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Thursday, September 29, 2011

First Win of the New Season!

On Wednesday, we got the first win of the season in our home opener against Fryshuset.  We won 92-63.  It was a pretty ugly game though.  The other team is one of the league's worst and we did not have our best game as a team.  I had a bit of an up and down game.  Did some things well and didn't do as great in other areas.

I was selected as player of the game but this could have easily have gone to a few of my teammates.  I finished with 12 pts, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal.  We know that we can do a lot better as a team and we will have a much tougher test on Saturday as we travel to Norrkoping.

Things are going pretty well so far this year in Sweden.  I can't say its the same as last season but change isn't always bad.  Our team is much stronger and our coach knows a lot about basketball.  I'm trying to stay as positive as I can with the new atmosphere.  It does help having friends already here and I have already built some new friendships with some of my new teammates.

Sorry I have been slacking with the blogs.  I will try to have an update at least after every game but hopefully more often then that.  Becca will be here in less than 2 weeks and I think that should make things a lot easier here for me.  I have been getting a bit homesick but again, just trying to stay positive and keep working on my game.  Should have another post after the game Saturday.

Thanks for following.  I appreciate all the support from back home!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

I Have Arrived!

Just a real quick update.  I am here in Nassjo finally.  My trip went well except it was long.  My body is still adjusting but other than that I feel good.  My teammates are really cool.  I really like the team this year.  We should be very good.  The new coach is tough but I can tell he is a very good coach and knows his stuff. 

I have had a chance to hang out with a lot of my teammates.  I am pretty exhausted but loving being here.  We have some scrimmages this weekend vs 3 teams from the top league so that will be a big challenge for us but I'm looking forward to it.  Just got to learn these plays asap.

Had a nice write-up from the SAU website. http://www.saucougars.com/article/2049.php Best of luck to the Cougars this season!  I will try to update on here periodically and at least after each game. Hej da!