Former High School All American/NCAA National Champion Maurice Clarett 2/25/14

It has been over 3 weeks since my last post, because I have been very caught up with school and work, but today I somehow in the middle of exam week, and despite taking 18 credits of classes this semester,  was able to make time to get an autograph.

Last week I found out that former Ohio State running back, Maurice Clarett would be at my school for a few lectures. For those that don't remember(even I'm a little hazy because I was so young), Maurice tore up the SEC and lead the Crimson Tide to a perfect record, as well as the National Championship in 2002. For quite some time now he has been traveling the country talking to young adults and teenagers about making the right decisions, because in his earlier years he got himself into a lot of trouble.

I was just sitting and studying where I knew he would walk in so I knew I wouldn't be wasting any time, so this 'graphing opportunity was kind of a no brainer.

The public lecture was set for 3:00, and I had a meeting to go to right after, and an exam after that so I had to get him before his lecture for any chance of success.

He came in at about 2:40, and I followed him into the theatre where he would be speaking. One or two other people followed me, and while he was quiet, he signed my Sports Illustrated no problem. It would have been cool to talk to him, but I got what I wanted signed, and ended the day on a good note.

This was the 16th different Sports Illustrated I have gotten signed.

Total Autographs For 2014:36

Providence Vs. St. John's 2/4/14

It's been a while since I've been able to post, but I finally was able to get some time to do a little 'graphing. I actually went to the Uconn vs. Houston game last week, but it started at 9, and other circumstances kept me from 'graphing.

When I got to the Dunk last night I went right down to the tunnel, and was able to meet Bryce Cotton, who is one of the best 3 point shooters in the country, and also always very nice. I was also able to stop Tyler Harris who signed 1/2.

Providence played terribly in the first half, and almost overcame a 21 point deficit in the second half, but ended up just falling short.

After the game, I was able to get St. John's head coach, Steve Lavin coming off the court from his interview on Fox Sports One:

After a few minutes, both D' Angelo Harrison, and Rysheed Jordan popped out of the locker room, so I was able to meet them as well. Harrison had a really solid game, as did Bryce Cotton who scored 32 for Providence.

On my way out, I walked over to say hello to Fox Sports One/SNY analyst(as well as former St. John's player), Tarik Turner. He was really nice, talked for a minute, and even remembered me from Twitter.

Total Autographs for 2014:35