First Indoor Football Game

Maybe it was the April chill in the air or non-stop talk about the NFL draft, but either way I had an itch for some football. With that in mind I headed over to Lehigh University's Stabler Arena for Lehigh Valley Steel Hawks Indoor Football League game. I used a buy two get two reserved seats coupon from Discover Lehigh Valley's website (www.discoverlehighvalley.com) and took my wife and two girls to our first indoor football game.
I found the style of football to be unique and entertaining. The field is extremely short and makes for high scoring and big play after big play action. Kickoffs are a waste of time as most either hit the rafters or are touchbacks. Both QB's threw for 350+ yards which is pretty impressive considering the field is only 50 yards long. The final score was 79-77 with the Steel Hawks coming a two point conversion away from sending it into overtime.
As for the kids, well they agreed that the Lehigh Valley Steel Hawks put on a great show. Continual promotions, a dance team and excellent facility make the team a real family value in the Lehigh Valley. They have another 4 home games on the schedule so visit http://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/29380/play/attractions/lehigh-valley-steelhawks/ to learn more and to purchase tickets.

Phillies Baseball Network?

Every spring I look forward to the start of baseball season only to be disappointed by Comcast electing to cover Flyers, Sixers games on their flagship sports station CSN Philly instead of Phillies games. The Phils get the boot down or up the channel line up to TCN (The Comcast Network). This would not be a big deal if not for the fact that many television providers don't have this TCN channel.
From a tweet this week, I found those on Verizon Fios and Blue Ridge Cable, plus my RCN do not carry TCN. I am not sure which part makes me more nuts, the fact that after 3 years complaining RCN has done nothing to fix, or that Comcast thinks people want to watch Sixers or Flyers over Phillies games. I imagine it is much more complicated as ownership groups and Flyers/Sixers play in the same building as the Network, so I have shifted my displeasure to the Phillies. It is time for the Phillies Network to be launched. I know I can buy a digital package from MLB.TV and that may be the best option. I have a couple of Internet TV's that I assume will work with PC/Tablet to show game on TV, not sure though. Just seems like we are making this more difficult than necessary. I hate having to cheer for the Sixers and Flyers to lose and miss the playoffs, but unfortunately those at the mercy of Comcast have no other choice.