Wednesday Night Soccer

This was a game we let slip out of our paws. Sometimes a tie isn't a tie and that's how I feel after a 3-3 double overtime game vs. Cal Lutheran. Maybe in the big picture it serves as a wake up call for the post season. Right now it kind of hurts. But we can't lose sight of the fact that we haven't lost a game in 14 matches. During that stretch we've outscored our opponents 53 to 11. I had to use all my toes plus Talulah's and then some to count that high. Let's hope for another home game for our seniors. Go Bulldogs!

Let Sleeping Bulldogs Lie

Thought you might enjoy a peaceful moment in the Duke household. We're just resting up because later tonight, we're heading over to Farquhar Field to watch the Men's Soccer team take on Cal Lutheran. We should be there by the second half. It's Senior Night too so let's get out there and support our team.

Homecoming Football

After the parade we mingled around the Quad and slowly made our way over to Ted Runner Stadium. The Bulldogs were hitting on all cylinders, both offense and defense. By the time the game was over, we had a 48-0 victory that we hope propel us through the remainder of the season and perhaps farther. Jack was there, nosing his way under the seats. Buddy and Talulah bonded. And the cheerleaders and the dance troupe entertained the packed stadium. There was an unexpected showing of the water polo team that was probably appreciated by at least half the crowd. A King and Queen were crowned and I watched fireworks at halftime. What a busy and fun day. Now I think I'll sleep until Tuesday.

Homecoming Parade

I saw no fewer than five bulldogs on the Quad this afternoon, including Sierra and Jack and a big red bulldog in the parade. Throw in a few other breeds and it was a dog day afternoon with good eats and great company. Of course, I had to wear my top hat and Talulah wore her ribbon. There was one fenced in area of the Quad that I figured we would be placed in. It looked like a pen. Everyone inside looked happy. But we had to go get ready for the parade so we never made it. We got to ride in the back of a truck during the parade. The other floats and entries in the parade were quite colorful, loud, outrageous, and politically current. What a great time! I hope all the returning alumni and families had as much as fun as me.

Swim Meet Saturday Morning

After a couple of much needed dog baths, T and I headed over to Thompson Aquatic Center to watch the first Swim Invite of the year. It was also the first appearance of the new scoreboard courtesy of the Strand Family. This was the first event of a looong day for us. Next up will be the Homecoming parade in the quad. I wish we could have made it to the soccer game, but it was getting a bit too hot for us and you can see T was still tired from her masquerade ball appearance last night.

Friday Volleyball vs. La Verne

It was Spike Out Breast Cancer at Currier Gym tonight. I sent Talulah as my emissary because I needed my rest for tomorrows' festivities. There was a ton of pink in support of the cause. I saw pink on the coaches, refs, and fans. Talulah likes pink. I hope people bought up the t-shirts. As for the outcome of the match, our Lady Bulldogs fell in three games, but La Verne is a nationally ranked team. We played with heart. We're a good team and we're only getting better.

After the game, Talulah walked over to the Alumni House where they were setting up for the semi-formal masquerade ball. Talulah donned the cape and tried on a silver mask, but the revelry wasn't going to get started until long after she was asleep. Now I must go to sleep to. It's late and I have a full mascot schedule planned out.