September 3, 2006

Lately I haven't been watching tv. Actually, my tv is typically off during the day and I might turn it on to movie channels as I go to bed. Everything on it is either a repeat of something I've already seen or some crap show. I'm not even looking forward to the new sitcom season. Why do I want to get all hooked on new shows when they're just going to get canceled after one season? Creativity outside of blood, cops or reality shows hardly last.

The only thing I have been watching constantly is the US Open. This was Agassi's last tournament. I definitely grew up watching him play. Do you remember when he first bursted onto the tennis scene? He was all about the long, bleached-dyed hair with those bad grayish-acid washed shorts. Wow. I always liked him better than Sampras. Sampras was always so dry and predictable. Great player, but serve and volley gets boring to watch.

Agassi always had more emotion out there. Today was no different. He played and didn't give up. Unfortunately, he's didn't win the match and he's off to retirement now, but he's still one of the greats. He made everyone cry afterwards when he couldn't hold his emtions in anymore. I don't know if any of the players out there now can connect with the crowds in the same style as a Connors, McEnroe or Agassi. I mean, they're great players...you root for them, but it's not the same.