Today is my younger brothers birthday, his name is Anthony Oden. He plays football for The University of Arkansas. His number is 78 and he plays on the offensive line, he turned 20 today. Ive seen a couple of his games on tv and i also went to the Arkansas vs Georgia game which was a high scoring game. I just wanted to drop a line for my little brother who is not the little he is 6'7 330 lbs, so just if anyone ask yes i use to win when we fought, but now i wont fight him to save my life. Also happy belated to my good friend Michael Conley Jr whos birthday was yesterday.

It took me a while to write this because im still hurt about what went down this past saturday. The Ohio State Buckeyes took on the USC Trojans and lost. It was a good game not like last year the Buckeyes was leading the whole game, but ended up losing it in the last 5 minutes of the fourth. The first half of the game i was on the sidelines with a couple of former basketball and football players. I had a great time seeing those hits close up. The second half i went up to the press box because i was getting cold and was tired of standing. Had a good time eating and talking to some of Gene Smiths old college teammates. As we was winning in the fourth half way through i decide i want to leave early so i can beat the crazy rush. On my way out all i heard way boos and people yelling so i happen to see a tv and watch the Trojans score and break my excited saturday night spirit. AT LEAST IT WAS A GOOD GAME.

Today is my friend Travis Smiths' birthday. He would be 22 years old today. He would be playing golf, going to school, living in Portland, calling his mom, dad, and sister 3xs today cussing them out. Thats what he did he had a scholarship to play golf at Ball State University that he had a really good freshman year. He was the best friend, son, and brother that anyone could have. I know he talked to his parents everyday or at least 5 days a week just to let them know that he loved them he would alot of times check in on them. He was a brother that always had his opinion and advice for you everytime you needed it even if you didnt want to hear it, its very few people that do that, he didnt care if it was someone you were in a relationship with or not he would let known what was on his mind (usually with cuss words). As a best friend he was always there for me if i needed to be cussed out or just get out and get food, he would make sure i was taken care of me before himself. He did so much stuff for me that i feel bad that i never had the chance to repay him. Travis was taking away from use in a car accident on 1/27/07. There are alot of hard days for his family and myself but i want to let them know that he will never be FORGOTTEN and that i love you all just like my family and that you have a son in me.