After a failed attempt to create a 16 team super conference, PAC 10 Commissioner Larry Scott succeeded in adding two new teams to the conference, Colorado and Utah. They will begin conference play in 2011. Political forces in Texas staved off a possible move by Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Yankin’ our chain
Yep, another Diamond’s pic this week. The boys of Summer in Phoenix had a tough series against the Yankee’s recently which was no surprise as the bullpen struggled “a bit.” The part that sucked the most was feeling out-numbered on our home turf. By home turf, I mean the stadium and while riding the METRO […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Nash to Carry the Suns
It’s game time… The Suns and the Lakers square off this week in what could be one of the sweetest series wins in the teams history. Everyone knows that Nash is capable of carrying this team to a win. Right, Phil? Monday night is game one, I’ll be hangin’ out with Mr. Social at one […]
For Dixon Golf, Green is Good
Sometimes, we come across something we just think is cool… Dixon Golf moving to the Tempe Transportation Center is pretty cool. The analogies run deep with this move and I think many people will benefit from this addition to one of the greenest buildings around. Recently, I met with my new friend William Carey at […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week –Getting Ready For RailGating!
Saturday, they played the annual “Spring Game” at Sun Devil Stadium. While it is too early to get all of the answers to all of the questions about this year’s team, the atmosphere was fun and many people are pretty excited about the upcoming season. Watching the game and hearing some recent railgating talk have […]
Diamondbacks Rollin’ in to Chase Field
Opening day is just about here for the Arizona Diamondbacks and baseball fans will be rolling into the arena in big numbers. The success of the spring games brings renewed excitement to a club that had a somewhat forgettable year last season. I hope you have tickets for opening day, because this sold out game […]
Rail Life Throws A Curve Ball
In this world, you try to learn to roll with the punches. Last night, I got a punch / text from Chuck saying, “why does asu site say baseball game is at 630p? didn’t you say 1p?” Uh, yeah, I did… It’s good to see one of us paying attention to these minor details. For […]
Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2010 – Perfect Light Rail Fun
The 2010 Diamondbacks Fan Fest is this weekend at Chase Field. If you are a baseball fan and have never been to a D-backs Fan Fest, do yourself a favor, grab some baseball lovin’ friends, hop on the light rail and check out Fan Fest this Saturday! If it’s even close to being as fun […]
Light Rail Service changes for P.F. Chang’s Rock n Roll Marathon
For immediate release January 13, 2010 METRO service impact on Jan. 17 due to P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon PHOENIX — In accommodation of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 17, METRO light rail will not provide morning service to stations north of McDowell Rd. The following […]
2009 Tempe Block Party and Insight Bowl to rock the Rail Life
The annual Tempe Block Party and the 2009 Insight Fiesta Bowl are the next BIG things to hit Mill Avenue and will help 2009 go out with a bang. The 25th Annual Fiesta Bowl Block Party will start just a short time after the beginning of the Insight Bowl. New Year’s Eve begins on Mill […]