that day.

One thing I realized on my way home from school in the spring is that I am absolutely sick of driving across the state of Wyoming. I have done it five times now and that is enough or me for the rest of my life. This year I have decided to take a new route. Instead of taking interstate 25 north to Wyoming, I am going to head directly west on interstate 70. This route is the more scenic route, because it will take me over the beautiful Rocky Mountains and into Utah. From there I will head up to Salt Lake City and get back on the normal route to Boise. From there the drive is more interesting and consequently more bearable. Wyoming is simply brutal. The other day I heard a statistic about Wyoming: It is the third largest state but has the lowest population. I don't know if this is true, but it sounds realistic considering what I have seen during my rigorous treks across the state.

I will get to Eugene hopefully in the late morning on Friday. This will give me some time to settle in and go over to the Athletic Department to figure out what exactly what I need to be doing on Saturday for the Football Fan Day. I don't know too much about this event yet but it sounds like some sort of pep rally to get fans excited for the football season that is right around the corner. With each new poll Oregon seems to be higher and higher on the list. Last month's issue of Sports Illustrated had the Ducks at number eight, even with the loss of Jeremiah Masoli, which is three spots higher than last year's Sports Illustrated pre-season poll. All signs show that Ducks should have a great season, and anything short of another Pacific 10 title will be a disappointment.

Shortly after I get back to Eugene I will have to begin moving into our new house. I'm not sure how big the window is but I know we have to be out of our old house quick because the lease ends soon. It will be strange to move out of our old house but I guess that's what happens with the coming of each new school year.

I can't believe I am a senior in college. Every year that passes seems like it goes by faster. I know I will miss college, so this year I plan to do whatever I can to live it up for my last year in Eugene.