Hello, I'm the new guy

Hey all,

My name is Matt, I grew up in Northern Virginia, but am going to VT with Casey. I'm majoring in Psychology and Computer Science, with a Math minor.. Why? Probably because deep down part of me is a masochist in some way. I am a master at making it look like I'm doing work, when really I'm screwing around reading sport news and regular news. I play Halo 3, poker, helping Casey with his kicking game, and whatever else I feel like doing. I'm a pretty spontaneous person.

I wasn't much of an 'organized' sports kid. From the time I was 6, I played games of tackle football with friends. I became good friends with Casey my freshman year, after a game of football. I think my football skills impressed him? Anyways, I enjoyed football more than just about any sport, the lax rules on contact just made it more appealing than basketball.

Top games I've been too? Not much unfortunately but I'm working on it. I went to the USC v VT game that was played at Fed Ex field, and lost my voice after that terrrible penalty that shall not be named. I was at the BC v VT game with Casey, and the Orange Bowl with Casey (two very sad games). Also was at the Red Sox/Baltimore game where Manny hit his 500th. When I was young, my grandfather in MD would take me to quite a few Orioles games, as he got nice tickets through work. Unfortunately for him, my Dad and his side of the family made sure I was raised a BoSox fan.

I follow a lot of MLB baseball, although I don't consider myself that knowledgeable. I like to talk about what I think, even if it's wrong, so someone can tell me why it's wrong. Trial by fire, sure, but it's more fun that way. I love college football and the NFL, just watching a good game is fun even if my team isn't playing. I'm, of course, a VT fan, a Red Sox fan, and a 49er's fan (get the laughs out now). Don't worry, I wont chat much, if at all, about the 49ers. I'll also keep the peace and stay away from Red Sox and VT talk, and promise not to go after any yankee fans.

Finally, in the spirit of what was said before me, if I offend you, sorry in advance. It's hard to gauge emotions on the internet, and I have a tendency to type someting in a way that may make one think I'm being a jerk. I enjoy constructive criticism of my ideas, because that's how I learn best. I also have terrible spelling and grammar checking skills, so bear with me =P

Hope to see you all around and commenting

_-Matt