Well here it is, time for some NBC heads up action. The draw party was actually really fun. Red carpet, interviews, and most importantly, free drinks. The MC was Ali Nejad and he killed it. He’s got the gift.

 

I didn’t get to attend the draw party last year and although I would have preferred to repeat at the LAPC, the draw party was a nice consolation prize. People were in good spirits and even people who drew each other acted cool. When asked who he’d most like to play, Jamie Gold said he’d prefer to draw me but I guess the fates had other plans. Jamie drew a qualifier. I guess the epic rematch will have to wait. Don’t think I haven’t dreamed about once or twice.

 

The highlight for me was meeting Jerome Bettis. I don’t usually swoon for celebrities but I have to admit, I’m a big Bus fan. He embodies so much of what I believe in: hard work, a good attitude, discipline, having fun, and putting your head down when it’s time to get the job done. I only spoke to him for a couple of minutes but he really seemed like a stand up guy.

 

So I’m in the hearts bracket, which means I get to show up at the lovely hour of 10:15am tomorrow. It’s all good. I’m ready. I’ll be facing Freddy Deeb. It should be a good match. Freddy isn’t a nut job. He plays good poker and I respect him. Wish me luck,
Paul