ESPY's Week
Hey,
Back from an exciting week at the ESPY's. I had a great time catching up with friends and old teammates I haven't seen in awhile. The ESPY's for me is an awesome display of REAL talent. People at the top of their game in every sport in full effect. The award show is pro sports meets hollywood and its an explosive mix. At the pre party I had a chance to rap with reigning olympic gold medalists in the 400 and 400 meter hurdles LaShawn Merrit and Angelo Taylor respectively. These guys should be given more love by the masses. Me being a track and field junkie I recognized these guys as many didn't. How are you the best in the world in an international sport and not get love? Very sad. Other musings included a chill session with Evander Holyfield who at 46 told me that he still is going to fight! He talked about how he ran a 4:3 forty yard dash in his early days playing football. I gave him the old look like I do when people pull 4:3's out of their mouths like it's an easy feat. He was adamant about it so I believed him. I was drawn to him by his candor and down to earth personality. I wish him the best in his next fight.
Is it me or is the red carpet at the ESPY's always so bright and burning hot. The photographers are always positioned so you're looking directly in the sun too! Samuel Jackson rocked the house as usual with his quips on the stars in the audience. The show seemed a little long this year but all in all was an successful event after some problems with the teleprompter.
Post party was absolutely BANANAS! Where can you find Stevie Wonder and Doug E Fresh on the same stage giving a tribute to Micheal Jackson in an impromptu performance. I was also enjoying the sounds by my good friend Biz Markie. Major electricity in the building as we partied until 1am. Totally worn out I had to get out of those dress shoes I'd been wearing since 4pm! There were many more experiences and stories to add in future blogs to stay tuned...
Peace
Griff
Back from an exciting week at the ESPY's. I had a great time catching up with friends and old teammates I haven't seen in awhile. The ESPY's for me is an awesome display of REAL talent. People at the top of their game in every sport in full effect. The award show is pro sports meets hollywood and its an explosive mix. At the pre party I had a chance to rap with reigning olympic gold medalists in the 400 and 400 meter hurdles LaShawn Merrit and Angelo Taylor respectively. These guys should be given more love by the masses. Me being a track and field junkie I recognized these guys as many didn't. How are you the best in the world in an international sport and not get love? Very sad. Other musings included a chill session with Evander Holyfield who at 46 told me that he still is going to fight! He talked about how he ran a 4:3 forty yard dash in his early days playing football. I gave him the old look like I do when people pull 4:3's out of their mouths like it's an easy feat. He was adamant about it so I believed him. I was drawn to him by his candor and down to earth personality. I wish him the best in his next fight.
Is it me or is the red carpet at the ESPY's always so bright and burning hot. The photographers are always positioned so you're looking directly in the sun too! Samuel Jackson rocked the house as usual with his quips on the stars in the audience. The show seemed a little long this year but all in all was an successful event after some problems with the teleprompter.
Post party was absolutely BANANAS! Where can you find Stevie Wonder and Doug E Fresh on the same stage giving a tribute to Micheal Jackson in an impromptu performance. I was also enjoying the sounds by my good friend Biz Markie. Major electricity in the building as we partied until 1am. Totally worn out I had to get out of those dress shoes I'd been wearing since 4pm! There were many more experiences and stories to add in future blogs to stay tuned...
Peace
Griff
