Yo...this is the Philthy Animal. My earliest childhood memories revolved around watching the Blazers from the early 90s. I remember collecting the Franz basketball cards, memorizing box scores, performing at halftime, and screaming my little heart out whenever Terry Porter made a clutch shot. I just LOVED the Blazers.

As I grew older my friends introduced me to other local sports. I started buying season tickets to OSU football, despite being a USC fan growing up. I must admit that I joined the OSU bandwagon as Erickson was at the helm. This past year I won some tickets to attend my first Seahawk's game. I never have heard a crowd as loud as the fan's at Qwest Stadium. At that point I had to change my allegiance from the Chargers to the Seahawks.

For the 07/08 season, I decided to purchase a 1/2 season package halfway through the season as the Blazers were on their losing streak. Shortly after I purchased my tickets, "the streak" began. I have to admit I surely got my money worth this year. I am currently a member of the Blazers Fan Advisory Board and now am officially a first time season ticket holder for 08/09. RIP CITY IS BACK!!!!