Summer Status Update

Yes, I am still here, and I'm feeling pretty lucky to have made it. If you are a Met fan, you know why.

Forget the fact that the Mets are already way out of playoff contention despite being hyped by many during spring training as the favorites to win the National League pennant this season. I had already coped with that reality before the all-star break.

And forget the fact that every single key Met has been injured for most of the season (with the exception of K-Rod), making watching Mets games about as enjoyable as getting bludgeoned to death with a wooden spoon.

The real surprise is that I did not suffer a fatal stroke upon hearing the news that Omar Minaya will likely be retained as the Met GM for next season.

Somehow, this summer was more miserable for Mets fans than either of the previous two were. Yet, my spirit has not been broken. I am ready and raring for more sports this fall.

Most of that excitement is probably due to my support of the Florida Gators football team, who will begin the year as the #1 squad in America. But there are also the Mark Sanchez-led Jets and the Marian Gaborik-led Rangers to be excited about.

Then, there is the Columbia Lions football team. No no, I am not going to act as though there is a chance of an Ivy League championship on the horizon. However, a .500 season looks attainable, and for a CU football fan, that type of pre-season outlook only comes around about once every decade.

So despite the best efforts of the Mets, The Mouth Blog returns this fall, and I am ready to have my heart broken again.