
Beads from Mardi Gras’ past hang over Bourbon St., in New Orleans. (Kevin A. Koski)

Ryan Matthews, rookie running back for the San Diego Chargers. (NFL) Photographed at the NFLPA’s “Rookie Premier” event in Santa Monica, California – June 2010

The view from the top row of the Los Angeles Coliseum, looking back onto the city of LA. (50D, processed with 100% film-to-chrome filter, Exposure2)

Pint-sized fans show their game faces as they line up to meet new Redskins Quarterback Donovan McNabb, at a downtown Borders Books, where McNabb & NFLPA Ex. Dir. DeMaurice Smith were signing copies of their book, “NFL Dads; Dedicated to Daughters”. Full story and link to the book here.

NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36

…back to SoCal in 12 days…

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback, Jim (Jimmy) Clausen.
2010 Draft #48th overall pick.

Drafted #39 overall, in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Jim Osborne, 12-year NFL veteran and Defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears, 1972 until 1984.

NFL – Dallas Cowboys, LA Rams, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles
WFL – Hawai’ians